--- title: The Friends' Central School Blog | N-12 Advice | middle school description: middle school | As a leader in (innovative) education since 1845, Friends' Central School shares its perspective on relevant topics in 21st century learning. --- - [About Us](http://friendscentral.org/about) - [Admissions](http://friendscentral.org/admission) - [Academics](https://friendscentral.org/academics) - [Athletics](http://friendscentral.org/page.cfm?p=501) - [Arts](https://friendscentral.org/arts) - [Campus Life](https://friendscentral.org/campus-life) - [Request Info](https://info.friendscentral.org/free-guide#_ga=2.50017889.679910470.1731592311-467942295.1720540655) [![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-wide.png) ![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-narrow.png)](https://www.friendscentral.org/) Outstanding Quaker Education Since 1845 | Nursery - Grade 12 - [About Us](https://www.friendscentral.org/about) - 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[School Calendar](https://www.friendscentral.org/calendar) - [FCS Blog](https://blog.friendscentral.org/#_ga=2.229267550.351763938.1520833058-1423637094.1518007214) - [Parents](https://www.friendscentral.org/parents) - [Trustee Portal](https://www.friendscentral.org/board-member) - [FCS Summer Programs](http://www.fcsprograms.org/home/) - [FCA (Aquatics)](http://www.swimfca.org/) [The Friends' Central School Blog](https://blog.friendscentral.org) [![Choosing A New Middle School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/_MOO8083-tiny-web.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/choosing-a-middle-school) ## [What to Look For When Considering a New Middle School for Your Child](https://blog.friendscentral.org/choosing-a-middle-school) [By Andy White '03](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/andy-white) Jun 08 2022 The right middle school for your child makes a tremendous difference in their educational experience! From exploring new passions, engaging in hands-on learning, and building peer relationships,. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/choosing-a-middle-school) [![DSC_3452-1](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/DSC_3452-1.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/the-no-drama-no-tears-way-to-help-your-middle-schooler-with-homework) ## [8 Tips to Help Your Middle Schooler With Homework](https://blog.friendscentral.org/the-no-drama-no-tears-way-to-help-your-middle-schooler-with-homework) [By Alexa Quinn '98](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/alexa-quinn-98) Feb 01 2021 As a middle school educator, I often think back to my time as a sixth, seventh, or eighth grader and remember the things that were most challenging and rewarding about those years. One of the things. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/the-no-drama-no-tears-way-to-help-your-middle-schooler-with-homework) [![FCS_Middle-School_-Advisory-Program.jpg](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Capture%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/middle-school-advisory-program) ## [5 Benefits of a Strong Middle School Advisory Program](https://blog.friendscentral.org/middle-school-advisory-program) [By Alexa Quinn '98](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/alexa-quinn-98) Dec 28 2020 [Middle school](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/middle-school) is a time of transition. Transitioning between schools, transitioning between social circles, transitioning physically and socially from children into teenagers. And like a lot of. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/middle-school-advisory-program) [![Friends Central-Scholarships vs Financial Aid-What's the Difference](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FCS%20scholarships%20vs%20financial%20aid%20blog%20feature%20image.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/scholarships-vs-financial-aid) ## [Scholarships vs. Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance: What's the Difference?](https://blog.friendscentral.org/scholarships-vs-financial-aid) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Feb 03 2020 If you are considering an independent school education for your child, then you may have concerns related to whether or not your family will be able to afford the cost. This worry can cause many. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/scholarships-vs-financial-aid) [![FC-4236 (1)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FC-4236%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-middle-school) ## [What to Expect From Friends’ Central Middle School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-middle-school) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Oct 28 2019 Many families who are considering changing middle schools do not know what to expect from the process, which can lead to anxiety and confusion. You want to know that you are making the right. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-middle-school) [![Middle-School-Resilience](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Middle-School-Resilience.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/middle-school-resilience) ## [How Building Resilience Can Help Middle Schoolers Thrive in Adolescence & Beyond](https://blog.friendscentral.org/middle-school-resilience) [By Alexa Quinn '98](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/alexa-quinn-98) Apr 14 2019 As parents, it’s natural for us to want to protect our children from adversity and the pain that comes with it—whether that’s related to performing poorly on a test, not making the team, not being. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/middle-school-resilience) [![Bring-Maker-Principles-Home](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Bring-Maker-Principles-Home.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-bring-stem-out-of-the-classroom) ## [How to Bring STEM Out of the Classroom (and Into the Home)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-bring-stem-out-of-the-classroom) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Dec 03 2018 Every parent’s first responsibility is making sure that their children are happy and healthy. But a close second, especially in today’s interconnected, global world and economy, is ensuring that your. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/how-to-bring-stem-out-of-the-classroom) [![FCS_Students-in-Park](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FCS_Students-in-Park.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/teaching-children-about-community) ## [How Your City Can Help Instill a Sense of Community in Your Child: Philadelphia Opportunities for You and Your Kids](https://blog.friendscentral.org/teaching-children-about-community) [By Alexa Quinn '98](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/alexa-quinn-98) Nov 08 2018 As parents, we understand that the community plays an important role in the lives of our family and our children. No matter where you live or where you come from, community anchors us. Community. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/teaching-children-about-community) [![Empowering students to learn](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Empowering-students-to-learning-(feature).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/empowering-students-to-take-ownership-of-learning) ## [How Parents Can Empower Students to Own Their Learning](https://blog.friendscentral.org/empowering-students-to-take-ownership-of-learning) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Oct 18 2018 While there are many factors that go into raising an academically successful child, encouraging a love of learning is the most important. When a child loves learning, a personal investment and sense. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/empowering-students-to-take-ownership-of-learning) [![Maker-Movement-in-Education](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Maker-Movement-in-Education.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/maker-movement-in-education) ## [3 Non-Academic Qualities the Maker Movement Can Nurture in Your Child](https://blog.friendscentral.org/maker-movement-in-education) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Aug 06 2018 When it comes to finding the right private or independent school for your child, you want to make sure that the school you choose is going to be the one that helps your child develop into the. 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