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Freshman Academy

Freshman Academy. Leslie Esneault Freshman Academy Coordinator Amelia Ragland Columbia Freshman Academy Rod Tomlin Johnson Freshman Academy. April 2, 2015. Freshman Academy. Fall 2012 Butler High School Columbia High School Grissom High School Lee High School Fall 2013

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Freshman Academy

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  1. Freshman Academy Leslie Esneault Freshman Academy Coordinator Amelia Ragland Columbia Freshman Academy Rod Tomlin Johnson Freshman Academy April 2, 2015

  2. Freshman Academy • Fall 2012 • Butler High School • Columbia High School • Grissom High School • Lee High School • Fall 2013 • Johnson High School • Fall 2014 • Huntsville High School

  3. Freshman Academy • Why a Freshman Academy? • Creates small learning communities where incoming 9th grade students are provided supports to ease transition from middle school to high school. • Promotes interpersonal skills, effective use of resources and a high degree of personal accountability and self-advocacy. • Provides a focused look at life after high school by planning and preparing for college and career.

  4. Freshman Academy The mission of the HCS Freshman Academy is to ensure that 9th grade cohorts successfully graduate within four years with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in college and career. Goals Improve number of 9th grade students who matriculate to 10th grade by providing academic supports. Decrease number of 9th grade disciplinary referrals by teaching personal responsibility and developing positive relationships with faculty and staff. Improve 9th grade attendance by planning engaging, authentic, meaningful lessons and maintaining frequent parent contact.

  5. Freshman Academy Elements • A culture that is welcoming, challenging and flexible • Structured organization and time management skills • Student recognition • Frequent parent contact • On-going evaluation and focus on student achievement and growth • Team Design • 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens • Report Card Conferences • Commitment to Graduate Ceremony • No Place for Hate • Monthly Freshman Academy Roundtable • Freshman Student Advisory Council -NEW

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