Westfield South Middle School Guidance Department

Moving from elementary school to middle school is an adjustment for students and parents alike. There are usually more teachers to know and a more complicated schedule to understand. Kids can be embarrassed about parent involvement, but these changes are not reason for parents to stop working with the school. It is just as important as ever for parents to stay involved.

• Meet your child's teachers and Guidance Counselor as soon as possible instead of waiting until problems arise - attend Open House,Parent-Teacher Conference Night or join P-TAC.
• Read about the school. At the beginning of the year,the school hands out the Student Handbook and your child's Team may send home a TEAM LETTER. Please ask for materials if you didn't receive them.
• Keep track of your child's progress at school. If his/her grades slip, contact your child's teachers for help. A midterm progress report goes home with students at the mid-point of every quarter. Please call teh school if you did not see one.
  Attend parent-teacher conferences or request a Team meeting if you feel your child is sllipping.