to parents of high school kids | ADHD Information

I also have a daughter entering HS next year!  She is not ADHD but it still is a worry to see them transition into this stage of life.  I think the hardest thing is how I am dealing with it.  MY BABY IS GOING TO HIGHSCHOOL!!!  I feel old!  LOL

As for the transitions between schools, be it MS or HS or NEW schools, we have found that inclusion/active participation in school activities has made all the difference.  It gives kids a sense of belonging.  Respect towards the school and others. 

This applies ADHD or not.

 

The transition from elementary school to middle school was very rough for us and the entire 6th grade year was torture.  I'm wondering if the transition from middle to high school will be the same.  So, to parents of high school kids, what was your kids freshman year like?  What did you do to prepare your ds or dd for hs?  What would you watch out for?  What worked?  What would you have done differently?  Any tips to make it easier?  My question addresses the entire scope of high school, not just academics.
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Okay...now you have me even more worried than I already was for Chase going into middle school next year..

What would you suggest for us to prepare Chase, and what modifications would you  suggest for us to request...

His grades are good....as long as he remembers to turn in assignments...his only behavior issues are fighting back when teased or bullied...had in school suspension this year for it, was taken off the bus one day for it too...

My child is going to be going to another school next year there are 4 in our district k-2nd grade, 3-6 grade then middle school, then the high school.  I am terrified of the teen years for my girl can be defiant and vindictive now at times.

  Maybe if you call the school social worker Susie they can help with the transition and maybe near the end of the year have your child visit and see what it is all about and keep things positive and make it like an adventure.
I didn't mean to panic anyone!  My ds had trouble in 6th grade because he was placed in an "inclusion" class with BEH kids.  It made what I was sure to be a rocky year into torture.  I know that his placement had a lot to do with it and I have been thinking about ways to make the transition to hs easier.  ADD/ADHD kids have trouble transitioning, so I just asked about it.  One thing that made 7th & 8th grade easier was the fact that we had the IEP meeting a few days before school started instead of 6 weeks into the new school year. 

I'm sorry if I brought up a subject of worry, but we're here to help each other.  Let's see if parents of hs kids post anything helpful.

Hi Susie