Local Granville Elementary School Equips Sixth Graders for Junior High Transition

Granville Elementary School recently held its yearly 'Bridge to Seventh Grade' event. This event, organized by High School Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Mulvaney and Elementary School Counselor Nick Healy, helps sixth graders prepare for junior high. It gives students and their families a glimpse into the academic, social, and extracurricular life of seventh grade. Attendees can meet the staff, hear from older students, and get to know the new school building.

A key part of the event is helping students adapt to changing classes. Unlike elementary school where students stay in one classroom, junior high requires moving from class to class. The event lets students and their families explore the school and understand where their classes will be.

The event also addresses parents' concerns about the transition from sixth to seventh grade. The school reassures parents that teachers, staff, and administration are always ready to answer questions and provide support.

Besides the 'Bridge to Seventh Grade' event, the school organizes other student-led activities in the spring to help with the transition. These activities include visits from eighth graders who share their experiences of their first year in junior high. Hearing from peers can increase the confidence of the sixth graders.

The transition process concludes with guided tours by graduating seniors. The seniors introduce the sixth graders to teachers and show them around the school. This tradition is looked forward to by both the sixth graders and the seniors, and it offers a useful perspective for the younger students.

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