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School Help for Grade 8

School Help for Grade 8

 
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Is Your 8th Grader a Perfectionist? Learn 6 strategies to help calm your child down.
A Grade-by-Grade Guide to Common Core Learn the reading and writing skills every child will need to master within each grade.

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School Life

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Back to School: Start Smart!
Whether your child is a first-timer or an old hand, explore these articles and resources to make this the best back-to-school season ever.
Parent Guide to Bullying
Bullying is a main source of violence in school. Parents play a vital role in recognizing signs, supporting courage, and helping their child.
Making the Move From School to School
Get tips from parents (and kids) who've been there.
Kids' Biggest Middle School Fears
Help ease the transition to a new school by tuning into what worries your child most.

Homework Help

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Homework Help
Here's a handful of articles offering expert advice to make homework less of a hassle.
How To Beat Test Stress
by Marisa Cohen
It’s standardized-testing time — and anxiety in schools is running high. Help your child stay confident with our step-by-step advice.
Write a Winning Research Report
Keep big assignments from becoming overwhelming.
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Parent Primer: Geography
Get a refresher on geography topics and terms.

School Involvement

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School Involvement
Research shows when parents are active, schools improve. Show your child his school life is important by making it part of your life as well.
Improve Parent-Teacher Communications
Find out when you should reach out to your child’s teacher, how to get in touch, and make sure to build a productive relationship.
The PTA: More Than Bake Sales
Find answers to the most-asked questions about parent-teacher groups.
Success Tips From a Middle-School Principal
Get advice from a veteran educator on how to help your child succeed in middle school and beyond.

What to Expect by Grade

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Making the Move to Middle School
Common Core Standards for Reading & Writing: What Parents Need to Know
by Rachel Stack
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how will they affect your children?
New Year, New Grade
Review the essentials in order to help your child thrive this year.
Making the Transition
Help your child navigate these typical middle-school challenges.

Gifted & Special Needs

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Learning Disabilities in Middle School
Smooth the path to middle school for a child with learning challenges.

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