The document discusses the complexities and stress associated with the transition from elementary to middle school, highlighting various academic concerns such as disorganization, test anxiety, bullying, and learning disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of time management, positive attitude, family support, and managing distractions as ways to alleviate these academic challenges. Additionally, it suggests that counseling and specialized support may benefit students experiencing stress or learning difficulties due to personal or family issues.

1. Academic
Concern
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2. Lesson for Today

3. Transition to middle school is
stressful and the transition is
often complex. When students
transition from elementary to
middle school, many students
are undergoing physical,
intellectual, social, emotional,
and moral changes (Parker,
2013).

4. UNDERSTANDING
ACADEMIC
CONCERNS

5. Examples of Academic
concerns
•Disorganization/feeling overwhelmed.
•Poor study habits.
•Test anxiety leads to poor performance
on exams.
•Procrastination on assignments and
time management issues.
•Difficulty planning and organizing to
complete assignments or study tasks.
•Learning disabilities

6. •Lack of proper attention from school
officials
•Bullying at school
•Inability to pay for schooling or lack
of financial means
•Disinterest in the topic of study or
you don’t enjoy the subject you’re
studying.
•Confusion about or
misunderstanding of the topics of
study
•You have difficulty concentrating

7. Examples and Illustrations

8. One of the factors that can affect a
child on its education is stressed
due to parental pressure to earn
better grades and frustration with
teachers who do not offer adequate
assistance. The child might then
become anxious about school, and
the stress might also manifest as
aggression toward the child’s
teacher or peers.

9. Academic concerns can also occur as a
result of a traumatic experience, personal
or family problems, or family financial
issues
A child might also develop mental health
concerns, such as stress, as a result of his
or her academic difficulties.

10. Ways to Overcome
Academic Concerns.

11. Manage your time well.
Balancing your time well can be a big help in doing your
school works. Don’t lose hope of doing well in school
especially when you have goals in life.

12. Blow your whistle.
Tell someone if you’re being bullied or threatened. Never
be afraid to tell anyone, they will help you with what
you are going through.

13. Have a positive attitude.
Life can make you feel discouraged and lonely but always
keep in my mind that it will all get better in the end.
Being optimistic can help you feel less worried and start
looking forward to the future.

14. Vent out to your family.
Whenever you’re struggling at school, do not hesitate to
open up to your parents or siblings. They know you
better than others. They can give you the right advice
and will support you in what you are doing. Their
support alone can encourage you enough to conquer any
obstacles you face in school.

15. Prepare.
Organizing your schedule, and having a to-do list can be a
big help in doing your school works. You can also avoid
cramming when you have a list of what project/school
work should you do first. This will also help you to be less
stressed whenever there are a lot of things to do.

16. Get rid of distractions.
Avoid getting distracted such as using mobile phones or
laptops to watch a movie or scroll through your social
media account/s. There is a time for everything, you can
finish your work on time when you’re not distracted.

17. Support for students
with Academic
Concerns

18. A child who struggles with a particular subject might
benefit from specialized study or a tutor, while a child
who has a learning disability may be able to complete
assignments with accuracy but need more time to do so
than his or her peers.

19. Classroom accommodations for students with
disabilities are often effective at meeting the different
needs of students, and special education classrooms
might be an option for some students whose current
classroom placement may not allow them to thrive.

20. School tutoring programs might also benefit some
children, and teachers can make sure that all students
are aware of the counseling services, accommodations
for disabilities, and tutoring services that are available
to them.

21. Children who experience stress as a result of academic
pressure may benefit from counseling. School
counselors can often help identify causes of concern
and refer a child to a therapist, if necessary.

22. Academic concerns can also occur as a result of a
traumatic experience, personal or family problems, or
family financial issues. Psychotherapy can address
those underlying issues and help treat them.

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