The Middle School Student’s Guide to Academic Success

Written by Blake Nemelka and Bo Nemelka
A Practical Roadmap for Middle Schoolers to Set Goals, Build Habits, and Prepare for the Future

Middle school is a time of big transitions—and even bigger opportunities. The Middle School Student’s Guide to Academic Success is the ultimate success tool for tweens and early teens navigating the shift to more independence, complex friendships, and higher academic expectations. Framed around 12 engaging conversation starters, this book helps students explore what they want for their future and gives them the tools to begin achieving it—starting now.

From goal setting and GPA improvement to time management, extracurricular balance, and eventually college readiness, scholarship planning, and money management, this step-by-step guide empowers students to take ownership of their personal and academic growth.

Why It’s a Must-Have for Middle Schoolers:

• ✅ Student-friendly language with a conversational tone—not a list of rules
• 🎯 Focuses on real-world skills: organization, prioritization, and future planning
• 🧠 Encourages self-reflection and confidence through practical, age-appropriate strategies
• 🏫 A great resource for parents, counselors, and middle school educators looking to guide students toward success
• 📘 A perfect companion to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Collection

Help students turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities with this empowering academic success guide.

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