5 Strategies to Excel in Middle School

By Cadence Whitfield

Follow Cadence Whitfield's real-life story of overcoming challenges in middle school.

Gain valuable, data-driven insights into improving education systems.

Each chapter ends with reflection and writing activities ideal for classroom use.

Written at a Lexile level suitable for grades 6-8, ensuring accessibility for middle school students.

Offers practical advice and strategies for students, parents, and teachers to navigate and excel in middle school.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cadence Whitfield
• Release date: May 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224386079

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5 STRATEGIES

TO EXCEL IN

MIDDLE SCHOOL

ABOUT

I

n the journey through middle school, Cadence Whitfield shares her story of triumph amidst personal challenges, offering a beacon of hope and inspiration to others facing similar struggles. Through a blend of personal narrative, data-driven insights, and vivid descriptions, Cadence unveils the raw realities of navigating adolescence while overcoming obstacles.

Though just a 7th grader, Cadence Whitfield is the upcoming voice of improving education in school systems everywhere. After sharing personal experiences and data backing them up, Cadence hopes her mistakes and the data following will be a blueprint for middle schoolers to succeed all around the world.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION

CHAPTER ONE

Recommendations

CHAPTER TWO

Recommendations

CHAPTER THREE

Recommendations

CHAPTER FOUR

Recommendations

CHAPTER FIVE

Recommendations

CHAPTER SIX

Recommendations

CHAPTER SEVENRecommendations

REFERENCES

Mental Health Resources

Action / Vision board

Adjusting to a new environment

Acronyms / Mnemonics to improve recall

Create an exercise schedule

De-escalation strategies

Leadership/ volunteering/ Community service

Prepare for tests using syllabus

Reinforce learning with homework and practice

Study calendar

Summer / Holiday is not for chilling

DEDICATION

​This book is dedicated to my little siblings: Khai, Anvyhi, Madi, Nana,  Kingston, and TJ. Dedicated to my mom and dad who are my most important role models.

It’s dedicated to all the teachers and people who believed in me, and those who didn’t. Thank you to my aunts, cousins and grandparents for showing me love.

Thank you to Samaya, Zariyah, Daniel, Ahmaya, Itzel, Jahlon and Keria, for making me laugh on the days I didn’t feel I could.

Thank you to Dr. Edwards for helping me achieve this goal. I wouldn’t be here without any of you.

CHAPTER

ONE

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The day started like any other at my middle school. I walked through the hallways, chatting with friends, thinking about the upcoming weekend plans, and trying to remember if I had finished all my homework. But in less than 30 seconds, everything changed.

Out of nowhere, chaos erupted. Hands were flying, hair was being pulled, and the once calm hallways turned into a battleground. Confrontations that had been brewing for days escalated into a full-blown altercation right before my eyes.

In the blink of an eye, the peace of the day shattered, and the lives of myself and two other students were turned upside down. March 15, 2024, will forever be etched in my memory as the day when tensions reached their boiling point and spilled over, leaving behind a mess that couldn't be cleaned up.

It was a harsh reminder that sometimes, even the most normal days can take unexpected turns, and that the consequences of unresolved conflicts can be swift and unforgiving. That leads me to talk about 5 of the biggest challenges of middle school.