Helping Your Child Make the Most of Middle School

Starting middle school is a big step.  Your children will have opportunities to meet new people, develop new skills and interests and think about goals for the future.  They will also seek more independence.  

Middle school has a lot to offer, but is very different from elementary school.  Your children will have new classes, new rules, a busier schedule, and a locker.  They will also have more classmates, more teachers, more choices, and more homework.  

You can help your child be successful at middle school.  Encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast. Please note that breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. Sign up for Parent Portal to see what the assignments are and when they are due.  On Parent Portal you can check grades, schedules and school activities.  Set a regular time for homework.  Get ready for school the night before. 

You can also help your child enjoy their middle school years.  Encourage your child to get to know people by getting involved with teams, clubs or volunteer work.  Teach your child about peer pressure and practice ways to resist it.  Discuss safety issues with your son or daughter.  

Our focus for the month of September is goal setting, college and career readiness, as well as suicide prevention. Please be aware that on September 18, 2023, there will be a parent information session on suicide prevention. We will provide more details as we get closer to the date.

Sometimes middle school students experience stress or they have other problems.  Their problems cannot be solved if they are never discussed.  Encourage your child to talk things over with a trusted adult.  Randy Smith and Jamie Browning are the counselors at Canon City Middle School.  Encourage your children to talk with their counselor if there is a problem.  Parents, please feel free to contact the counselor yourself as well. Mr. Smith’s number is 719-276-5746 and Mrs. Browning’s number is 719-276-5749.

Counseling Focus of the Month

Our focus for the month of September is goal setting, college and career readiness, as well as suicide prevention. Please be aware that on September 18, 2023, there will be a parent information session on suicide prevention. We will provide more details as we get closer to the date.

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