AtomicMind 8th Graders: August Highlights

Preparing for the School Year

As the summer comes to a close, it’s time to get prepared for the upcoming school year. AtomicMind has prepared a final summer checklist for you and your students.

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End of Summer Checklist

• Complete Summer Assignments/Reading: Ensure that your student starts the school year on the right track by completing any remaining summer assignments or reading. If your student needs support with schoolwork or guidance on creating a reasonable timeline, please reach out to AtomicMind.
• Identify Academic Goals: Prior to the start of the school year, take the opportunity to sit down with your student to discuss their specific goals for the coming year. Do they want to improve in a particular subject, or become more involved in a student organization? Setting clear objectives can be crucial for motivating your student and providing them with a sense of direction. For additional guidance, our Head Advisors and Subject Tutors specialize in helping students set and meaningfully work toward their goals.
• Set Study Habits Early: After the first few days of school, assignments and activities pick up rapidly. Collaborate with your student
  to identify ways to stay ahead of schoolwork. For our specific study habit tips, check out our list below:

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Study Habits

Starting a new school year after a long summer break can be a strenuous transition. As your student prepares for 8th grade, we've compiled a list of study habits and tips to support their success.

• Create a Reasonable Study Schedule: Whether students use an online platform like GoogleCal or a physical planner, they should familiarize themselves with their semester schedule. What days are busy with school and extracurricular activities?  What are optimal days to study or complete assignments?  Eighth graders should come up with a reasonable study plan prior to the start of school.
• Prepare Study Materials: Stock up on necessary study materials, from flashcards to highlighters. If students prefer virtual flashcards, they make a free account with Quizlet.
• Set Students Up for Success: If students foresee needing support in a particular subject, or hope to improve their grade in a specific course, AtomicMind can match your students with one of our incredible Subject Specialists.

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Top Resume Builders in August

At AtomicMind, we're dedicated to providing students with a competitive advantage, our Discover+ portal contains curated, high-impact extracurricular opportunities for your student. Here is a list of some activities we're excited about this month:

• Ayn Rand Essay Contest - Fountainhead Competition
• Congressional App Challenge
• CoderZ League - Junior Division
• Get involved with a campaign through DoSomething.org
• Join the collaborative Technovation Girls Challenge

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Our team at AtomicMind is here to support your student as they prepare for the school year ahead. Contact us to learn more about how we can support your soon-to-be-8th grader.