12 years old

1. Describe any physical or behavioral signs of incipient puberty.
Angel talks quite often about what is "fair" and "not fair", and I realized she is developing some moral principles. Her concerns are focused on very specific things people she knows say and do, rather than incidents in the news or aspects of society. Angel is also looking at herself more in the mirror, she has even made a few comments about her weight.Angel has started to like boys as well.

2. How would you characterize your child at this point in terms of the under-controlled, over-controlled or resilient categories? Have there been any changes since the preschool period and why might they have occurred? I would defiantly categories Angel as resilient, she is way to easy going. I feel Angel is still the same when it comes to doing what she is told. The only thing we do different now is, I will compromise on more chores for more money. If Angel wants to go shopping at the mall then she needs to work for her money, Angel respects my rules and doesn't complain.


3. Using the 7th grade report card and your own observations, summarize your child’s academic skills at this point. What specific activities might promote some of these skills? Angel consistently contributes to cooperative group activities and respects the rights and possessions of others, and shows age-appropriate social interaction with peers.Her word reading, spelling and writing skills are strong.
She got A's in 7th grade English, Social Studies, and Spanish.
She got C's in 7th grade Math and Science. The teacher thought that she could do better with some tutoring and more studying.
She listens attentively, follows directions, and follows school rules.She needs to improve time management, and needs to be more consistent about working independently in the classroom and on homework. She has fairly frequent problems completing assignments and turning them in on time. Angel however has great academic skills, especially in drama class, and anything that involves Angel to be social. Angel loves art class and is looking to sign up in high school.