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TRANSITION TO 9 TH GRADE. What you can expect How it will work Important dates Mentoring program Making the transition successful. What to expect. Parents,teachers, counselors Start the thinking process NOW! Talk with your parent/guardian Ask questions!!!!!!!!!
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TRANSITION TO 9TH GRADE • What you can expect • How it will work • Important dates • Mentoring program • Making the transition successful
What to expect • Parents,teachers, counselors • Start the thinking process NOW! • Talk with your parent/guardian • Ask questions!!!!!!!!! • Transitioning is a process
Important Dates • Today • January 22nd-Freshman Fest • January 29th-H.S. counselors to Math • January 29th & Feb. 7th-Evening Workshop @ high school • February (?) Mentors to Homeroom • Spring-High School Visit (April) & other activities TBD • 2nd week of August-Freshman Tours & hot dog roast
Mentoring Program • February (??) • Develop a list of questions in HR • High school students • Answer question • We are all here to help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Survey Results • Current H.S. Freshman-Science I • Homework is given 1st day/week of school • Was not prepared for the homework • Wasn’t aware of what HS was like • Hard to manage everything 1st qrt.
What can you do now? • Prioritize-academics over social time • Get homework done nightly • Use class time appropriately • Hand in work on time • Organize • Don’t rely on extra-credit • Know that your teachers care
Don’t Forget!!!!! • Prepare yourself now for high school • Tell parents about January newsletter • Be thinking of questions • Attend January 22nd-Freshman Fest • Discuss transition with parents • Don’t be afraid to ask questions
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