Decisions regarding school improvement are based on observations of adults. A more accurate picture of institutional assets and limitations emerges when observations of students are also considered. This presentation shows how student polling can help principals enhance conditions of learning and safety. Implications of Cyberbully Poll results at…

School principals and school counselors have the ability to forge a unique collaborative relationship to improve student achievement. Historically, school counselors have altered the primary focus of their work as deemed by the perspective of their principals. With an emphasis on improving student success in school, this study revealed the…

A description of a program in which parents of suspended junior high students attend school with their children. (LD)

Among the findings are that students do not seem to change their perceptions of the principal's role or effectiveness as they move up through the grades and that boys are consistently more inclined than girls to view the job of being a principal in a favorable or positive light. (Author/IRT)

Describes a system for dealing effectively with middle school students' learning and behavior problems through a team approach. (Author/DS)

Describes a pilot program in small-group counseling designed primarily as a corrective program for junior high students with serious behavior problems. It attempts to make wholesome changes in student attitudes. (Author/IRT)

Following training and experience as peer tutors in a behaviorally oriented reading program for junior high school students, formerly disruptive students decreased their disruptive behaviors and exhibited improved morale and increased academic progress. This article describes the program and provides suggestions for implementing a similar one.…

Discusses a specific type of mentoring: matching retired, older persons with young people enduring a crisis period in their lives. Programs such as the Teaching Learning Communities (T-LC) Mentoring Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, assign elders as mentors and tutors to junior high school students in danger of dropping out. Strong elder-youth bonds…

Outlines the benefits of establishing exploratory programs for the transition from elementary school curriculum to the more diverse environment of middle level schools. (MD)

Applications of basic computer concepts are designed to review, reinforce, and extend ideas found in the mathematics curriculum. (MLF)

Describes a program designed to meet the needs of students in the junior high school age-group. (IRT)

Describes the support given by a Miami (Florida) area chamber of commerce to a group of junior high school students starting a school-based junior chamber of commerce. Visits by chamber members to the school and by students to chamber meetings and local businesses were part of the program. (PGD)

The counselor, functioning in the classroom, can help middle-level students learn efficient study techniques. This article discusses developmental guidance and describes a five session study skills workshop that counselors can conduct in the classroom. Sample materials are included. (Author/WD)

Solving scheduling problems related to declining enrollments. (LD)