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Washington-Lee High School 2013-2014

The CONNECT program at Washington-Lee High School prepares students to lead and mentor through peer-to-peer relationships with 9th graders, fostering inclusivity and school spirit. Established based on research that highlights the importance of freshmen transition programs, CONNECT aims to support educational achievement by providing mentorship and leadership opportunities to students.

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Washington-Lee High School 2013-2014

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  1. Connect Washington-Lee High School 2013-2014

  2. 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

  3. Purpose of WL’s CONNECT Program

  4. 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.

  5. Our CONNECT mentors

  6. CONNECT Mentors Learn

  7. CONNECT Mentors Lend Learning the block schedule.

  8. Mentors touring with Freshmen!

  9. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

  10. CONNECT Mentors Lead

  11. Focus on Learn, Lend and Lead

  12. 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)

  13. Our TShirt

  14. 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

  15. 9th Grade GP Teacher CONNECT Partners

  16. CONNECT At a Glance

  17. Time to choose a CONNECT Committees Student Co-Chairs make up the new CONNECT STUDENT COUNCIL

  18. 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)

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