Download or read book Parent's Guide to Middle School Academics in Florida written by American Life Publishers and published by American Life Publishers. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition from elementary school to middle school can be an exciting yet worrisome time in the lives of young students and their parents...students are maturing physically, emotionally, and intellectually, and a parent's support is critical. "Parent's Guide to Middle School Academics in Florida" provides the answers in this convenient and user-friendly guide. Written with the assistance of middle school teachers from Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Boynton Beach, Florida, Parent's Guide explains what parents can expect during the middle school years, the importance of parent involvement, adolescent brain development, the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, the purpose of the FCAT, exceptional student education, school choice, No Child Left Behind, and much more. Parent's Guide also serves as a comprehensive reference guide for educators, community leaders, legislators, and the media.