Middle School Study Skills

Why This Class

As your student prepares for the adventure of an online middle school program, you want them to feel confident and excited. This course gives your student a complete set of tools to navigate the ups-and-downs of their unique educational journey—and ultimately make the coming year their very best school year yet.

Mentors kick off this intensive, one-week course by helping students level-up their reading skills, so they can read faster and understand more (even in challenging books). Students then practice skills to prepare for and make the most of class time, transform their study blocks into fun and productive learning sessions, and remember what they learn. They also learn the essential features of the technology systems they’ll be using throughout their classes.

By completing this course, students gain the confidence and learning skills they need to excel in their new middle school adventure. Most importantly, they know what resources are available to help them when they run into roadblocks along the way—and how to use them to get back on track.

Overarching Questions

How can I avoid procrastinating my readings?

What should I do when I don’t feel engaged in a class?

What effective learning techniques can I use to learn and remember information?

How can I match my natural energy cycle with my study schedule?

What technology do I need to know to master middle school?

Reading List

Speed Reading for Dummies by Richard Sutz

2-3 books your student wanted to read this summer

2-3 large print books (available at your local library in the large print section)

Course Details

Recommended Grade: 6th-8th

Prerequisites: None

Estimated Weekly Hours: 35 hours (one week only)

Format: Live

Credits: 0.5

Please contact our Customer Support Team at support@williamsburglearning.com if you have questions.
Please note that program and course descriptions, as well as reading and materials lists, are subject to change as we continuously improve our curriculum throughout the year. Book and materials lists for the upcoming school year are published in SIS mid to late June. Some courses require subscriptions e.g., Adobe software or online magazines that may not be covered by partner schools.