Middle school

Every since 7th grade I was in ABC. ABC is an advance class of orchestra where we play anything but classical music, hence the name. ABC was a class that started before school, and anyone who was in 7th or 8th grade could join. Usually our orchestra teacher was Mr. Hudson but the teacher for ABC was Mrs. Dykman. ABC music in middle school is meant to be harder and faster but at the time the music seemed easier and I was ready for a challenge. Mrs. Dykman told us our 8th grade year that if…

I love middle school, because it is so much more than I expected. All the teachers are extremely nice, and the subjects are outstanding. I was worried leaving elementary school, however, I have been pleasantly surprised by my experiences here at MTMS. I am extremely delighted to be in North Hall. I am sure that this year will continue to be amazing. I love all my teachers because all of them are truly talented. I love going to school because of the learning opportunities they provide in each…

School is like a six-hour walk on a rainy day, it’s not fun. But, when you’re surrounded by the right people it’s not so bad. Hidden Oaks Middle School, you start at seven and end at two. Five days a week, eight hours a day. My mornings usually start at six o’clock I wake up, brush my teeth, say good morning to my dad, eat breakfast, and get ready for school. When the clock strikes six forty-five I say bye to my dad and walk to my bus stop. On the bus I sit next to one of my friends…

of her door opening back up she came back into my room acting a little off. “Ever since you started middle school do you think the reading program has improved you?” she asked me now catching me off-guard. “Ever since I started this program in middle school I don’t really think its been doing much, I don’t think I belong in this group of people.” My mom then informed that is exactly what the school thinks as well do to my reading test grades and my overall academic grades. My mom looked very…

The first time I met Ally was in the lunchroom. Naive sixth graders don’t know where to sit; they just plop their bodies with the first people they see so that’s exactly what I did with her during the first week of middle school. Through the course of the three years in middle school, I’ve definitely had my ups and downs with her- numerous times we’ve fought and forgave, and although she left KIS last year, I still keep in touch with her over Skype and Snapchat. It’s been four years since my…

The venture was directed in the Achievement First Endeavor Middle School, a contract school in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Paula Scher and whatever remains of the Pentagram group (one of our 10 Most Innovative Design Firms), officially experienced with open spots because of undertakings like these library paintings, handled the ordinarily beige universe of lockers, tile, and block, and transformed it into something splendid and striking. The change is quite simple–no significant development was…

really did anything to stop bullies, honestly going to the consular showed them I was weak and they were able to get to my feelings, but a hop and a skip ahead to my eighth year after three years of non-stop bullying I found myself at Ridgeview Middle Schools formal (a.k.a Junior High Prom!!!) My thoughts on the formal was, I can’t stand dresses, other students make fun of me because I'm on the heavy side of the scale, but what was I supposed to do, I disliked the fact that dresses existed.…

My experience in J.P. Elder Middle School was very interesting. The first thing that made an impression on me was how the teacher talked to the students. His tone of voice was very strict and loud, but he was trying to be as helpful as he could. I feel as if he was trying to make sure they understood while making sure they kept their attention on him. But the result of the loud voice hurt my ears, and it almost made me want to zone out. I do not not know what the kids thought of the voice, and…

been in my large basement the whole day binge watching television shows and movies on Netflix. Kat and I made a drawer in one of my closets filled with junk food and sweets back in middle school. It was a living dream for a long time while I was in Middle school, but now that we’re in our Sophomore year in High School I would need to watch my diet more. Three days and 17 hours ago I had decided that I would restrict my food to lose weight. I had…

Shadow Study During the school day, teachers have to make quick decisions to adjust their lessons. The decision-making process is a special skill that teachers need in order to create a challenging and engaging lesson. At James Martin Middle School, first year teacher, Mr. Sweat, is great at making decisions on the spot regarding instruction, management, and assessment. For Mr. Sweat, classroom management is the most important aspect of the classroom and his decisions reflect this. On…