Manchester-Essex Middle School Transition Experience Survey

The purpose of this survey is to understand the experience of parents and caregivers as their child entered middle school and use this information to help future families.

The Regional Youth Prevention Network is multisector collaborative of members from seven communities (Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, Ipswich, Beverly, Danvers) with a mission to create communities conducive to optimal social emotional health and wellness for all youth by connecting direct service providers to close gaps and share prevention resources and best practices.

The RYPN acknowledges that the transition to middle school involves more than changes to academics and independence and can involve additional challenges to navigate, including mental health, social media, social relationships, puberty, and more. We aim to reinforce and complement all of the amazing work your school is doing to support your child's transition to middle school.

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* 1. What school does your child attend?

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* 2. What grade is your child in?

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* 3. What was the most positive experience your child had in sixth grade?

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* 4. What was the most challenging aspect of the transition from elementary school to middle school for your child?

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* 5. What support or resources did you find most helpful during the transition?

Open House prior to school starting

Counseling/guidance staff

Teacher support

Individual research through podcasts, books, news articles, educational presentations, etc.

Elementary school preparation (e.g. backpack flyer, moving up day, district-wide field trips/activities, etc.)

Personal providers (e.g. primary care providers, individual therapist, etc.)

Faith-based organization

Personal connections (e.g. family, friends, older siblings, etc.)

Extracurricular activities

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What advice would you give to other parents whose children are about to transition to middle school?

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* 7. In hindsight, what do you wish you had known as a parent before your child transitioned to middle school?

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* 8. What was your child's experience with social relationships like during the transition to middle school?

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* 9. What new responsibilities, freedoms, and/or activities did your child have as they entered middle school? (e.g. getting to walk home from school by themselves)

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* 10. What topics would have been helpful to prepare you for the transition to middle school?

Social media and smartphone use

Sexual health and development

Interpersonal relationships

Setting boundaries

Caregiver community building

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How would you prefer to receive information about supporting your child? (Select all that apply)

In-person presentation/workshop for caregivers

In-person presentation/workshop for youth

Virtual presentation/workshop for caregivers

Virtual presentation/workshop for youth

Book club on a specific parenting topic

Monthly flyer or newsletter with curated list of suggested resources

Email updates from school

Social media

Local newspaper

Other (please specify)

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* 12. For a chance to win an Amazon gift card, please submit your contact information below!
*Please note: if you would like to keep your survey responses anonymous leave the below blank and kindly email your contact information to Lacey at lnatti@gloucester-ma.gov and you will be entered to win.

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Manchester-Essex Middle School Transition Experience Survey

Question Title

* 1. What school does your child attend?

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* 2. What grade is your child in?

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* 3. What was the most positive experience your child had in sixth grade?

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* 4. What was the most challenging aspect of the transition from elementary school to middle school for your child?

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* 5. What support or resources did you find most helpful during the transition?

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* 6. What advice would you give to other parents whose children are about to transition to middle school?

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* 7. In hindsight, what do you wish you had known as a parent before your child transitioned to middle school?

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* 8. What was your child's experience with social relationships like during the transition to middle school?

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* 9. What new responsibilities, freedoms, and/or activities did your child have as they entered middle school? (e.g. getting to walk home from school by themselves)

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* 10. What topics would have been helpful to prepare you for the transition to middle school?

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* 11. How would you prefer to receive information about supporting your child? (Select all that apply)

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* 12. For a chance to win an Amazon gift card, please submit your contact information below!*Please note: if you would like to keep your survey responses anonymous leave the below blank and kindly email your contact information to Lacey at lnatti@gloucester-ma.gov and you will be entered to win.

* 12. For a chance to win an Amazon gift card, please submit your contact information below!
*Please note: if you would like to keep your survey responses anonymous leave the below blank and kindly email your contact information to Lacey at lnatti@gloucester-ma.gov and you will be entered to win.