Below is a great handout for FAMILIES and STUDENTS about the transition from elementary to middle school.
Topics covered for FAMILIES include: school transition, social and emotional changes, organizational and environmental factors, academics, developmental growth, college and career readiness and becoming involved in your student’s education.
Topics covered for STUDENTS include: moving up to middle school, making new friends, having time for everything, classes and grades, growing and changing, what I want to be when I grow up, and how to become involved in your school.
Resource: Georgia Department of Education