9thGradeTransitionAComprehensiveApproachPresentedby.pptVIP

9th Grade Transition:A Comprehensive ApproachPresented by Janice Koslowski,Principal Our Agenda The Why of 9th Grade Transition The Who of 9th Grade Transition The What of 9th Grade Transition Wrapping it up The Why 9th Grade transition is essential to high school success Your drop out rate is directly impacted by a students level of success in 9th grade Personalizing the school environment starts day one The Who of 9th Grade Transition Your transition plan can include a variety of key people. YOU, the school principal, must lead the charge and model relationship building. Other key people will include your 9th grade counselor, AP, teachers, and student leaders. The What of 9th Grade Transition January: Face-to-Face (students + parents) February-March: Blog April: Expo Summer Institute August Orientation (students parents) 9th Grade Academy First quarter - Parent Info Night Third quarter - College Planning Session January Face-to-Face: Students Principal AP (who oversees 9th grade) spend the day at the feeder middle school(s) Strictly a Q A This is an opportunity for rising 9th graders to ask you anything - and they will! January Face-to-Face: Parents Principal Director of Student Counseling meet with parents to overview the high school schedule Lead teachers on hand to answer 1:1 questions about academic levels, etc. This is an opportunity for rising 9th grade parents to meet key people - share your message! February-March: The Rising 9th Grade Blog Students can access an online blog (monitored by the AP) to ask any ongoing questions they have about high school. April: Expo Rising 9th Graders visit the high school Part I - Intros and performances Part II - Club Fair Part III - Athletic Info Part IV - Student Panel Part V - Reading Assessment Summer Institute Objective: take away the mysteries of high school One day institute led by upperclassmen 20 minute sessions designed to address transition issues: Time Management, Organization, Pep rallies, Getting