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School Help for Grade 8

 
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Multiple Choice Answers? Use This Tip! Teach your child to use the answers to his advantage with this easy tip.
Reading for the World Record Learn everything parents need to know about the Scholastic Summer Challenge.
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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 Transition
Help your child navigate these typical middle-school challenges.
Must-Haves for Middle School
You've got the sharpened pencils and stylish sweaters. What else will your child need to survive?

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.
Mission: Organization
Transform your middle schooler from a backpack pack-rat to a planning pro.
How Much for an A+?
Get expert advice on whether or not kids should be rewarded for good grades.

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.
Great Gifts for Teachers
by Keren Perles
Teachers shared the presents that mean the most. Get ready to warm hearts for National Teacher Day (May 7) or the end of the school year.
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?
Moving Ahead in Math and Science
The middle-school years mean bigger leaps, and greater connections, in these two disciplines.
A New View of the World
In middle school, social studies goes global.

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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