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Transition to High School: Middle School Student Expectations

Presented by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, this guide covers key academic and extracurricular preparations for students transitioning from middle to high school. Explore career options, diploma types, graduation plans, and essential testing strategies. Get ready with the right tools and support!

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Transition to High School: Middle School Student Expectations

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  1. Middle School Expectationsfor StudentsGetting Ready for High School Presented by: Division of Student Services Ms. Deborah A. Montilla, District Director Miami-Dade County Public Schools

  2. Welcome Parents and Students!

  3. Preparing for High School While you’re in Middle School Academic things to do in Grade 6th - 8th :

  4. Makingchoices … • Elective choices • Extra-curricular activities (clubs, sports, community service, etc.) • High school courses taken in middle school

  5. Senior high school options: • career academies at feeder schools • magnet schools/programs • Vocational/Tech Centers • charter schools • and more

  6. Explore careers and career clusters • Know your interests, talents, and abilities (use assessments, FL Choices, etc) • Learn about careers, the job market, and education requirements • Make a plan. Develop your high school academic plan with ePEP. • Speak to your school counselor to discuss any concerns or questions

  7. Learn about different high school diploma options and requirements • Diploma Types • Standard diploma • Special diploma • IB diploma and AICE program • Certificate of completion • GED • Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements • The year you enter 9th grade determines the specific graduation requirements for each diploma type.

  8. Four-year, 24-credit Program 16 + 8= 24 Core Classes Other Electives Total

  9. Identify your high school graduation plan • Standard Diploma Graduation Plans • College Prep • Career Prep • College and Career Prep • Standard Graduation Prep

  10. To Do: Don’t forget:

  11. What can I do to be better prepared for college or work? • Challenge yourself • More math! • Have positive support

  12. FCAT & College Entrance Tests • These are a few important tests that are used to qualify you for high school graduation, admission to college, scholarships, and placement into college-level courses • FCAT • SAT • ACT • CPT

  13. Tools to Monitor Progress • Report Card • Progress Report • Career Portfolio • School planner • Standardized Test Score Reports (FCAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT)

  14. Resources • www.dadeschools.net(Student & Parent Portal) • www.facts.org • www.dial-a-teacher.com • www.student.gov • www.refdesk.com

  15. Who Can Help with Questions and Concerns in Middle School? • School Counselor • TRUST Specialist • Teachers

  16. Finally . . . The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams Eleanor Roosevelt

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