Developmental Characteristics of Fourteen to Eighteen Years Old (Grades 9-12)
General Characteristics Testing limits; a “know-it-all” attitude Vulnerable; emotionally insecure; fear of rejection; mood swings Identification with admired adults Bodies going through physical changes that affect personal appearance Physical Characteristics Very...
Developmental Characteristics of Eleven to Thirteen Years Old (Grades 6-8)
A child’s development is an individual and continual process. The following outlines the typical developmental characteristics of a middle school student. Keep in mind that some of the youth in our program may be “behind” or “advanced” in any of these areas. General...
Middle School Scavenger Hunt
For Mentors / Mentees Transitioning to 6th Grade The goal of this activity is to help our mentees discover important information about the middle school they will likely be attending, as well as infuse excitement and a sense of confidence into your 5th grader....
I do/do not plan to continue mentoring next year.
We sincerely hope that every mentoring relationship will be continued next school year. Research tells us that match longevity is key to the lasting benefit of the experience. The fact is, however, we cannot know what events in the life of the mentor or the mentee...