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Connect. Washington-Lee High School 2013-2014. What is CONNECT?. A program that prepares WL students to: Lead and Mentor A program addition to our existing Small Learning Community structure
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Connect Washington-Lee High School 2013-2014
What is CONNECT? • A program that prepares WL students to: • Lead and • Mentor • A program addition to our existing Small Learning Community structure • CONNECT mentors work with 9th graders in a peer-to-peer relationship which promotes inclusivity, school spirit and school connectedness • CONNECT mentors are student helpers who share experiences, knowledge and friendship with 9th graders
Purpose of WL’s CONNECT Program
Background Research suggests that merging several middle schools into one high school can increase the loss of educational achievement. Ninth grade can be a “make or break” year. Freshmen transition programs are recommended. W-L implemented a Freshmen Transition Program in 2009, called Freshmen Connection or Small Learning Communities. In 2012 CONNECT was added to this existing program to include a student leadership and mentorship component.
CONNECT Mentors Lend Learning the block schedule.
Focus on Learn, Lend and Lead
First Day of School Agenda 8:00-8:20 Arrival and Check in – Name tags by Alpha in Cafeteria – have teachers name and room number on it and learning community 8:25 – Gym door opens for students 8:35 – 9:05 – Assembly 9:05 Release ½ to the Generals Period – ½ to the cafeteria (yardsticks and poster boards)
WL’s CONNECT Organization Ms. McClellan Ms. Peters Ms. Reed Ms. Gregory Mr. DeRocco Ms. Myklestad Ms. Callaway Ms. Catino 9th Grade GP Classroom Teachers Mentor GP Teachers Five CONNECT Committee’s two student co-chairs x 5 committees = 10 equal partners All CONNECT Students
9th Grade GP Teacher CONNECT Partners
Time to choose a CONNECT Committees Student Co-Chairs make up the new CONNECT STUDENT COUNCIL
New this year • Connect bulletin board outside of the library (Ms. Myklestad and Ms. Reed) • Improved “prep”sessions (Ms. Callaway, Mr. DeRocco, Ms. Catino, Ms. Myklestad) • Tip of the Month • How to promote clubs, activities and sports • Lesson support (Ms. Reed, Ms. McClellan) • Mentor GP classes meet in cafeteria! (Ms. Gregory) • Middle school mentor visits (Ms. Gregory) • Partnership development (Ms. Callaway and Ms. McClellan) • Mentor support (Ms. Catino, Mr. DeRocco and Ms. Reed) • Document and promote our successes! (Ms. Peters)