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9th Grade Transition: A Comprehensive Approach Presented by Janice Koslowski, Principal

9th Grade Transition: A Comprehensive Approach Presented by Janice Koslowski, Principal. Our Agenda. The "Why" of 9th Grade Transition The "Who" of 9th Grade Transition The "What" of 9th Grade Transition Wrapping it up. The "Why". 9th Grade transition is essential to high school success

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9th Grade Transition: A Comprehensive Approach Presented by Janice Koslowski, Principal

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  1. 9th Grade Transition:A Comprehensive ApproachPresented by Janice Koslowski,Principal

  2. Our Agenda • The "Why" of 9th Grade Transition • The "Who" of 9th Grade Transition • The "What" of 9th Grade Transition • Wrapping it up

  3. The "Why" • 9th Grade transition is essential to high school success • Your drop out rate is directly impacted by a student's level of success in 9th grade • Personalizing the school environment starts day one

  4. The "Who" of 9th Grade Transition • Your transition plan can include a variety of key people. • YOU, the school principal, must lead the charge and model relationship building. • Other key people will include your 9th grade counselor, AP, teachers, and student leaders.

  5. The "What" of 9th Grade Transition • January: Face-to-Face (students + parents) • February-March: Blog • April: Expo • Summer Institute • August Orientation (students & parents) • 9th Grade Academy • First quarter - Parent Info Night • Third quarter - College Planning Session

  6. January Face-to-Face: Students • Principal & AP (who oversees 9th grade) spend the day at the feeder middle school(s) • Strictly a Q & A • This is an opportunity for rising 9th graders to ask you anything - and they will!

  7. January Face-to-Face: Parents • Principal & Director of Student Counseling meet with parents to overview the high school schedule • Lead teachers on hand to answer 1:1 questions about academic levels, etc. • This is an opportunity for rising 9th grade parents to meet key people - share your message!

  8. February-March: The Rising 9th Grade Blog • Students can access an online blog (monitored by the AP) to ask any ongoing questions they have about high school.

  9. April: Expo • Rising 9th Graders visit the high school • Part I - Intros and performances • Part II - Club Fair • Part III - Athletic Info • Part IV - Student Panel • Part V - Reading Assessment

  10. Summer Institute • Objective: take away the mysteries of high school • One day institute led by upperclassmen • 20 minute sessions designed to address transition issues: Time Management, Organization, Pep rallies, Getting Involved, etc • Student Group Leaders guide Rising 9th graders through the day • Lunch provided

  11. August Orientation • STUDENTS: Zero Day - includes a walk through of the schedule, meeting teachers, school spirit activities • PARENTS: Program Overview - includes a tour of the building with a variety of staff while reviewing school programs

  12. 9th Grade Academy • Select small, core group of rising 9th graders who are most "at risk" academically • Schedule in a small resource with support from the reading specialist and a math teacher • Monitor closely for key indicators

  13. Ongoing Parent Bridge • First quarter Information Night: 3 topics, "round table" model, distribute report cards • Third quarter College Admissions Seminar just for 9th graders

  14. You have succeeded if... • 1) Your 9th graders get to the first day of school and they are excited but not anxious; • 2) Your 9th graders' academic progress is improved from their 8th grade year; • 3) Your 9th grade parents feel connected to key school staff and know how to get help.

  15. Follow up contact:Janice Koslowski • jmkos1@gmail.com • 904-705-7438

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