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Jamestown High School Transition Program

Jamestown High School Transition Program. “Building skills for a more independent tomorrow.”. Transition House. Program. The Jamestown Public Schools Transition Program is a program within James River Special Education Cooperative.

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Jamestown High School Transition Program

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  1. Jamestown High School Transition Program “Building skills for a more independent tomorrow.”

  2. Transition House

  3. Program • The Jamestown Public Schools Transition Program is a program within James River Special Education Cooperative. • Although housed off-campus, it is run through Jamestown High School and follows their policies and procedures. This program runs from 9:00 until 2:30, Monday through Friday, following the same calendar as the public schools.

  4. The program provides a post-secondary educational choice for students with disabilities who choose to continue working on transition skills through their Individual Education Plan (IEP) • Related services continue to be addressed according to needs of the individual

  5. Therapies continue as determined by IEP

  6. Some therapies are at the house, some are off-site.

  7. Eligibility • Must be receiving services through an IEP • Must be between the ages of 18 and 21 • Must have completed all required credits through their high school for graduation • Students participate in the graduation ceremony with their peers before attending the Transition Program • Upon completion of the Transition Program the student will receive a signed diploma

  8. Students participate in graduation activities with their friends

  9. Activities are centered around three core areas: • Vocational • Independent living • Recreation/Leisure

  10. Vocational Skills • Work experience is obtained both within the Transition House and in the community

  11. Work Sites that have welcomed us: *Humane Society *Hugos *Hi-Acres *OtterTail Power *United Presbyterian *Buffalo Mall *Hardees *Gussner Elem. *The Art Center *O’Reilly’s *Pantry Cafe *County Market *Movie Gallery *Civic Center *Ave Maria *Buffalo Mall *Alfred Dickey Library *and many others

  12. Daily Living Skills • Activities are focused toward teaching students to live more independently • Shopping • Cooking • Housekeeping • Transportation (Transit Bus) • Making and keeping appointments • Telephone Skills • Healthy lifestyles

  13. How much is this one?

  14. Knowledge of the local Transit Bus system is important

  15. Those groceries need to be bagged!

  16. What’s Christmas without some decorated cookies?

  17. Yard clean-up

  18. Sprucing up the house

  19. Making applesauce

  20. Sewing curtains

  21. Meal Preparation

  22. Money skills

  23. Recreation/Leisure • Focus is on teaching students to make good choices when deciding on free time activities • Board games • Dining out • Community events • Fitness • Computer activities

  24. Redhawks game in Fargo

  25. Health and fitness

  26. Building projects

  27. Games

  28. Relaxing with a movie

  29. Hanging with friends

  30. Volunteer work

  31. Social Events ****Celebrations****Family Picnics****Activities at The Bunker****Parties****

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