AtomicMind 8th Graders: July Highlights

Preparing for 8th Grade

As reach approach summer's halfway point, you may be wondering how to best prepare your rising 8th grader for the academic year ahead—their last before entering high school. AtomicMind has compiled a list to help your students make the most of their summer break.

Summer To-Do List

1. Make the effort to learn something new! Consider enrolling your child in a Coursera class to explore a new topic of
   interest—from Data Science to Contemporary Art
2. Check in with your child’s school about any required (or recommended) summer reading or assignments. For support completing summer work, please reach out to AtomicMind to be connected with a subject specialist!
3. Participate in summer enrichment activities, from sports to independent writing. Looking for ideas? Check out the list we’ve compiled below!

Top Resume Builders of the Month:

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To help provide your student with an academic advantage, AtomicMind has prepared a list of opportunities available to your rising 8th grader.

• Advocate for environmental justice through 350.org
• Participate in the Congressional App Challenge
• Join the American Debate League

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Contact us to learn more about how our Subject Specialists, Writing Coaches, and Head Advisors can support your soon-to-be 8th grader.

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