Nancy Said:

How much would insurance be for a middle school summer hockey camp of 30 kids, 5 hours of ice?

We Answered:

I wonder if you can do it without needing your own insurance by making it a USA Hockey (or Hockey Canada) recognized camp, so all the kids have to be members of the organization (which has its own insurance).

I have no real clue, I was just throwing the idea out there.

Randy Said:

Such thing as Summer school in Middle school?

We Answered:

yes there is
at least in my school there is
my friends have been in it
NOT ME

Alberto Said:

how can an exxon mobil middle school summer camp help you in the future?

We Answered:

What exactly do they do at this camp? Go over the literature for the camp and see what it is that they do, and try to determine if any of those activities can give you some life skills that you can use in the future.

Tony Said:

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We Answered:

I can see why you are in summer school. Look at the way you type. If you can't pass MIDDLE SCHOOL you have got a problem. Good luck trying to get in college with that type of wording.
Better yet, fill out a resume for a job and see if they call you.

Joel Said:

Starting middle school summer school advice needed?

We Answered:

Okay, this is going to sound trite, but just be yourself. Don't be afraid of getting lost because all of those teachers you see are there to help you. Don't be afraid of the bigger students because they seldom pick on the younger ones.

This is a big adjustment, for sure. As a 6th grade teacher I can tell you that most 6th graders have trouble with organizational skills and handling conflicts in a mature manner.

Take your teachers' direction on how to organize yourself. Keep your planner filled out and talk to your parents. I know that sound like a crazy idea, but trust me, it works :o)

If you have trouble with another student(s) that you can't solve yourself, speak to an adult in private. You shouldn't shout your business across a classroom or crowded hall because that won't help anything. But let someone you trust know what is going on. This could be a favorite teacher, a guidance counselor, an administrator or your parents. All of these adults are there for YOU.

Listen to the authority figures in the school as well. If something they say upsets you, take a deep breath before responding. The best bet is to let it go until you can speak to that person privately. But before you complain, take an honest look at what led up to the situation.

Speaking of which, I would much prefer a student who admits their mistakes and owns up to their poor choices than one who pretends to be perfect. We all screw up, the most mature thing you can do is accept responsibility and take the consequences. Generally by taking responsibility, you lessen the consequences--but you shouldn't expect that. Take responsibility because it's the right thing to do.

And most importantly, be yourself. I know, I know, I said it twice. It's that important :o)

Good luck!