The middle School Transition can be a challenging transition in a child’s life, but with support, this transition can change from stressful to an EXCITING “rite of passage” for you and your child!
I assist students and teachers in the course selection process. Hungary Creek and Holman School Counselors will visit with 5th graders in January to discuss course selection. I work with students on making a smooth transition to middle school in classroom lessons, groups, and individual counseling. If you don’t know where your child is going to school next year, please go to: http://www.henricoschoolboundaries.com/
Below are some resources for parents & students to help with the middle school transition:
- Henrico County Middle School Options
- http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201104/adolescence-and-the-transition-middle-school
- Opening a combination lock!
- Middle School Scavenger Hunt
Middle School Websites:
Hungary Creek – http://hungarycreek.henricoschools.us/
Holman – http://holman.henricoschools.us/
International Baccalaureate Program:
Application process begins in September for the following year. Students entering the IB Program from Echo Lake are zoned to go to Moody Middle. This process will look at a little different this fall. Please have your child log into my Schoology page for more information. Applications have been posted and are due by November 6th. Click here to see a video about the resources available on schoology.
Video about Moody Middle School IB: Moody IBMYP
The IBMYP program considers the following when determining acceptance:
– MAPs (NWEA) recent test scores in math and reading (NOT IN 2020)
– Non-weighted GPA from 4th & 5th (Only 1st, 2nd & 3rd quarters of 4th grade in 2020)
– Two teacher recommendations from 4th & 5th (flexibility will be given in 2020)
– Writing Sample
*International Baccalaureate (IB)– If your child applied for the I.B. program at Moody Middle School they should STILL proceed as if they were going to Hungary Creek or Holman. Once a student finds out that he/she has been accepted (in February), then the necessary changes will be made, as there is a different procedure for I.B. scheduling/ course selections.