Developing a Strong Parent-Student-Teacher Partnership in Middle School

In this episode of Raider Ramble, Robyn Schuster, President of the North Shore Country Day Parents’ Association, and Rachel Sun, Assistant Head of Middle School, discuss the importance of the parent-student-teacher partnership in supporting students through the challenges of middle school. They delve into the role of advisors, goal-setting, reflection, and navigating social dynamics to help students grow and become more independent.

Top Ten Takeaways for Parents:

• Collaborative relationship between parents, students, and teachers is key to supporting students socially, academically, and emotionally.
• Advisors serve as the main point of contact for students and parents, providing guidance and advocacy.
• Middle school advisors help students plan ahead, manage workload, and communicate with teachers effectively.
• Advisors play a role in supporting both students and parents through the challenges of middle school transitions.
• Middle school is a time for students to gain independence and self-sufficiency with the support of parents and advisors.
• Multi-year advisory groups benefit students by providing mentorship and guidance across different grade levels.
• Goal setting, reflection, and open sessions in advisory help students manage challenges and seek advice from peers.
• Parents can utilize their connection with advisors to address concerns and understand typical behavior from their middle schoolers.
• Advisors offer insights into social dynamics at school and help parents gain a fuller picture of their child's experiences.
• Effective communication and collaboration between parents and advisors are crucial for supporting students through middle school challenges.

LINKS
The Power of Advisory: Supporting Students Every Step of the Way
https://www.nscds.org/community/news/~board/nscd-news/post/the-power-of-advisory-supporting-students-every-step-of-the-way