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Ninth Grade Academy

Ninth Grade Academy. Board of Education Presentation January 9, 2007. Steering Committee Members. Julie Bowers, DO Gina Osik, EMMS Jody Dallas, MHS Anne Park, RMS Kelley Donohoe, MHS Vonnie Perrine, MHS Felecia Duggins, MHS Cindy Porcelli, MHS

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Ninth Grade Academy

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  1. Ninth Grade Academy Board of Education Presentation January 9, 2007

  2. Steering Committee Members Julie Bowers, DO Gina Osik, EMMS Jody Dallas, MHS Anne Park, RMS Kelley Donohoe, MHS Vonnie Perrine, MHS Felecia Duggins, MHS Cindy Porcelli, MHS Shelley Flickinger, MHS Andrea Rashbaum, DO Jenna Hall, MHS Kittie Rehrig, DO/Parent Kyle Husni, Student, RMS Will Rehrig, Student, EMMS Steve Johnson, MHS Marsha Rogers. Parent Patrick Kelly, Student, MHS Gayle Rutter, MHS Tomika Long, RMS Rob Schumacher, MHS Dave Maloney, DO Laura Smith, MHS John Martin, MHS Sandra Smithers, DO Peggy McKibbin, RMS Donna Mitchell, MHS

  3. Sub-Committees • Academic Program • Advisory Period • PBS (Positive Behavior Support) • Transitioning

  4. The Transition to Ninth Grade is a Process Not an EventJay Hertzog

  5. The Ninth Grade Challenge • The failure rate in grade 9 is three to five times higher than at any other grade level: • 60% of at risk 8th graders do not graduate with their class or never graduate from high school. • Economically disadvantaged and minority students are twice as likely to fail. • Most students drop out of school because they get lost in the large high school setting. Much less attention is paid to them. • Most students who drop out of high school make the decision in 9th grade.

  6. Research suggests that programs targeting the transition between 8th and 9th grade have the highest degree of success.

  7. AcademicsSample Student Schedule

  8. Benefits • Smooth Transition from 8th grade to 9th grade. (Hybrid Schedule) • Allows all students to take math all year in a block schedule. (SREB Report) • Maintain the semesterized block for science and social studies. (Lessens student load/Promotes depth of instruction) • Allows all students to take ELA all year facilitating the infusion of literacy across all curricular areas.(SREB Report)

  9. Advisory Period • Implement a structured, designed curriculum which sets the stage for a comprehensive advisory program, grades 9-12. • 9th grade – Character Development • To meet regularly, i.e. weekly, bi-weekly. • Specific program decision to be made in collaboration with the new administrative team.

  10. PBS • Maintain the current PBS system as it exists at MHS. • Expectations: Character, Attitude, Vision, and Success • Ticket system for reinforcement • Establish a 9th grade sub-committee to oversee program. • Review 9th grade discipline for planning purposes • Use RMS Fishes and MMS Sigma Rho as student leaders.

  11. Transitioning • Parent Preview Night • Student Preview Program – 9th grade students • Mix It Up/Combined Field Day (including MOT Charter School and St. Anne students) • 9th Grade Summer Social • Logistics and additional activities TBD

  12. Summary • Academic Program • Professional Development • Advisory • Professional Development • PBS • Maintain Current Program • Transitioning • Joint PTA Meeting – January 17, 2007

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