Surviving the Jump: Preparing Your Child for High School Expectations The jump from Year 6 to Year 7 is the largest transition in a student's school career. They go from being the oldest kids in primary school, with one main teacher and a highly guided environment, to being the youngest in high school—managing multiple teachers, moving between classrooms, and facing a significant increase in homework and independent study. This transition requires more than just academic knowledge; it requires a leap in executive functioning skills like time management, organization, and self-directed learning. Here is how you can help your child prepare for the expectations of Year 7: Teach Time Management Early High school students must manage multiple project deadlines at once. Help your child practice using a planner or calendar to map out homework schedules. Breaking a large project into smaller, daily tasks is a skill that must be explicitly taught. Encourage Active Note-Taking In primary school, teachers often print worksheets or write everything on the board. I