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Re: Changing from High School (9th grade) to Middle School
Posted by Ashley on 6/25/08
Michael,
REALLY???? hahaha. I can't imagine thinking 8th graders are
better than 6th graders! wow!
I guess it depends on the school and the grade levels that are
in it. We only have 7th and 8th grade in our middle school.
I teach electives and have both grades in my classes. I love
7th graders because when they start, they are SO scared! They
don't usually start acting out until after Spring Break. Every
year without fail, I come so close to telling the 8th graders,
"Don't let the door hit ya on the way out!" It amazes me the
attitude that they will give you. Now granted, I think part of
it is that some of the 8th grade teachers aren't very strong
in the discipline dept, so when they come into my hall, they
think they can give me attitude and tell me how it's going to
be. They quickly learn that's not the case. On 6/25/08,
Michael wrote:
> Greetings Lisa,
>
> How goes it?
>
> As per your question on switching from 9th to 6th, one word
> comes to mind... RUN!!!
>
> Everyone I know seems to have the same opinion about 6th
> graders. I teach 8th and it scares me some times how much
> more mature my students are versus the 6th graders.
>
> I guess it depends on where you teach, but each time I am
> asked to cover a class of 6th graders I am amazed at how
> brazen they are at such a young age.
>
> Not trying to scare you, but I am glad that you are asking
> around and will be surprised to hear opposite views.
>
> (On a side note, I think 5th is the most popular year to
> teach. I have always wondered what happens over that long
> summer...)
>
> Hope this helps a little, Michael
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Changing from High School (9th grade) to Middle School , 6/25/08, by Lisa.
- Re: Changing from High School (9th grade) to Middle School , 6/25/08, by Michael.
- Re: Changing from High School (9th grade) to Middle School , 6/25/08, by Ashley.
- Re: Changing from High School (9th grade) to Middle School , 6/29/08, by Florida.
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