The transition from middle school to high school is significant. Students move to a new school with new kids and big expectations. Some kids may struggle with this change, but on the whole, we find that St. Barnabas alumni are very well-prepared for the jump. Getting students ready for high school is a multi-faceted issue. […]
Category: Middle School
What Is Crew? Here’s What You Can Expect
Have you heard your middle school student talking about their crew? Have you wondered how they joined the rowing team at a landlocked school? This year, we’re excited to launch an exciting new program for middle schoolers at St. Barnabas School that we expect will have tremendously positive results for our students. We believe our […]
Ideas for Indoor Summer Fun With Your Middle Schoolers
We’ve made it halfway through the summer, and now we’re at the point where the heat pushes us back into our homes rather than inviting us outside. If you have a middle schooler at home, you may be scrambling for new and interesting ways to keep them cool and entertained for the next month. We’ve […]
Challenged and Supported: How Your Middle Schooler Can Benefit From Our Focus on Faith, Virtue, and Excellence
There are a handful of big transitional times in a person’s life. Graduating high school and college, becoming a parent, and retiring from a long career are a few. But one of the most significant transitions children experience occurs during middle school. It’s a tricky time when they are no longer a small child, not […]
3 Key Advantages for Students Attending Middle School at St. Barnabas Episcopal School
As parents, we are responsible for guiding our children through the biggest transitions in their lives. Realistically transitions happen all the time in big and small ways, but some of the most significant transitions that our children go through happen around their education. The first time you send your child to preschool, their first day […]
6 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations with Your Middle School Student
As our kids get older, some aspects of parenting get easier. They’re potty trained, can communicate their needs, and sleep through the night. But there are also many things about parenting that get more challenging with time. The more our children experience the world around them, the more complex their questions become. Whether you have […]
Why Effective Communication with Your Middle Schooler is Important
Congratulations, parents! You have successfully raised your child into middle school. We know all of the work that goes into teaching and supporting your maturing child, and we’re proud of how far you’ve come. You know better than anyone how challenging it can be to navigate life with a middle schooler. There is one thing […]
Supporting Your Child in the Transition to Middle School
Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday that you were cuddling a sleeping infant? Yet somehow now you’re preparing that same child for middle school. As they say, time flies when you’re having fun. As nervous as you may be for this next step in your child’s academic career, there is a good chance that they are […]
