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GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 37 goodGUIDE MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL The transition from middle school to high school signals the need to be cool. Peer pressure fitting in and being accept- ed are top of mind as preteens morph into teens. By the end of high school the mantra is more like Ive Gotta Be Me Golden Rainbow lyrics by Walter Marks as upperclassmen strive to distinguish themselves. Stephany Sipes Assistant Principal at Independence High School in Frisco says that moving from middle school to high school brings many challenges the biggest of which is the social aspect including meeting people fitting in and adjusting to an unfamiliar routine. Its a new and larger school all of the teachers are new and friend groups change explains Sipes. From her professional view she feels that students should embrace their new envi- ronment and dive in head first. I always encourage students to get plugged into high school right away whether its an athletic team fine art group or by joining a student organization emphasizes Sipes. Connectedness has a major impact on student transition and success. Whats the matter with the crowd Im seeing Dont you know that theyre out of touch - Still Rock and Roll to Me lyrics by Billy Joel I always encourage students to get plugged into high school right away whether its an athletic team fine art group or by joining a student organization. Connectedness has a major impact on student transition and success. - Stephany Sipes PARENT TO PARENT ADVICE Dont micromanage or helicopter parent your child. High school is the time you want them to make mistakes while they are still under your roof. - Christy E. McKinney When your high school student begins a serious conversation or asks an in-depth question remind yourself to pause before responding. Then instead of giving the answers ask questions to find out what is behind the conversationquestion. Also sometimes you just need to TRUST. -Jeanne L. Dallas Encourage your child to get involved in an activity such as a club band athletics etc. This will help them meet new people and find a core group of friends. - Ann M. Plano Shepton High School students Pictured here at theTexas State Capitol in Austin at a Student Congress STUCO summer workshop. When more students are involved in extracurricular activities not only do they benefit from meeting new people but the school benefits from the studentsparticipation. - Alec Barath a Shepton High School sophomore and member of STUCO