Post on 01-Apr-2015
Transitioning to Middle School: Priming Your Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Susan MatyufLearning Specialist/Autism TeacherSterling Middle School
Middle school h
ere we come!
Most kids think…
We can’t wait!
We get lockers!
We’re growing up!
For students who find
changing routines difficult,
switching classes a challenge,
following different teachers’
rules hard, and coping with large
crowds rough,
Middle school might seem
a little
scary…
BUT…
It doesn’t have to be!
Relax! We’ll count down our
TOP 10 TIPS
for getting our mind ready for
MIDDLE SCHOOL!
#10
Practice opening a combination lock.
Click on the picture above to watch a clip on how to open your school locker.
Think RuLeR:R – turn the dial to the right 2 times and then stop on the first number.L- turn the dial to the left…pass your number once, then stop on it the second time.R- turn to the right again and stop on the third number.
Pull up and it is OPEN!
# 9
Buy an accordion folder!
It will help you to be organized if you keep your papers in one place!
You can practice at home by organizing coupons or papers for your family!
# 8
• You will have to write your assignments down each day.
• Check them off when you are done.
• You can practice at home by writing a “to do” list and checking it off when you are done.
Write in your agenda every day!
# 7
The halls get
crowded so
walk on the
right side…it’s
just like driving!
Walk on the RIGHT!
# 6
Sometimes we have to wait…
That’s o.k.
We can read a book,
talk to someone or
ask to go to a quiet place.
In the mornings, the students wait in the auditorium until the bell rings to go to class.
At lunch we all wait our turn if we are buying.
# 5
Sixth graders are in House C.
We have “Houses” in middle school!
If you are late, or have to leave early, you go the house secretary.
Your locker will be here. It has a number near the top. Ask for a locker on the end.
# 4
In middle school we have
A day classes
and B day classes.
Different classes, different days
Period Course Teacher Room
01 6 US History to 1865 Gavrin D 3
02 English 6A Pamboukian B 7
03 Math 6 Penarcyzk B 20
04 Chorus Chang Mus 1
04 Resource Jones D 7
05 Science 6 Akers B 9
06 Health / P.E. 6 Heisman Gym 1
07 Keyboarding Fletcher E 6
08 English 6A Pamboukian B 7
This means Chorus is half a block and Resource is half a block.
You’ll have most classes every other day.
# 3
Different classes, different teachers
Period Course Teacher Room
01 6 US History to 1865 Gavrin D 3
02 English 6A Pamboukian B 7
03 Math 6 Penarcyzk B 20
04 Chorus Chang Mus 1
04 Resource Jones D 7
05 Science 6 Akers B 9
06 Health / P.E. 6 Heisman Gym 1
07 Keyboarding Fletcher E 6
08 English 6A Pamboukian B 7
You can get to know the teachers by checking out the school web page.
The class rules, what you will learn, and the homeworkassignments are all online.
Check it out!
# 2
Before school starts, give us a call. You can come by and:
try your locker get your schedule meet your teachers tour the building
Call first and then come on down!
Come visit!
And the
# 1tip is…
Ask for help!There are many
helpful people!
Your dean!
Your counselor!
Your teacher!
High 5!
We’re primed and ready to go!
See you at school!