Middle School Advice by Smith, Erica (WIVA Teacher)

2026-04-30 14:12:37 UTC

Being able to deal with people, people change a lot during middle school- some worse some better. Also trying not to cringe at what some people say is a lot more difficult than it seems.

isabellew1845 — 2026-04-30 14:12:58 UTC

Keeping certain things to yourself as in not always letting emotions control your words because once you say something it can never be taken back. Not all people do this and it can cause issues.

jolivia1390 — 2026-04-30 14:13:07 UTC

Don't try to do everything at once, assignments are long and take time to be good. Take breaks, even if it means something becomes overdue and eventually late. It isn't worth being stressed over, especially if it affects your mental health negatively.

2026-04-30 14:14:44 UTC

School gets so overwhelming, letting work build up adds to it, but letting your work build up is bound to happen- and if it does happen it's okay. Making school your first priority is GOING to burn you out, so just take your time, make time for yourself.

2026-04-30 14:15:29 UTC

Sometimes it is very stressful, don't overload yourself. Set a plan on when you want to get projects done and take breaks

serenaa6934 — 2026-04-30 14:16:26 UTC

The workload will definitely increase from elementary to middle school, but it is important to not give up because in turn it will help you in the future as you'll have to multi-task even more with a career you would be in. Even if you get an assignment overdue it is okay because you will have teachers and mentors to take help from if you ever need any so always remember to keep on trying and not panicking.

isabellew1845 — 2026-04-30 14:16:29 UTC

People may do/say things that are not kind and although trying to ignore and forgive what people say or do to you can be difficult especially when it's targeting you but it'll help you to cope with it. Seeing their good side rather than their bad side is better for you and the person.

2026-04-30 14:16:35 UTC

Everyone is going to tell you to "get outside more" or "go hangout with friends" but the struggle of online school is you may not have as many irl friends compared to online friends, so getting out may be hard to do- but just going for a walk every few days is nice

2026-04-30 14:17:49 UTC

Math is probably going to be your worst nightmare if you dont enjoy it, just make sure that you ask questions through staff chat or use your lovely lovely voice < 3

isabellew1845 — 2026-04-30 14:18:16 UTC

Keeping up with assignments and not being lazy with REALLY help. The best thing to do with projects is to break up into sections and work the best you can. If you get lost or need help you got your fellow classmates(as in tips not cheats) and teachers!

2026-04-30 14:19:12 UTC

Don't bring echother down. Raise them up instead.

isabellew1845 — 2026-04-30 14:20:12 UTC

Physical activity can be difficult especially in online school but physical activity can improve your mood and body. If you got a quick break you can take a walk outside or lift some weights if you can't go outside. It'll help ya!

2026-04-30 14:20:17 UTC

Try to get regular exercise in-between classes and before and after. It also helps to take breaks just to stretch because we don't want stiff muscles

jaquavinp7625 — 2026-04-30 14:22:52 UTC

You are going to having to deal with an increased lengths of assignment's and difficulty. And the nightmare that is called MATH! it only gets worse as you get older. so Never Give Up

memphisw1526 — 2026-04-30 15:25:04 UTC

Worry about school work and homework and not about have a lot friends or have a crush or boyfriend and don't hang out with the wrong crowd

gagem4301 — 2026-04-30 15:25:30 UTC

keeping up with all the different assignments and quizes

2026-04-30 15:26:01 UTC

Never talk about someone because you never know what their going though. Instead courage them to keep their head up, stay positive, and never give up. SPREAD LOVEE

2026-04-30 15:26:28 UTC

doing work by yourself

gagem4301 — 2026-04-30 15:26:41 UTC

trying to stay active and not be lazy. sitting in front of a computer all day makes me lazy

ellad8778 — 2026-04-30 15:27:08 UTC

Multitasking is a really good skill to develop. Because you have multiple teachers, many teachers will assign assignments at the same time or place tests on the same days. It is important to make sure you dedicate enough time to get them all done.

sebastianf8582 — 2026-04-30 15:27:46 UTC

its bad to change your opinion or personality to fit in

d3281756 — 2026-04-30 15:27:52 UTC

people might reject you or buly you because bullying is more common in middle/high school

farrenm1050 — 2026-04-30 15:28:40 UTC

don't procrastinate, if you do, you will get overwelmed and you will feal like your drowning in assignments. Some classes have a lot of work. some don't have much work. but you need to keep your head above the water

2026-04-30 15:28:45 UTC

Middle school can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions. Remember to be kind to yourself, take deep breaths when things get tough, and know that it's okay to ask for help from a trusted adult.

gamer23w0w — 2026-04-30 15:28:57 UTC

COMPLETE YOUR WORK ON TIME! DON'T PROCRASTINATE. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. YOU CAN DO IT, DON'T GIVE UP, FOCUS ON THE TASK AT HAND, DON'T BE LAZY, WORK!!

ellad8778 — 2026-04-30 15:29:40 UTC

You will have multiple teachers, and you won't like them all. Some of your teachers will be nice, some mean. But it is important to remember you will usually only be with that teacher for 1 hour a day, so just try to get along with them because it will make that class at least bareable.

aubreyt0660 — 2026-04-30 15:29:52 UTC

I think middle school is where you start to gain more emotion, and it can be really difficult. Being a pre-teen going into a new chapter while still understanding who you are, can be really challenging. One big important thing to remember is, be yourself and find who you are before trying to help others. You can definitely have friends but be sure to focus on yourself but try to have someone you can lean on. You don't have to be someone you aren't just because you feel like you need to fit in. Being you and find who you are first will definitely help you overcome the future challenges.

2026-04-30 15:30:25 UTC

It's okay to be yourself! While it's good to be friendly, don't feel like you have to change who you are or what you like just to fit in with others.

farrenm1050 — 2026-04-30 15:30:54 UTC

the hardest thing you will learn is not everyone will like you. some will dislike you and you need to be ok with it. if you dont let it bother you than it wont matter.

2026-04-30 15:31:38 UTC

yessss what they said

ellad8778 — 2026-04-30 15:31:55 UTC

Its so tiring having to walk up 2 flights of stairs at 7 am but it definitely wakes you up.

2026-04-30 15:31:55 UTC

Make sure to move your body everyday! Whether it's walking, playing a sport, or just dancing around your room, being active helps you feel good and focus better.

2026-04-30 15:33:10 UTC

Don't wait until the last minute to start your homework or big projects. Breaking them down into smaller steps makes them way less scary and helps you learn more!

2026-04-30 15:33:45 UTC

Just be yourself because if you act as someone else you will end up hanging out with people that you don't have a lot in common with. People will like you for you

ellad8778 — 2026-04-30 15:34:31 UTC

Joining clubs and socializing with many different groups of people is Definitely beneficial because you won't always be in classes with your best friend and being able to talk to lots of people is nice, especially when you have to work in group projects.

ethanv9286 — 2026-04-30 18:05:01 UTC

Try your best on quizzes and tests and just in general with school and don't cheat on thing's.

2026-04-30 18:05:08 UTC

finishing homework on time

hannahs9031 — 2026-04-30 18:05:27 UTC

Sometimes you can't always get along with other people, and if someone is actively bothering you or bullying, its best to ignore them and/or tell a teacher.

2026-04-30 18:05:39 UTC

getting bullied

2026-04-30 18:05:51 UTC

friends being mean

Bumblebee03 — 2026-04-30 18:06:03 UTC

Always try to get up and walk around on your breaks and try to rember the 20 for 20 rule every 20 minutes you spend at a screen spend at least 20 seconds standing/walking not looking at a screen: PipN Smith

2026-04-30 18:06:27 UTC

annoyed with homework

ethanv9286 — 2026-04-30 18:07:05 UTC

Do at least 60 minutes a day wither it's running, walking, jogging, biking, or swimming

henryz9463 — 2026-04-30 18:07:10 UTC

getting overwhelmed with schoolwork

2026-04-30 18:08:04 UTC

If you find yourself in a situation that includes bullying, please don't let them nag on you. Stand up for yourself, even though it might be scary. It's better to let them know that what they are saying isn't affecting you rather than letting them constantly be a bother to your mental health.

henryz9463 — 2026-04-30 18:08:11 UTC

Finding time to stretch and and exercise daily

hannahs9031 — 2026-04-30 18:08:47 UTC

It's nice to get out and take a walk every now and then if the weather is nice, or you could maybe walk on a treadmill too if you can't go outside.

henryz9463 — 2026-04-30 18:08:54 UTC

Dealing with popularity

ethanv9286 — 2026-04-30 18:09:10 UTC

Making new friends helping people who get bullied or picked on and or harassed by other.

Bumblebee03 — 2026-04-30 18:09:20 UTC

Being Social can be hard especially online where emotions are hard to decipher it can be hard to make new friends and even just chat with classmates but if you struglle with it you could use emojis or things like that to show how your feeling!

royr8515 — 2026-04-30 18:09:47 UTC

making friends with people can be a struggle, because matching with people can be scary.

ethanv9286 — 2026-04-30 18:10:30 UTC

Feeling depressed or sad getting mad at home work or friends.

henryz9463 — 2026-04-30 18:10:57 UTC

reporting bullying to the teacher instead of provoking it even more

Bumblebee03 — 2026-04-30 18:10:57 UTC

Dont be ashamed of needing help or asking for help

Bumblebee03 — 2026-04-30 18:12:15 UTC

If somebody else isnt having a good day you can try to cheer them up or even just talking to them because i find that being able to talk to sombody when your feeling down allways helps

jacel7889 — 2026-05-01 13:39:12 UTC

If you see someone getting bullied report it to a teacher, so the bulling will stop

2026-05-01 13:39:23 UTC

Friendship is rocky, some people only wanna talk to you to talk about you.

Be careful, but don't hide out in fear of it.

Plus, you'll find the people right for you.

I did. You will too <3

a great lyric is for my point is:

"I've found time can heal most anything" - Fifteen, Taylor Swift.

2026-05-01 13:43:42 UTC

Be nice to your body, not a lot of people talk about self image, but do NOT worry about it. You're growing, and you'll have time where you'll be "I don't like this..", but you will soon enough, I promise. <3

2026-05-01 13:44:58 UTC

It is SO normal to get easily upset.

Homework and wanting to throw something? NORMAL.

Forgetting an assignment, and wanting to cry?

NORMAL.

You're ok. <3

2026-05-01 13:45:59 UTC

Ask for help where you need it!!

Use the tools around you.

and most importantly?

Don't doubt yourself. You'll have this all figured out. <3

2026-05-01 14:21:49 UTC

don't be scared to ask for help

2026-05-01 14:22:41 UTC

dont be scared to ask for help

2026-05-01 14:23:12 UTC

get out and take a walk it will help you mentally and very much physically

2026-05-01 14:23:36 UTC

making friends can be hard but take it one step at a time

2026-05-01 14:24:06 UTC

when someone else is not helping use ur great personality and try to cheer them up

noellee1096 — 2026-05-04 15:00:14 UTC

Middle school is when friendship gets confusing and a lot of people come a part. in high school/ late middle school you will find your people

noellee1096 — 2026-05-04 15:00:50 UTC

It is okay to take it easy and take breaks

memphisw1526 — 2026-05-15 15:36:13 UTC

asked for help