The Transition from Middle School to High School

1. The Transition from Middle School to High School

2. Eighth graders are often excited about the transition to high school The high school offers: • more freedom and more choices • the opportunity to participate in more activities • the opportunity to develop friendships

3. But many eighth grade students express concerns with • learning a new building • making friends • having more difficult courses • earning good grades

4. NHS Graduation RequirementsCredits + Keystone Exams = Standards Based High School Diploma Students must successfully complete 21 credits (students typically earn 6.5 credits per year). Specific credit requirements are: (1 credit = 1 full school year) 4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Science 3 credits Math 2 credits PE/Health 5 credits Electives

5. Supports for Students with IEPs • General Education classroom -Inclusion: Co-taught/Instructional assistant • Learning Support, Emotional Support, Autistic Support Classrooms • Support Services and related services: Speech/Language, OT, PT, Vision, Hearing, Adolescent Counseling

6. Course Selection Parent and Student Information Night at NHS Thursday, February 7  • 6:00 to 6:30 PM: Self -Guided Departmental Tour of NHS • 6:30 to 7:15 PM: Course Information Presentation in Auditorium • 7:15 to 8:00 PM: Self -Guided Departmental Tour

7. Learning how to study and how to manage time continue to be major concerns once students make the transition into high school.

8. Resource Room/Study Skills Class • offered as 3 day or 6 day course • counts as an elective credit • grades are given • not listed in Course of Study Booklet

9. Resource Room/Study Skills Class • supports students in their Core Classes including Math, Science, English, Social Studies and Language • helps students develop Study Skills through interactive weekly mini-lessons and independent lessons based on the content of their core classes. • guides students in developing life skills and a plan for after High School!

10. This class is not…….. intended to take the place of studying and doing homework at home. meant to provide an individual tutor or “study buddy” meant to take the place of before or after school tutoring a Study Hall

11. This class will……. assist students in developing specific study strategies which they can use in their content area classes. provide students with the opportunity to complete homework, review material and reinforce skills learned in core academic courses. make available a location in which to utilize accommodations outlined in their IEP. (Ex. extended time on tests and quizzes)

13. Scoring • Weekly Activities (20 pts ?) • Organization Checks (100 points per MP) • Study Skills Assignments (200 points per MP) (20 points per week/Assign.?) • Xtra Math (10 pts per week) (100 pts per MP.) • Daily Points: • 2 Point for Agenda/Canvas • 1 Point Daily Plan • 5 Points for Time on Task • Total of 8 Points per day • 40 points per week (400 points per MP) • About 800 points per Marking Period! • Enter weekly. • Half and Half!

16. Support for Core Classes

18. Set goals • Test Taking Skills • Writing • Manage time • Organization • Work with teachers & peers • Take and interact with notes • Study for tests • Do Homework • Prepare for presentations • Ask Questions • Identify your strengths and weaknesses

21. Proactive (I am in control) There are 2 types of people in the world. Which one are you? Reactive (the blame game) If someone calls you a name, you call them one back. If someone hits you, you hit them back. If you get a bad grade, you blame your teacher. If you lose a game, you blame the other team. You think before you act. You recognize you CAN’T control everything that happens to you, but you can control what you do about it. You don’t let others push your buttons or allow you to become angry or upset.

22. Repeat, Repeat, Repeat • If there is a short piece of information you can’t seem to remember , say it out loud to yourself several times. • By simply repeating the information aloud, you’ll have a better chance of remembering it for the long-term.

24. Why are you calling this class Study Skills? Goals: 1. Support students in their core classes. 2. Teach and practice various Study Skills and Improve Executive Functioning skills using WICOR strategies.

25. Frequently Asked Questions • Can my child do homework in your class? • Can my child fail this class? • How much time do you spend teaching mini lessons? • Does this class have homework? • My child has good study skills already, do they have to do the mini lessons?

26. Before/After School Academic Help Located in NHS Library Monday through Thursday 6:45 – 7:10 am and 2:30 – 4:00 pm Friday 6:45 – 7:10 am

27. 2018-19 Co-curricular Clubs and Activities • Adventure • Diversity Pride • Friends Helping Friends • Art • Ceramics • Change It Up • Garden • Choir/Instrumental Music • Class Officers • Dance Team • Debate • Drama • Environmental Action • Future Business Leaders of America • Future Problem Solving • Game • Graphic Arts • Interact • Jazz Band/Ensemble • Mathletes • Model UN • Movie Club • Musical/Musical Theater • National Honor Society • Nature • Neshaminy Pride • Newspaper • Orchestra • Photography • Reading Olympics • Superintendent's Scholars Bowl • Literary Magazine • School Store • Science • Service Learning • Ski • Spectrum • Student Council • World Affairs Council • World Languages • Yearbook • Yoga NHS Club and Activities Website: https://www.familyid.com/programs/2018-2019-neshaminy-high-school-co-curricular-clubs-and-activities

28. Secondary Transition: What Families Need to Know • Transition planning is required to begin at age 14 as part of the IEP process • Talk with your child about future goals. Do these goals require a college education or specialized training? Do you your and your child’s goals match? • If your child keeps clear goals in mind, school will seem more important. • Students who are planning to go to college or specialized training will benefit from taking higher level math and English classes. • Transition resources on HS Special Ed Department webpage under Parent Resources https://www.neshaminy.org/Page/22821

29. Secondary Transition Resources • Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide • Office of Vocational Rehabilitation • Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs: Intellectual Disabilities and Autism • PA Career Zone • Parent resources from PATTAN

30. Planning for the Future Checklist Students can use this checklist to get ready for life after high school. This checklist helps them to talk about their progress and how best to plan for their future.

31. Differences between High School and College Accommodations for Students with Disabilities • Applicable Laws • Required Documentation • Self-Advocacy • Parental Role • Instruction, Grades and Tests • Study Responsibilities

32. Stay involved at school Attend parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings and your child’s school activities. Contact the teacher, IEP case manager or school counselor when you have questions about any of the following: • a class, scheduling, or attendance • changes in behavior or attitude • questions about graduation credits Monitor your child’s progress on Home Access and Canvas

33. Contact Information Ron Brown Special Education Teacher rbrown@neshaminy.org Tadd Fox Special Education Department Chairperson tfox@neshaminy.org John Iannacone Middle School Special Education Supervisor jiannacone@neshaminy.org Lorraine Johnson High School Special Education Supervisor ljohnson@neshaminy.org Robert Mueller Assistant Principal rmueller@neshaminy.org

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