It is Time to focus on the, "Forgotten
Middle." Who are these forgotten middle students? Generally, they're the
silent majority -- the kids who come to school regularly, sit in the back
of the class, rarely say anything, don't cause trouble, and get by with
C's. They are nearly invisible. They are making it through without any
alarm bells going off. These students are not likely to take challenging
class in middle school or high school. What is needed is an intervention
that will teach the skills and habits necessary to succeed beyond elementary
school.
Upper
Path is a set of strategies for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students adapted
from AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination), especially for upper
grade elementary students. These strategies focus on being a successful
student, and the idea that every student can attend college.
Focus Areas:
Self Advocacy
Test Taking
Using a Daily Planner
The Importance of a Student
Binder
Time Management
Goal Setting
Note Taking
Levels of Questioning
Collaborative Learning
Reading to Learn SQ3R
Student Comments:
"I don't need anyone to
remind me to do my homework, my planner tells me what I have to do and
when to do it."
5th grade student
"Upper Path keeps me organized,
and ready."
6th grade student
"I learned how to take
notes, so now I keep my binder with me and I can study for a test anytime."
6th grade student
