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Swimming Upstream
Middle School Poems

by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrated by Debbie Tilley
 

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSINGS


What are students from around the country 
saying about middle school?

 


NAME:   Jade
SCHOOL: lake zurich middle school north
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   lak ezurich
STATE:  IL

gahhh...homework!!!! it sort of seems like most of the teachers don't care how much you really know as long as you get the homework done. I think we should be able to pick which classes we want in middle school, because of reasons like ...what if history doesn't interest you?!


NAME:   Rachel
SCHOOL: wilson middle school
GRADE1: 7th
CITY:   Yakima             
STATE:  Washington

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROCKS
MY FAVORITE SUBJECT IS NOT
LUNCH IT IS MATH!!!
MY TEACHER INFLUENCES ME BY
ENCURENGING ME TO DO THINGS BETTER
MY TEACHER ROCKS
MY FRIENDS ARE AWESOME YOU HAVE TO GET
TO KNOW THEM SOON
MY LIFE HAS CHANGED SENCE I HAVE BEEN IN
MIDDLE SCHOOL I HAVE TONS OF FRIENDs THAT ALSO
INFLUENCE ME ALOT.
THE LEAST I LIKE ABOUT SCHOOL IS MY 3,4 PEORID TEACHER
SHE IS VERY RUDE AND HAS VERY LITTLE SELFESTIME.
SO HAVE TO GO I'M GOING TO THE MOVIES WITH MY BOY-FRIEND OKAY TALK MORE LATER BYE


NAME:   Aleesha
SCHOOL: Cross Middle School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   tucson
STATE:  az

It's Really Great! I have a lot of friends! Watch Out elementary kids and get ready for a big change! Time goes by fast!


NAME:   daven
SCHOOL: jessic clark m
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   lexington
STATE:  ky

my school has a lot of funny teachers and we have a cool place to go to school. we have a football field and a big field to do things.


NAME:   katie
SCHOOL: jessie clark
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   lexington
STATE:  ky

my comments about middle is I LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOL!
but some of the classes are hard.The classes that are
hard are health computer but reading is so easey
because all you have to do is read and do worksheets
about the story you just read the story were reading write now is the sign of the beaver the book is very boring
but the movie is realy COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!.THATS HOW I feel about middle school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


NAME:   Devin
SCHOOL: jessiclark midlle
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   Lexington
STATE:  ky

That middle school is ok and a little bit good because you don't have to stay in one classroom. You also get new elec tives every nine weeks like this nine weeks I have general music next nine weeks I hope I have life skills with Mrs. Farris. That the next nine weeks will be the last nine weeks of the school year that also the last nine weeks will be the most fun of  all the nine weeks because that's the last nine weeks. That also one more thing that I forgot to mension about the nine weeks that reading, band,choures,andorestra stay the same.


NAME:   Doredonna
SCHOOL: Rota junior high school
GRADE1: 8th
CITY:   Marians Island
STATE:  Rota

It's fun to da max


NAME:  
SCHOOL: Hyde Park
GRADE1: 6
CITY:  
STATE: 

Waaaaaaaayyy harder than you think. Plus trying to get to lunch first is even harder.


NAME:   Keyara
SCHOOL: Murray Middle School
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   Ridgecrest
STATE:  CA

It was not what i had exspected it to be like! on the first day in the sixth grade it was kind of scary because you don't want to belate to your next class. you had to mamerize your schedule and your teachers names. but your friends are there for you and you are there for them so thank god for friends .


NAME:   Judy
SCHOOL: Argyle Middle School
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   Silver Spring
STATE:  MD

I love middle school except that there was no recess. That sucks but my school has vending machines and I got the coolest teachers.My school is a technolgoy school. We have computers all over the place. In media center, reading classes, math class, science class and even at gym. You should go to this school if you like computers. Well, that's all for now. I'll write back soon.

P.S  My school rocks!!!!  We can bring our music and the teachers will play it unless it is nessary. Some music have bad or disguiseing words. Bye-bye!!!!


NAME:   carey
SCHOOL: george washiton middle
GRADE1: 8th
CITY:   hamilton
STATE:  oh

it is gggggggggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttt i lyk it alot


NAME:   Hannah
SCHOOL: West Lake middle school
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   Apex
STATE:  NC
B1:     Submit

COMMENTS:

Middle school was sooooooo much different then what i thought it would be. alittle advice for 6th graders DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!!!!


NAME:   Lizzie
SCHOOL: Karns Middle
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   Knoxville
STATE:  TN

I just moved here, and I thought it would be hard to get into a new school, especially middle school. But I learned that if you have one great friend, mine being Crystal, you can do anything. If you're like me and are a big tomboy-outcasty type, don't worry. Just be yourself and you'll go far. In terms of dating, well, most relationships I see last a good 3 days at most. Don't rush into it, because that will happen to you. Most of the guys in middle school are shy and dumb. There are exceptions,though. Find a guy that is smart, funny, and duh, hot. Not too many of them so get them while you can. I'm single because all the guys in 6B are stupid except for nerds. Know that if 3 or more people come up to you and say a guy likes you, then chances are they do. 1 person, not too reliable unless it's that guy. I've have 40 or so people say that one guy likes me. I think I'd say yes if he asked me out because he fits all the terms described earlier. Oh, the lockers rock. 8 classes d!
on't.


NAME:   Michael
SCHOOL: Joan Maueen middle school
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   Alpine
STATE:  ca
B1:     Submit

COMMENTS:

I thin k that middle school is a blast. (now that i have a new teacher things are going great!


NAME:  
SCHOOL: Richardson middle school
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   torrance
STATE:  CA

its a cool school for fun and games but when its time for class no play


NAME:   dayranis
SCHOOL: rockway middle school
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   miami
STATE:  florida

i love thet shool is great


NAME:   Kassie
SCHOOL: Lincoln Middle School
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   Lincoln
STATE:  RI

Lincoln Middle School is the best school ever!! i love coming hear because all of my friends are hear and i can be myself!!!!


NAME:   leeah
SCHOOL: indian lake
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   russells point
STATE:  OH

its ok but the teachers are striced in the high school u can eat chowe gun drink pop druing classes and if you have a bad record they sey its you befor they even see if its anyone else. and the teachers treat you differently but if you have friends that are just like you your scool years will be fun thats why mine are cuz of my friends if i didnt have friends i would not go to school most of my friend are in hight school though but theres alot in middle school to well i have to go its late and theres school in the morning


NAME:   lyndsy
SCHOOL: gernal smallwood middle school
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   laplata
STATE:  Md

What i have to say about middle school is not easy. Frist when i went into that school i was like this is not going to be a good year. I thought none of my friends went there. Untill i saw one of my friends that i went to craik with. i thought i would never past, or make any friends. But my guesses were wrong. You just have to wait untill you learn.


NAME:   Violet
SCHOOL: @二中
GRADE1: 11
CITY:   黄石
STATE:  中国CHINA

in china, middle school is a paradise, for you can enjoy the happiest time in you life in it. it's also a hell, for you have to do the homework that  can never be finished


NAME:   Angela
SCHOOL: washigton middle school
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   Springfield
STATE:  IL

I was very scared but in all it is pretty cool.You will get through it though.


NAME:  
SCHOOL: PCA
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   Canton
STATE:  MI

i love     middle skool ...... soooo much freedom!!!!!!!!!  


NAME: myles
SCHOOL:
GRADE1: 7th
CITY:   owensboro
STATE:  ky

It is very nice in middle school. people say that middle school is hard,but it's not. middle school is fun somtimes and some of the work is hard,but fun. so when you get there have the time of your life.


NAME:   Mitchell
SCHOOL: College View Middle School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Owensboro
STATE:  Ky

Nice, easy, relaxing, but some of the homework is hard.  Don't worry though.


NAME:   Meghan
SCHOOL: College View Middle School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Owensboro
STATE:  Ky

I think school will be better because we will be older and we will be in the 8th grade and will be the head of the school.


NAME:   hayley
SCHOOL: walker middle school
GRADE1: 7th
CITY:   salem
STATE:  or

well, my real opinion is it "stinks"....i mean i thought it would be cool to be able to walk in the halls but it want and i thought you would be able to meet alot of new cool friends and have alot of relationships without anybody pressuring you but i was totally wrong.i mean it was cool that i met some guys i liked and alot of cool friends..oh and you have to get up earlier.but my favorite thing about middle school is that it gives you a chance to meet new people and stuff but my least favorite thing is how everyone is like in groups and you can not be in a specific type of group without having some kind of specail quality!the thing that surprised me the most about middle school was that how many people that never went out with anyone last year goes out with people this year and starts to become popular!!the thing i learned the most aboutwas that peer pressure does exsist and it does not matter if you ahve a date or not it matters that you like the way you are inside of you!!
!oh and that you should always have good friends by your side just in case something bad happens and that you would need a shoulder to cry on. my favorite subject is p.e. because it works soo good with your body and mind and i like to stay in shape!! my favorite teacher influenced me to try my best at everything no matter how small or big...i love that about that teacher.you know i think it feels good to just talk and say what i feel out to everyone...well now you know how i feel but how i feel does not mean you have to feel the same way i mean you all might love middle school but im sorry...... i dont.and if you are just going into mid-high dont worry maybe it wont be as bad for you as it is for me..bye everyone thanks for letting me do this..!bye


NAME:   Jessica
SCHOOL: Harrison Middle
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   Grand Rapids
STATE:  MI

There is some nice looking guys, work is easy.  Better than grade school.


NAME:   Joe
SCHOOL: Eastmont HS
GRADE1: 11
CITY:   E.  Wenatchee
STATE:  WA

Its all left-brained. I'd like to see more right-brained learning such as art, dance, acting & singing. These are what make school FUN!  Less math, science and that.


NAME:   Kristen
SCHOOL: Shiloh MS
GRADE1: 7th
CITY:   Snellville
STATE:  GA

Middle School is really awesome if you have fun with it. Be optimistic, make friends, and get the best grades you can. Everyone belongs somewhere, so just find the clique that's right for you and resist the temptation of being rude or smart alecky. In 6th grade it's easy to make friends because that's what -everyone- is looking to do, but it really does get harder as you get older. Keep your reputation fairly good and you'll be fine. Ignore the older kids.. it's just a tradition to pick on the younger children, so don't take it personal. Other than that.. have fun and goodluck. ;)


NAME:   BRIANNA
SCHOOL: JENKINS
GRADE1: 4
CITY:   SPRING
STATE:  TX

I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD MAKE IT 2 WHERE THEY HAVE LOCKERS IN DUEITT


NAME:   Tawsha
SCHOOL: Torrington Middle School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Torrington
STATE:  WY

Middle school is really fun. Though there are lots of groups, and lots of popularity issues eventually you will learn who your real friends are and it will make a lot of stuff easier.


NAME:   Danielle
SCHOOL: Fitch Mddle School
GRADE1: 8 going 2 9
CITY:   Seaside
STATE:  CA

it was not as scary as 5th graders think i was scared at 1st but know i wish i didnt have to go to high school cause your friends always end up going to differnt schools and youll miss them of course.the 1st day of middle school i was scared of the big people and i learned there not mean at all there very friendly and helpful about where you need to go and how to stay out of trouble so DONT beleive all of those fonny rumers cause there all fake!!!!! but just remember 1 thing stay out of trouble and keep your thoughts to your self and learn 4rm nice people and those are the ones you should look up to not the mean kids that are disrespectful and mean to you like the first day they see you and dont even like you and call you losers those are the people that are going to fail in life thats my advice for middle schoolers and remember dont beleive the fonny rumors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


NAME:   Marina
SCHOOL: not telling
CITY:   dix hills
STATE:  ny

it's awesome and you have to walklines


NAME:  
SCHOOL: long middle
GRADE1: 6th
CITY:   st.louis
STATE:  mo
B1:     Submit

COMMENTS:

its the last week of school and next year i have 7th but middle school i not wot i thought it was going to be .its so much fun



NAME:  
SCHOOL:
GRADE1: 7
CITY:  
STATE:  MI

Middle school is not really as bad as it seems. After a while, you just get used to it. The whole locker, changing, dance, and hallway things, you just get used to them after a while. And does he like you? Well, if you're lucky, he just might. The fact is, middle school may be unpredictable, but it's defintiely not impossible to get through.


NAME:   Toni
SCHOOL: Knox Middle
GRADE1: 7th
CITY:   Salisbury
STATE:  NC

Middle school was very scary the first day!!!The teachers were really nice to everyody as they grew to kow their names.I loved it after i got used to it.I got lost sometimes but i always found a person to help me find where i was going.Middle school is really fun and I love it and I never wanna leave


NAME:    Demi
SCHOOL: Ellendale Elementary
GRADE1: 5
CITY:   Bartlett, Memphis
STATE:  TN


I don't know what it's like yet!


NAME:   Krissy
SCHOOL: Sill
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   Cuyahoga Falls
STATE:  Ohio

Middle school is one of the toughest things I ever went through, bu I know if I keep my head high... I'll make it through [You have a great attitude, Krissy! KOG]


NAME:   tera & Georgia
SCHOOL: northridge middle school
GRADE1: 5
CITY:   van buren
STATE:  ar

it's great


NAME:   taylor
SCHOOL: st.augustine
GRADE1: 5
CITY:   kendal park
STATE:  nj

I do not like all the homework in middleschool


NAME: KT
SCHOOL:
CITY:   St. Charles
STATE:  IL

I like shcool its fun and sports keep u active in school and u will make LOTS of friends I no i did so have a great middle school year","KT","Thompson","St.Charles","IL","


NAME:  
SCHOOL: Rogers
GRADE1: 7th
CITY:   San Jose
STATE:  CA

This is the best Middle School ever! We all get along! We have the absoulute best principle Dr. Stebens! GO ROGER RINOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


NAME: Darien
SCHOOL: south mountain middle school
CITY:   allentown
STATE:  PA

school is very fun for us kids these days because we have better technology, and kids learn better because of the activities they have and the way they teach us.I like my school I have fun where im at, I got lots of friends and lots of fun teachers.


NAME:   Joey
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   chattanooga
STATE:  TN

The thing I like LEAST about middle school is that we have no recess. Whithout recess how are we supposed to get our energy out of our system. The reason we get in trouble alot for moving around in our seats and stuff is because we have too much energy inside of us.


NAME:   Jarrod
SCHOOL: boyd buchannon
GRADE1:
CITY:   Chatanooga
STATE:  TN

middle school is great and you will make lots of friends. you will especialy will like P.E.


NAME:   alley
SCHOOL: boyd buchanan
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   chattnooga
STATE:  tn

you might think "i can't wait to get to middle school"
oh are you wrong
hours of homework
then its time for bed
you get to talk to your friend not for very long
but if you talk during class
you might just get in trouble
when you were in lower school you might have had a subject you quite liked very well
but when you get to middle school it isn't that swell
middle school has its ups and downs
but you dont have a choice
you hvae to go to get an education
in all it is is quite well
it makes your life turn out to be really swell


NAME:   Will
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN

The best thing about Middle School is the freedom you have compared to elementary. In Middle School you're on your own pretty much. You don't have a homeroom and you don't have someone telling you what to do all the time. However, you have to stay in lines and go everywhere your homeroom goes. That is why I like the freedom you have in Middle School.


NAME:   cha
SCHOOL:
GRADE1:
CITY:  
STATE: 

my favorite thing about middlew school is P.E. we get to play sports like basketball and things of that nature. on thuesdays and thursdays we go to the weight room.
 


NAME:   Heather
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN

My least favorite thing about middle school is all that homework!  It takes forever to do one subject.  I can't stand that!  If it weren't for the homework, middle school would be perfect.  My backpack weighs a ton!


NAME:   Brittany
SCHOOL: Boyd - Buchanan School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Chattanogoa
STATE:  TN

the thing i dont like about middle school is that there are different social groups. like the popular crowd and the nerd herd and all the ones in between.


NAME:  
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Chattanoga
STATE:  GA

I like school it is fun. There are lots of stuff to do and you make freinds too. We also talk and get an education.


NAME:   Samantha
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN

What i love most about middle school is that I get to play sports. I love soccer and basketball and I like watching my friends play. I think it is fun to get to be cheered on and cheer your friends on


NAME:   Sydnee
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN

What I like most about Middle School is being with your friends and having lots of fun with them. If you go to school and have no friends your might not like school that much. If you have no one to talk to other than teachers you will have a boring life. I look forward to going to school just to see my friends and at school you can make alot of friends. Because people come from place you have never been and got to school. And if you did not go to school you would have never met them. They might just turn out to be your friend. another thing I like is that at school you have people to talk to about problems without making a big thing about it. Because it just looks like you are normally talking. But if you talked to a parent they would make it something big. But somethings are good to talk to a adult about.


NAME:   Adam
SCHOOL: Saunders middle
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   woodbridge
STATE:  va

Middle school is so much better than elemanttry school. their is a lot of pressure for dating


NAME:   Elizabeth
SCHOOL: Blair oaks
GRADE1: 6th
CITY:   Jefferson city
STATE:  mo

its fun. theres alot of mean teachers though.you have more freedom!!! You get to hang out with you friends between classes.

 


NAME:   Mystic
SCHOOL: Royster Middle School
GRADE1: 7
CITY:   Chanute
STATE:  KS

I like Middle School but it can be hard. Dealing with the work and yet still finding time to hang with your friends. It gets even harder when you add a boyfriend/girlfriend to the mix. They expect things and so do your friends and teachers. Its great but can be frustraiting. Well lots of love and good wishes to you all, Mystic


NAME:   Shanyn
SCHOOL: South Pasadena Middle School
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   South Pasadena
STATE:  California

Middle School is really tuff but once you get used to all of the homework it's really easy. I have a bunch of friends so my life is much easier with them around.I think that the hardest thing is staying out of trouble. Everyone thinks that just beacause your in middle school you can start behaving like a juvinile. I know i did when I first started middle school. The truth is though that you can't do that. You should always act like you care about school even if you don't.


NAME:   connor
SCHOOL: River city midle school
GRADE1: 6th
CITY:   post falls
STATE:  Idaho

m.s. is tuff bu you got to do it. its a lot harder to make new friends but when you do you stick to them. one thing that is a lot difforent about middle school is the HOMEWORK! But there is some good stuff about middle school like dances, dating, electives, and haveing differint teaches! if you think elementry is hard wate tell you try m.s.


NAME:   joanna
SCHOOL: south west  middle


NAME:   Agnes
SCHOOL:  Vermillion Middle School
GRADE1: 6TH
CITY:   Vermillion
STATE:  SD

middle school is fun and awsome!


SCHOOL: Woodridge middle
GRADE1: 7th
CITY:   Cuyahoga Falla
STATE:  OH

OK im in 7th grade in i have to say, its kinda fun but u have way more work then you do in 6th grade, so all you little 6th graders wishing that u were in 7th grade !DONT! sixth grade is much easier and 7th grade is a wake up call!, 6th grade was also a nightmire for me becasue there were so many problems with freinds but we got over it, so all i can say it dont waste this year you will want those times back when all you did was play with blocks and sleep all day back real soon.
-keepin it real
-Sarah


NAME:   Terra
SCHOOL: Lincoln Middle
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   Eugene
STATE:  OR

Well you can say a lot about middle school. Personally the things that I like about middle school is that you will always be making new friends, but at the same time you may be losing old ones too. Some of our teachers are so stricked but some will let you just sit there and talk and write notes if you want too. The stuff that sucks about M.S is that you ALWAYS have homework even on the weekends. But really when I was a 6th grader I loved it I thought that i was awesome because i was in middle school. Now i just want to leave and go to high school. When your in middle school you should always just take the time and half fun you will never get those years back, you middle school years really determine who you will be in high school, think about what you want to be known as.


NAME:  
SCHOOL: fultondale high
GRADE1: 9th
CITY:   fultondale
STATE:  al

it is really fun but a little scary to hope you have a wonderful time


NAME:   Diana
SCHOOL: WIS
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   DINUBA
STATE:  CA

WELL IT NOT EASY AT ALL TO ME IT IS OK. I'M GIONG TO WASHINGTION D.C. WITH MY SCHOOL SUMMUR OF 2005.I AM IN A LOT OF THINGS, LIKE MIX CHOIR,ASB, HONOR CHOIR, BEFOR SCHOOL CHOIR,AND YEAR BOOK STAFF.I DO KEEP MY GRADES UP AND YOU SHOULD TO.  :)


NAME:   Jinnie
SCHOOL: George Washington Middle School
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   Ridgewood
STATE:  NJ

Well, I'm a kinda girl who has Millions of friends- not the most popular, but with many friends. Middle school is pretty good- except for some girls who are the really rich, popular, and mean. But I havent seen any bullying, or any harrasments. There are really insulting boys, but.. Oh well. Life's though!


NAME:   misty
SCHOOL: penicate
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   perris
STATE:  ca

I love middle school!I miss how easy elementary was but with new changes  comes new challenges.new school new faces new friends new adventiours.even if i had the chance 2 go back i wouldnt!!!


NAME:  
SCHOOL: Sparks Middle School
GRADE: 6th
CITY:   Sparks
STATE:  NV

I LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOL!!! I almost garrentee (sp?) you that you wont still hang out with your old friends. There are so many AWESOME and scary things about middle school. (BUT MOSTLY AWESOME)School Dances,HOT GUYS:),New people,More Independence,Lockers, Dressing out(P.E)(ugg),gangs,clicks,dating,puberty,fashion,grades,
peer presure,FRIENDS AND LOTS OF FUN! I even got my 1st BF,Remember: THESE ARE THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE (literaly)(SP?). DONT WASTE THEM BY HATING LIFE. I found that out. I read other middle school musings and did'nt belive them. BUT I WAS WRONG.Middle School ROCKS! I actually want to go to school the next day. (mainly 'cause my friends and BF)But still middle school is da BOMB! Dont worry about it! Look forward to it! :)


NAME:   cece
SCHOOL: eagles  landing
GRADE1: 6th
CITY:   hampton
STATE:  ga

you are going to have a lot more homework and then you will say elem was a lot easier and you wish you could go back but when u go 7th it will be easer


NAME:   Shawana
SCHOOL: mays middle
GRADE1: 6
CITY:   miami
STATE:  FL

My commets about middle school is that if you try you reach
your goal and you will get out of high school and maybe goin
on to college maybe you would want to be a doctor


NAME:   MARK BURGESS
SCHOOL: COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   MANCHESTER
STATE:  UK

I LIKE IT VERY MUCH NAME:  


Kristen
SCHOOL: Caloosa Middle
GRADE1: 8th
CITY:   Cape Coral
STATE:  Fl

Middle school is sooooo much fun but life might change when you first enter the 7th grade mine did but you might get lucky and it wont hopefully it wont. I love middle school friends do everything with you and since your older you can do more without your parents being around.


NAME:   Melissa
SCHOOL: Gateway Middle
GRADE1: 6th
CITY:  
STATE:  M.o

Middle school is okay but you always have to watch what your doing.its always like someone is there.like in the bathroom.theres always gossiping girls.good thing gossip doesnt run my shool because id go balistic.my school has everything.lockers,a courtyard,pond,friends&boys.its a big school that nobody knows everybody.


NAME:   Lizzie
SCHOOL: Burley Jr. High
GRADE1: 07
CITY:   Declo
STATE:  Id

I like middle school theres way hotter guys and you get to do a lot more things but you also have to worry about your reputation theres alot of mean people out there! good luck in Jr. High!


NAME:   stormi
SCHOOL: lexington
GRADE1: 8
CITY:   maywood
STATE:  iL

middle school is not very much diffrent from elemntary.It's just that the math gets harder as u go 2 anoother grade.But it is alot of fun and i have more friends then i did the past.Another thinh diffrent is that there are more responsibilities u have 2 take care of and u get more homework.But other than that middle school is fun!


NAME:   Mark
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Horace Mannh
CITY:   Denver
STATE:  CO
Date:   09/08/2004

It is cool


NAME:   tayler
GRADE: 
SCHOOL:
CITY:   newmarket
STATE:  ontario
Date:   09/11/2004

It is very hard and confussing.You are always pressured to be liked by other students.

This web site is really cool,poems are really good!


NAME:   Mark
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Horace Mannh
CITY:   Denver
STATE:  CO
Date:   09/08/2004

It is cool


NAME:  
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: KM Middle School
CITY:   Clevland
STATE:  ohio
Date:   09/05/2004

Middle school is really fun. I do like the fact that you have a lot more freedom and independance, but i also hate that kids are so mean to other kids. In middle school there are lots of "clicks" that all the diffent "groups" have, but you should always be positive about it...i'm so glad that this is my last year of middle school, and then i'm at the high school...i'm so ready, and tired of middle school...i hate all the mean kids, and  junk like that...I hate middle school because i want to be friends with everyone, but in middle school, it doesnt work that way. And if you're coming into middle school with a negative energy then you'll never survive becuase you gotta be tough, becuase i guarentee at least one kid will be mean to you, and if you dont learn how to deal with it in a good way, then you'll end up with not a lot of friends..this is middle school and its defenately not like elementary school, smaller lockers, locks on the lockers, so many things are different and !
i hope that if you're coming into middle school, you do a good job, and dont slack off, dont be ajerk and make fun of people cuz some kids think its cool, but its not, cuz someone gets hurt and you woulndt like it...have fun if you're goin into Middle school and good luck! dont worry its fun too, just mean kids....if you're nice and not fake you should have a great time at school! love yall


NAME:   Ricki
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Southeast
CITY:   columbia
STATE: 
Date:   07/21/2004

I haven't gotten there yrt but i know of the challanges i will face.
 


NAME:   Melanie
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Andrew Jackson Language Academy
CITY:   Chicago
STATE:  IL
Date:   06/13/2004

Middle School is very different from elementary school. I see that now after reading your book. In just 2 years I will be in that strange and crazy world too


NAME:   Brandi
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Barrow
CITY:   Brazoria
STATE:  Tx.
Date:   06/16/2004

I'm going to 6th grade but ourschool is still elementary.My school i k-6 and 5-g graders switch classes anyway the only thing thats not like real middle school is lockers  we don't have lockers till 7th when we really go to middle school!I was really scared at the begginning of this yr. when I found out its almost like middle school!And Im still kinda scared about next year and especially 7th Im afraid Ill be late for class.even though I'm real smart and organized!all my teachers always like me and i hate i.i get called names!


NAME:   John
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: New Kent Middle School
CITY:   New Kent
STATE:  Va
Date:   06/03/2004

It's somewhat hard.but awsomeeeeeeeeeeeee


NAME:   Rachel
GRADE: 
SCHOOL:
CITY:  
STATE:  FL
Date:   06/03/2004

Hey! I just want to tell anyone going into middle school--DON'T WORRY!! ;-) It's not a scary place at all, and it's almost exactly like elemenatary school.  I already knew a lot of kids (because many were coming from my elementary school), but I also met some great and new ones!  Even though it may seem hard to make friends, it's pretty easy when you have a lot of classes.  There might be some changes in middle school, but most of them are for the better and you will get used to them-and sooner than you think.  Don't worry, you'll have a blast.  Just remember your time at middle school is what you make of it..so make it count! Enjoy every moment.  I'm going into high school next year..(oh no!)..now that's something to worry about! haha, just kidding! ByeBye everyone!  


NAME:   Michael
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: St. laurence School
CITY:   upper darby
STATE:  pa
Date:   05/29/2004

What i think about middle school? I think Middle is way better than elementery school becuase you have more opitunities to do things and you have more fun in class than elementery school. Plus you get your own locker its way better than a desk where you have to put in your all your books and get stuff stolen.Plus the desk in middle skool is way way better becuase it is comforitable to sleep in.


NAME:   Isabelle
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Jefferson Jr. High
CITY:   woodridge
STATE:  IL
Date:   05/18/2004

I thought that middle school was going to be harder to understand and that I wouldn't know where to go. Once I got there it was really easy to get. I really like changing classes but I don't like how little time they give you to do so. What surprised me the most was that it was just easy to find my classes and get there on time. I made a lot of new friends and I don't really talk to my elementary friends anymore. I really enjoy Science, French, math, and lit. I don't like gym.


NAME:   Kaitlin
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Eastchester Middle School
CITY:   Eastchester
STATE:  NY

The homework is annoying. Gym and Recess is the best. My ELA teacher is so mean to me. I get good grades. it is easy. Social is the best. so is math!


NAME:   Ö  AuStIn Ö
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Traughber
CITY:   Oswego
STATE:  il

Middle School is FUN ! bUT i AM dissopointed that I have to leave next year fo High School! Tear Year fo me!!! I'll miss dis place!! Fo all da 6th graders gonnin into middle school Junior high rocks!!!!!!! WELL got to go HOLLAZ
                                                  aUsTiN


NAME:   Kyle
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Mill  Creek
CITY:   Mill creek
STATE:  Wa

In our class there is already lots of gossip and stuff. All my friends swear and I have to ask them not to. There is already boyfriends and girlfriends and people are playing spin-the-bottle  behind the toy shed. It is sickening and scary, and I hate to know what middle school will be like in that aspect. But, it will be fun to meet new people and the school events, like dances, AND I GET TO HAVE BAND IN SCHOOL!!!yay. So , I'll just have to wait and see. Peace out
~*~* Kyle (I'm not a boy)


NAME:  
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Treca Digital Academy
CITY:   Canton
STATE:  Ohio


NAME:   Brian
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Charlotte Middle School
CITY:   Charlotte
STATE:  TN

It is freeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaakkkkkkkkkkkiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnn aaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwssssoooommmmmeeee!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


NAME:   Marie
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Jenkins
CITY:   Colorado Springs
STATE:  Co

Middle School,
how fun
How not,
tardy slips
bad grades
no lates
lost your way
no way back
mean people
don't understand
what the teachers say
due tomorrow
a project
I haven't started  yet


NAME:   Amy (pseudonym)
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: AMS
CITY:   Andover
STATE:  KS

Middle school is cool. I had great experiences there that I will remember for the rest of my life. I learned that it's not smart to give up because success might be peeking around the corner.


NAME:   kay
GRADE: 
SCHOOL:
CITY:  
STATE:  ut

When I first started middle school I thought it just going to be a better more improved 6th grade but I was way wrong! There are no recesses, only a half hour lunch time and the people you thought were friends turn against each other. some moments it feels like your holding the world on your shoulders and others you just feel like your floating through the day, middle school is just... unpredictible. Sometimes you just wish people could just be friends again and not hate each other any more. Thats the thing that surprised me, you didnt know who your friends were anymore you feel like your competely lost and alone, but middle school isnt all bad You have lockers and more lunch choices and you have Eight classes instead of one long boring one and its just COOL! I guess middle school has its ups and its downs but either way if you try hard it will be alot easier than i'm making it sound.:)


NAME:   Brittany
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Logan Fontenelle
CITY:   Bellevue
STATE:  NE

middle school is fun... its cool that u dont have to stay with the same teacher everyday and u have the right to pick your classes. something that u couldnt do in elementary.


NAME:   Amanda
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: SBMS
CITY:   Right..
STATE:  NC

Hey now.. middle skoo, isnt all that bad. I like it. The only thing I dont like is the fact that everyone is like "u have 2 dress a certain way 2 b kool!" or "u have 2 wear make up 2 b beautiful!" right.. Everything else is kool. I like changing classes. It sets up a new environment. and the locker thing.. I have no lock. lol. I just "lost it" wink wink. My friends are here and I got to make new friends from other elementary skools. Well I hope everyone else has a good time in middle skool. I think its great.


NAME:   jennifer
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: east detroit high school
CITY:   eastpoint
STATE:  mi

when I was in Middle school I fealt scard and alown,no one wanded to talk to me so I set out to find a friendand I did and she is still my friend to day.what everyou do don't give up on your dreams and don't let any one get in the way.


NAME:   Nonnie (anonymous)
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: SSMS
CITY:  
STATE:  MI

Middle school was like a big change from elementry.
The teachers, and like the schedule, opportunitys etc.
I was like totally freaked but like the snake in like the seventh grade sci classrrom like was so scarrrrrrrryy!  So, i was scared and nervous but the teachers like rock and the subjects are interesting I LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOl (kinda :D )    ~Nonnie



NAME:   Chelsi
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Bower Elamentry
CITY:   Warrenville
STATE:  IL
Date:   03/09/2004

COMMENTS:

I'm kind of scared.I don'twant to go.


NAME:   Julia
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Bower Elementary
CITY:   Warrenville
STATE:  IL
Date:   03/09/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle School to me will be pretty scary and a lot different than Elemantary School.  Also it will be weird to change classes. What if I get lost or forget where my next class is?? Again, I'm afraid that I might leave my homework at home or have it in my backpack and forget to turn it in!


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NAME:   Lauren
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Bower Elmamentery
CITY:   Warrenville
STATE:  IL
Date:   03/09/2004

COMMENTS:

OMG!!! I am so terrified to go to middle school!!! It is totally different than Elmementry. I am sso afraid I won't
remember my locker combo or where my classes are. I wish I could find out in advice for middle school.


NAME:   Annie
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Bower
CITY:   Warrenville
STATE:  IL
Date:   03/09/2004

COMMENTS:

To me Middle School seems pretty scary and  a lot different. Also there will be a lot more people.  But what i dont like the most is that we will be going from class to class. I mean what if i get lost??? 


NAME:   Josh
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchannan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

i feel like middle school is the hardest thing i have ever done.  the subjects are hard and we dont get that much lunch time


NAME:   Alex
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

middle school has a lot more homework.
BUT THEY HAVE GREAT FOOOOODDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NAME:   Amir
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchannan
CITY:   CHATTANOOGA
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

IT is better than elementary and it is more free and it is cool with your friends too


NAME:   Wes
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

I like middle school more than elemantary school because you have more freedom. You make more decisons for your self. You do not have anyone telling you what to do. You have more responsibility but it is worth it.


NAME:   Tanner
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd- Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

The thing I like most about middle school is that i have freedom. In elementary I didn't have any freedom. I also like how we have different classrooms. I like mostly the time between classes when I get to socialize with my friends.

 


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NAME:   Kate
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

I think that middle school is like anything else. It is not that different in size, shape, or books.  But in middle school lots of the students change schools to try different things.  We all need changes in our lives and I think that you can do that in middle school.


NAME:   Tanner
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd- Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

The subject i most enjoy is P.E. I love atheletics so that is why I love P.E. I also like it because it is a time you can socialize. You also get a break from class that has written work. It is proven when you take a brain break which means getting away from thinking about one thing you will do better on your work.
 


NAME:   Haley
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchannan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

What I thought middle school would be like? I thought middle school would be hard because of all the classes and the lockers. I was afraid that I would forget where my classes where and get in trouble for being late. When I got there it was a breeze.


NAME:   logan
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/27/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle School is a big thing.  It gets you ready for high school which gets you ready for college.  Many people hate school and all the homework that goes with it, me being one of them.  I have come to realise though that school can be so boring and yet so fun at the same time.  Think about it,you wouldn't have the things you have the friends you love or even the life you have without school.  You would be a very different person than you think you are.


NAME:   Emily/Elderly
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/25/2004

COMMENTS:

I like Middle School!
 


NAME:   Grace Malfoy
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Pacific Pines
CITY:   Gold Coast
STATE:  QLD
Date:   02/25/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle School is Brillant! The teachers teach you new things everyday and it's superb! I mean it's totally superb.
I love it.

 


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NAME:   javis
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

its cool


NAME:   Kristen
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle School is a time to figure out who your true friends are. It also prepares you for things that you will deall with in your future  such as: drugs, abuse by words, alchohol, mean people, and for life. It is tough, but you will get through it.


NAME:   David
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle School is better than Elementary School because you can now participate in sports teams for your school.  You used to not be able to participate on these teams.  You have to try out for some teams, but there are some that everyone who tries-out for it makes it.  This is what I really like about middle school.


NAME:   shanahnah
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

My favorite subject is history. The reason i love history is because I like learning about facts and presidents and different wars


NAME:   Sarah
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

I thought that Middle School would be different than elementary school. I was pretty scared on my first day. Now, I know that middle school is just the same as elementary school. The only thing that is different is that you are older.


NAME:   Jarrod
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Bucanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN.
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

i love middle school, don't get me wrong, but it can get boring. you go to classes that you will never use when you grow up. so just think about it, if you think middle school is all about parties think again.

 


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NAME:   leroy
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: bbs
CITY:   chattanooga
STATE:  tn
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

i like having different classes.la la la la la la la la la la la la la . im cool.


NAME:   SARAH
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: BOYD BUCHANAN
CITY:   CHATTANOOGA
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

I like History was my favorite suject, because you get to learn about what happened before you were born. What all went on in the world with politics and government, how people lived and got by. History is a cool subject you get to learn so much. You get to learn anout lives of people before you and presidents and tribes, and all the different groups of people. History is a fun suject to learn about.


NAME:   amy
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: BOYD BUCHANAN SCHOOL
CITY:   CHATTANOOGA
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

in middle school i learned that your friends will change everyday. it seems like every day that one of your good friends gossips about you. i have learned in middle school i have learned to lets some things pass and not to let them bother you as much and to keep your true friends close!


NAME:   Henrietta
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

I'm a very energetic and wild person.  Middle School has helped me see this.  In Middle School I found out who my friends are and who's not.  My friends like to do the same things I do; they are wild and they are energetic.  I have a very busy life, I sing and play soccer many times a week, spend time with my friends and family, I love it.


NAME:   Matthew
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

     I thought middle school was going to be very hard and much more stricter.  But when I got there it wasn't that bad.  You shouldn't be scared of middle school or not having recess, because it wasn' that hard.  My friends and I thought it would be awful, because they didn't have recess, and we thought it would be terrible, but I love middle school now and don't won't to leave  


NAME:   Walter
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: BBS
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

I think middle school is harder than you would think it would be.  We have a lot of hard work and a lot of homework at least at my school we do.  It's not exactally a piece of cake! if you know what I mean.

 


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NAME:   Theodretta
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

When you spend time with your friends your life is great! Most days i get to spend with my friends. They are in all my classes. Being with my friends everyday makes me the happiest girl in the world! They are so nice to me! They help me with my classwork and they help me understand things that I normally wouldn't understand. They make me feel like I'm worth something, even when I feel alone. I love middle school!


NAME:   Miranda
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

         In middle school, I learned that everyone has needs, not just me. Responsibiltiy is the key to middle school. If I forgot to do my homeowrk, I couldn't whine about it. I would just have to accept the fact and continue on. Friends change, you make new ones and keep the old ones.


NAME:   Margeret Elizabeth
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

Life is so exciting when something new happens; that is what middle school is to me.  Everday I find something new to love about Middle School.  The closness of my friends helps me feel warm in the cold, sterile hallways.  Maybe its not middle school so much as it is my friends who make everyday so exciting!  


NAME:   Henrieta
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Boyd-Buchanan School
CITY:   Chattanooga
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle school is great it's fun to try to impress guys and have a blast with my friends. I love it!!  My mom and I are closer and I love her alot. I can't wait till HIGH SCHOOL!!


NAME:   jordyn
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: boyd buchanan school
CITY:   hixson
STATE:  TN
Date:   02/20/2004

COMMENTS:

   I love being with my friends at my school,but I would rather be riding my four wheeler, or shopping, or hiking , or breaking my own arm or, falling of a cliff , or shaving my head , or giving a 300 pound guy a massage, or dating a guy who wears pik velvot bellbottoms.I am just kiddin, no I'm not yes ,no, definatly not kiddin.


NAME:   Megan
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: NLCMS
CITY:   New London
STATE:  NC
Date:   02/17/2004

COMMENTS:

I think the middle school is a great place to learn and have fun at the same time. I have gym everyday which I love because I am an athletic person and love to play basketball. I had the best coach in the world and she is also my teacher. I like the middle school environment because you can bend the rules a liitle. We get away with more than we did when we were in elementary school. So I'm representing NLCMS linin it up. :)

 


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NAME:   Sandra
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: London Middle School
CITY:   London
STATE:  Ohio
Date:   02/15/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle School is a big thing once you think of it. But if it wasn't for my friends I don't know how I will surive in school if it wasn't for them. But you are right middle is a big change for everybody.Middle School can have a lots of comments of ourther people of how they dress and hoe they look. But it's middle school so I gusee we have to stick with it.Then there the cheerleader's the stuck up brats that always belive that there the miss perfect just because there a middle school cheerleader.Thats what I hate about middle school. 


NAME:   caro
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: salvador garcia
CITY:   rio bravo
STATE:  tx
Date:   02/05/2004

COMMENTS:

I really love middle school. I don't want to go to high school. My friends and me are going to different high schools because ever one of us wants to study something different. I would like for the time to stop, so I can stay in middle school. I want to go back and do the things I didin't did when I had the opportunity.I'll never forget middle school.2/5/04
 



NAME:   Tasha
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Tripp MIddle
CITY:   Greene
STATE:  ME
Date:   02/03/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle school it the best!!! I luv it, you r so much more free! It is scary at first but dont worry, IT GETS SOO MUCH BETTER! The onlt thing i hate it GETTING UP EARLY, I think we should switch starting times into later in the day! I am in english class right now, writing this :-), We r working on persuasive pieces and im doin mine on middle and highschools starting later!!! But middle school is awesome, you have much more control, freedom, and ALOT more friends!! I luv it.... I hear highschool is even better tho and i can wait!!! The date is *2-2-4* next year is highschool:-)) So yea thats about it i guess L8ta <3 Tash
 


NAME:   Taylor
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Bonifay Middle School
CITY:   Bonifay
STATE:  FL
Date:   01/27/2004

COMMENTS:

Middle school is awsome but... all good things must come to an end. Its cool cuz we get to do a lot of stuff that we xouldn'tdo in elementary school like talk at lunch, walk around instead of a strait line and more. The bad part is more work less play, teachers that are too mean, and boys that are just down right rude if you say something tupid around them. But as long as people have their friends to be there for them i think everyone will do fine cuz well..I have so far.


NAME:   lauren
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: meadowlawn middle school
CITY:   st. petersburg
STATE:  FL.

i was shocked and shy at first but now i just sit back and relax and try to skoot on by but i still hit a few hick-ups along the way.......like once every 6 weeks when report cards come out!

 


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NAME:   N
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: LCMS
CITY:  
STATE: 
Date:   01/25/2004

COMMENTS:

I loved middle school! 

Every morning I would awake, very excited about going to school.  I sometimes broke the rules by arriving a little earlier then what was allowed.  It was ok.  I did not get in trouble.

And, very often, I would stay late; talking with teachers or other middle school students waiting around for their parents to pick them up. 

I had a lot of different memorable experiences.  I saw kids, cry, get in trouble, laugh, get excited and fall in and out of "love."  Teachers were fun, too.  I liked doing pulling practical jokes on some of my teachers.  I guess it was ok, because after they saw who did it, they really did not get very mad.  

I liked those special days, like Medieval Market,  holidays, or special event days where you could dress up!  One time, during Halloween, I actually dressed up to look like the school secretary!  Boy, was she surprised to see me walk into the office!

It was a very sad time for me when it was time to leave.  Like all other middle school students who start to feel anxious about leaving and entering a different world with different challenges, I had the same anxious feelings. 

As I look back on my time in middle school, I do not regret one moment of the 19 years that I was there.  You see, I was the principal.

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Dear "N": 
What fun to read about middle school from the perspective of a principal. Thank you for sharing your memories!   
                                                                                      KOG 
 


NAME:  
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: A,R.M.S
CITY:   rochester
STATE:  N.Y

I think middle school is the strart of any childs life. In middle school you ask many guestions you would not normally ask. So my opinion on middle school, is if you don't go you will not be able to ask the questions you are curious about!!!!!!!


NAME:   Anne
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Linclon
CITY:  
STATE: 

Middle school is so awsome. Last year I had so many freinds this year I dont have as many. But advice for people who are starting middle school it's awsome mostly if you get the good teachers then your life is not as hectic!


NAME:   emily
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: romsey senior
CITY:  
STATE: 
Date:   12/17/2003

COMMENTS:

Gr8
good
fantatic
open-minded
freely spoken
emotional
emotional langauge


NAME:   p
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: chapel house middle school
CITY:  
STATE: 

grrrreat

 


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NAME:   Meg
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: St. John Eudes
CITY:   Chatsworth
STATE:  Ca

I thought middle school was going to be a lot more work. My teachers are great . I HATE WITH A PASSION SCIENCE oo i can not take it. The amount of homework i get is reasonable i like it and i dont have to spend so much time. I learned that i get distracted very easily. your friends arent all that you expect them to be. LIfe is like waves. it has its highs and lows. My favorite subject is English, my english Teacher Mrs. Theis has taught me so much and its only been about 1 month of school. She just got teacher of the year by the way. Thank you so much.

P.S. I have met Mrs. Gorege and she is the funniest most exiting person ever!


NAME:   Matthew
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Saint John Eudes
CITY:   Canoga Park
STATE:  C.A

My comments about middle school are pretty cool.
iI had many great surprizes.
By the way thanks for signing my book.
I love your poem book Swimming Up Stream.
Talk to you later.


NAME:   shayna
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: lakeview middle
CITY:   rossville/ ft. oglethorpe
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GRADE: 
SCHOOL: manual
CITY:  
STATE:  in

middle school was so fun for me! i had a blast, met a lot of people, had crushes boyfriends. middle school was nothing i expected. it was easy but then again hard becuz the teachers wanted to give you a challenge but also make it easy so you can understand it. for all you people in middle school, if you think its tough and you want to quit, hang in there, you will regret it if you dont!
 



middle school has been a very good experience for me, but i am ready to get into the 'real' world and go to HIGHSCHOOL! i will miss all of my teachers a lot... but hey! there is always job shadowing!



NAME:   ~*BaILeY*~
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Bob Courtway Middle School
CITY:   Conway
STATE:  Ark

Middle school is sooooo aw*sum man!!It's really fun goin to ur schoool because ur friendz r there and ur boyfriend and u just have fun!!Even though seventh grade is hard 4 me,it's still a lot of fun!!I mean like my teachers ar cool...they can be real mean,but who cares.Middle school is the bomb!!!!;)


NAME:   Nicole
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: KARNS MIDDLE
CITY:   Knoxville
STATE:  TN

I thought that middle school would be really hard and that i would have a lot of home work and that 7th and 8th graders would pick on me.  it is not really that hard u just have to be really responsible. if u pay attention in class and use your spare time to do ur homework then u really won't have that much.  older kids won't pick on you b cuz they r in a diffrent part of the building than u r. the best thing about middle school to me is that u get to switch classes. the thing that is bad about middle school is that u do not get to choose ur schedule like u do in high school. i know that u get to choose u schedule in high school bcuz my brother is a sophmore.(10th grade)my favorite subject is social studies b cuz my ss teacher is one of my favorite teachers and i am ointrested in learning about the past. the teacher that influenced me the most is my reading teacher. the reason is bcuz last year in the fifth grade i finishde only3 books the whole year. this year i have alread!
y finished 5 or 6 books.

 


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GRADE: 
SCHOOL: hillsdale middle
CITY:   El cajon
STATE: 

its so cool and you think that you need to lie tyo fit in but you don't


NAME:   Cassandra
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Emmerich Manual High School
CITY:   Indianapolis
STATE:  In

I THOUGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL WOULD BE SO HARD! BUT IT WASNT! I LIKED THE PEOPLE THERE. I MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS. I DIDNT LIKE THE TEACHERS THAT MUCH, THOUGH. WHAT SURPRISED ME ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL WAS HOW EASY IT WAS. I LEARNED ALOT ABOUT MYSELF. I LEARNED ALOT ABOUT MY FRIENDS TOO, LIKE THEY ARE A LOT LIKE ME, ONLY A LITTLE DIFFERENT. I ENJOYED ART AND COOKING. MRS MURPHY, MY MATH TEACHER, TOLD ME IF I REALLY STUDIED AND TRIED MY BEST I COULD BE GOOD AT A LOT OF THINGS. SHE HELPED WITH MY STUDIES SO I COULD PLAY BASKETBALL.
 


NAME:   jessica
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: lakeview ms
CITY:   rossville
STATE:  ga

for all of you who are starting middle school, here is some useful advice...
 
1. after you get your locker, if you find it too much of a problem to get there, carry 2 subjects with you at a time! it helps!

2. find out who you are and who your real friends are and then hang out with them! always be nice to EVERYONE even though they might be a 'geek' because what goes around, comes around and you might find you a new best friend!

3. always stand up for what you think is right! don't let anyone tell you that you are a dork because you won't curse or do something you know is bad! they will learn to respect you!

4. DON'T DO DRUGS! you could get busted and then your record will go down the toilet!

5. STUDY FOR STUFF! instead of playing video games, watching t.v, or talking on the phone, study! it might just come in handy, and you will find that your grades will improve from it.

6.DON'T talk back to the teacher when she wants you to do something! she will march your butt down to the office or write you up! that means you will probably not be liked by a lot of teachers! they are there to help you and they deserve respect, give it to them!

7.do your homework! if you need help, ask the teacher that is what they are there for! ooh, but do NOT CHEAT! they want to know what you know, not what your friends know!

8. respect your school and other people's property! how would you like it if someone wrote on your wall with spray paint or got in your locker and stole something????? think about it...

9. always get a jump start on your projects or stuff like make up work... the quicker you get it done, the more time you will have to do other things! plus you won't be stressed! ( but do not race through it! if you don't have time to do it right the first time, then you will have to make time to do it again! )

10. finally, HAVE FUN! get involved with clubs, band, chorus, etc. ! it will make your year go a whole lot better! ( but do not sign up for too much, it can cause you to have a melt down!! )

hope you like the advice! if you put this to heart then you will find out that middle school isn't so bad after all! well, until next time! i'm out! c ya! jessica


NAME:   Tiffany
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Dawson County Middle School
CITY:   Dawsonville
STATE:  GA

School can be very frustrating! Sometimes you might feel like you want to drop out or quit, I always get this feeling. But then when you see smaller kids talking about how cool you are being in seventh and eight grade, it's worth it! Trust me! So always do your best and never give up!!It will be worth it! It's a lot cooler being in school than it is sitting at home without a job at the age of 40!!

 


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NAME:   Harley
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: s-c-m-s
CITY:   Dunlap
STATE:  TN

Middle school is awesom!!! All my friends waiting for me at my locker. Trying to get to my homeroom befor that blasted bell rings. Everbody trying to talk to me at the same time. Dropping your books in the hall is a very bad thing even though thay get kicked all over the hall. Trying to chase your science book and getting tramppled all at the same time. I'm just trying to say middle school is great!!



NAME:   Josh
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: sequatchie middle
CITY:   signal mtn
STATE:  tn

middle school is cool just like the cool wind breezing through my hair when i walk and stairing at a window feeled with new cloths I went in the store to buy cloths for my best teachers i had


NAME:   brittany
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: sequatche middle school
CITY:   grasyville
STATE:  TN

middle school is ok but not the best.but it is cool to be with friends.sorry i got to go.

 


NAME:   Jack
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: Lincoln school
CITY:   Boston
STATE:  MA

I LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOL! ALL THE PEOPLE ARE SO FUN. YOUR TREATED LIKE THE BIG PEOPLE OF THE SCHOOL AND ALL THE PEOPLE ARE SO NICE. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE JUST IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ITS AWESOME. BY GOTTA DO MY HOME WORK.


NAME:   mary
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: baypoint middle
CITY:   st.petesburg
STATE:  FL

at first when you start ms you r so excited! but then if you been to the same elementry school ever since pre-k (like me) u r not use to it and it is a big step in life and it is scary but when u start to meet new people u get the hang of it! dont worry be happy =^)
 


NAME:   Laura
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: BHMCS
CITY:   Barn.
STATE:  Ma

It is a break out time.  You grow into someone who is alredy thinking about piercings and is starting to curse.  It feels weird at first but you learn to love it and take it for what it is.
 


NAME:   Luna
GRADE: 
SCHOOL: 
CITY:   
STATE:  nc

I LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOL! My friends r cool, I have the BEST teachers (except my science teacher) and I love beng a cougar, so all u ppl coming into middle school, dont be afraid. I was just like you once. I had a very bad case of deppression in sixth grade, my grade were d's and f's, my friends were angry w/me, and overall i wasnt happy with the was i was. but now im fine. im doing great, dont be afraid, even though life seems a little scary sometimes, im right there with ya all the way! I LOVE U SIXTH GRADERS!


NAME: Ali
GRADE:
SCHOOL: WestLand
CITY:
STATE: OR
Date: 07/29/2003

COMMENTS:

At 1st...i was really scared! Me and my best friend ashley noth were! Changing classes..having 2 find them.. But then...before we new it..we were having the time of our livez! Although..u do get lots of homework...its SO fun! S