9th Grade Transition: A Comprehensive Approach Presented by Janice Koslowski, Principal
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9th Grade Transition: A Comprehensive Approach Presented by Janice Koslowski, Principal
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9th Grade Transition: A Comprehensive Approach Presented 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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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9th Grade Transition:A Comprehensive
Approach
Presented 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 student's 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
1. Principal & AP (who oversees 9th grade) spend the day at the feeder middle school(s)
2. Strictly a Q & A
3. This is an opportunity for rising 9th graders to ask you anything - and they will!
January Face-to-Face: Parents
1. Principal & Director of Student Counseling meet with parents to overview the high school schedule
2. Lead teachers on hand to answer 1:1 questions about academic levels, etc.
3. 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: ExpoRising 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 InstituteObjective: 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 Involved, etc
Student Group Leaders guide Rising 9th graders through the day
Lunch provided
August Orientation
STUDENTS: Zero Day - includes a walk through of the schedule, meeting teachers, school spirit activities
PARENTS: Program Overview - includes a tour of the building with a variety of staff while reviewing school programs
9th Grade Academy
Select small, core group of rising 9th graders who are most "at risk" academically
Schedule in a small resource with support from the reading specialist and a math teacher
Monitor closely for key indicators
Ongoing Parent Bridge
First quarter Information Night: 3 topics, "round table" model, distribute report cards
Third quarter College Admissions Seminar just for 9th graders
You have succeeded if...1) Your 9th graders get to the first day of
school and they are excited but not anxious;2) Your 9th graders' academic progress is
improved from their 8th grade year;3) Your 9th grade parents feel connected to key school staff and know how to get help.
