Harmony Intermediate Center is currently preparing its 6th grade students for transition to Central and Emge Junior High Schools. The school is offering special orientation classes to orient students to the multiple-teacher schedule, the academic planners and the organizational skills needed to succeed in the faster-paced junior high environment. These transition activities are designed to ease the academic and social transition for all students leaving at the end of this term.

Q1. In what ways does Harmony Intermediate Center get students ready for junior high?

Ans. Prior to entering junior high at Harmony Intermediate Center, students are introduced to switching classes, using planners, and handling work from more than one teacher.

Q2. What is the daily schedule at Harmony Intermediate Center?

Ans. Students have a structured day with core subjects, limited class changes, and guided transitions between lessons.

Q3. How does Harmony Intermediate Center develop study habits?

Ans. Regular reminders and checking on progress help teachers teach students how to track assignments, organize their materials, and get work done on time.

Q4. What do teachers at Harmony Intermediate Center do to support learning in class?

Ans. Teachers teach lessons in a step-by-step way, checking on work in progress during the lesson and providing support immediately if students have difficulty completing tasks.

Q5. What is the difference between Harmony Intermediate Center and a full middle school?

Ans. It provides more teacher guidance and fewer class changes, allowing students time to adjust before the faster-paced schedule of junior high.