7th & 8th grade is a little bit different than 6th grade.  In 7th grade & in 8th grade...

• You are allowed to participate in sports besides intramurals and you can compete with your team against the other schools.
• You can choose your elective classes and be in them for a longer time.
• You take the MEAP tests.
• You have more homework to do.
• You are treated more like an adult.
• You have more responsibility.

You will do great in 7th and 8th grade if you just remember these things.....

• Stout is like family.  Your friends and your teachers are here for you. 
• In 7th and 8th grade, you will have a lot of new opportunities to explore and challenges to overcome.  But don't be nervous!  Enjoy each new opportunity and tackle each new challenge with a good attitude. 
• Concentrate on doing your best.
• Come prepared to class.  Bring everything you are suppose to bring.
• Pay attention in class.
• Study hard and get the best grades you can get. 
• Do all your homework and hand it in on time. 
• Try to do as many extra credit assignments as you can.
• Ask for help when you need help.  The teachers at Stout want to help you.  All you have to do is ask.
• Always behave :-)
• Be a good friend and have fun with your friends.
• Join an after school activity.  Become involved with something that you like and get a friend to join it with you - that way it's more fun.