From a Google search: What do I need to know about middle school

These kind of stood out on the first page … and … there were 528,000,000 results!

http://www.education.com/grade/middle-school/

Seems to be a right comprehensive site covering:

• Adolescent brain development
• How to talk to
• What to expect for writing and math
• Social life
• Gender differences
• Supplies list
• Activities and worksheets

 http://fvms.peachschools.org/content/what-parents-need-know-about-middle-school-kids

Nice summary for parents discussing:

• They crave structure, but push against it.
• They need to feel a sense of independence and safety at the same time.
• They don’t think before they act.
• Parental discipline
  • Be consistent with what you say and do.
  • You are not their friend and they don’t need you to be their friend.
  • They can rationalize things, but they are not necessarily rational.
  • Always get to know your kids friends.
• Be in touch with your child’s teachers throughout the school year
• Make your child bring their work home for you to see it every night.
• Check the school website to know what’s going on.

(This website is worth a visit just to see how nicely set up and informative one can be.)

http://www.wikihow.com/Know-What-to-Expect-in-Middle-School

Written by middle-schoolers for middle-schoolers – a bunch of observations and tips. Could be supportive reading for your middle-schooler,

http://www.ask.com/answers/12429171/what-are-the-top-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-middle-school

A bunch of comment posted by middle-schoolers. The variety of viewpoints is interesting and insightful.