Which Secondary School Arrangement Helps to Lessen the Transitional Difficulties

Which secondary school arrangement helps to lessen the transitional difficulties associated when students enter high school?

A) Having an elementary school go through eighth grade so there is only one transition
B) Having the student transition to junior high and then to high school
C) Having students attend middle school from fifth grade on
D) None of the configurations lessen the drops in achievement and self esteem when students enter high school.