In all schools, students encounter many teachers throughout the day. With the introduction of differing expectations and personalities, the potential for conflict with a teacher can increase.

If we had a crystal ball that tells us our child’s future career, selecting high school courses would be easy. Because we don’t, schools establish procedures to help in the process.

Parents, as well as students, go through an adjustment period when children move from elementary school into middle school, where many students from different schools may come together to form new friendships. This and practical issues, such as homework, become new challenges.