Families and Students

Publications

From National Middle School Association:
• Healthy Teens: Facing the Challenges of Young Lives
• Making the Most of Middle School: A Field Guide for Parents and Others 
• Please Stop the Rollercoaster! How Parents of Teenagers Can Help Smooth Out the Ride

Websites 

It's My Life - PBS Kids - Through games, stories, polls, and other interactivity, this web site helps middle-school aged children explore the social, emotional, and physical issues that most affect them. Includes Spanish version of selected content and a special area for parents and educators.

MidLink Magazine - An award-winning on-line magazine for middle-grades students, by middle-grades student. Kids can log on and contribute to the magazine or respond to something in the magazine.

Think College Early - Designed for students, this web site invites them to find out about what it takes and what it means to go to college. The site also includes sections designed specifically for parents, teachers, and counselors.