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Making the Most of Middle School

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This documentary-style program challenges middle school students to start thinking about their academic futures. It asks the question, “What do I need to do today to build a strong foundation for success in high school?” A bright academic future depends on organization and study skills, setting goals, optimizing resources, recognizing opportunities and avoiding negative behaviors. Six highly successful high school students share their personal stories and model how to make the most of middle school.

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Runtime: 19 minutes 25 seconds

Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Education, Language Arts
Subtopic: Adolescence, General Education, Study Skills
Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 9
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Release Year: 2014
Producer/Distributor: Human Relations Media
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2 color drawings of pink tulips in a yellow and red vase. The drawing on the left is 2-dimensional, and the drawing on the right is 3-dimensional.

Sunflowers in foreground, modern multi-story buildings in the background. Caption: (narrator) Sustainability -- that's what it comes down to.

Black and white photo of Black girl and father speaking to senior White man. Caption. I had my big daddy's hand to walk with.

Closeup of a man speaking directly to camera as he presents information in a manufacturing setting. Behind him is a control wall with a display monitor and rows of push buttons and dials. Caption. I'm a certified tool and die maker.

Group of young children smile and look toward camera. Caption. A great school year begins with a great mental attitude.

Young adults in caps and gowns cheer and stand beneath banners that read, "College" and "High School." Caption. College and high school groups receive their diplomas.

Digital rendering of neoclassical buildings scattered across a map of the United States. Text at bottom reads, "16,000." Caption. Today there are more than 16,000 public libraries.

Digital illustration of a green chalkboard against a white brick backdrop. Side view of the human brain is drawn in white on chalkboard.

Smiling men and women stand in staggered positions. Backdrop of a chalkboard in a classroom setting. Caption. Honoring all our teachers.

Woman smiles with hands on hips in front of a blackboard. Children face her in a classroom setting. Caption. Depending on when school starts, it falls in January or February.