High School Transition

1. High School Transition Helping Students Succeed By Mrs. Joan Cochran Mrs. Ellen Wood

2. Parent Involvement • Contact the teacher by phone or e-mail • Have specific questions • Be aware of undue pressure • Assume a supportive attitude • Check daily for homework, assignments and announcements • Talk to the guidance counselor

3. Stress the importance of academic effort • Read newsletters, attend open houses, and check progress reports • Stress the importance of good attendance • Work with your child to develop time-management skills, study skills, and organizational skills • Set boundaries and monitor activities such as TV, games, and phone use • Listen to your child

4. Communication Skills • Encourage your student to initiate communication • Maintain a positive attitude • Know that there are at least two sides to issues • Keep communication open • Know school regulations and policies • Be aware of report card dates and other important information

5. Inquiry Process Student Teacher Teacher Student

6. Student/Parent Teacher • Student/Parent/Teacher Counselor • Student/Parent/Teacher/Counselor • Administrator • Student/Parent/Teacher Principal An inquiry process is important. More often than not, issues can be resolved at the first step of dialogue between the student and the teacher.

7. Transition Expectations • Block scheduling • Program rigor • Homework demands • Social opportunities • Organizational skills • SOL requirements • The new SAT • GPA • Good attendance

8. Study Skills Students will need: • Necessary supplies • Note-taking skills • Organizational skills • Listening skills

9. Fall Semester English 9 Algebra 1, part A Elective PE 9 Spring Semester World History 1 Algebra 1 part B Earth Science Elective Sample Schedule

10. Students must attend class 81 days each semester Course failures result when students earn 10 or more absences (for any reason) Extended Day Extenuating Circumstances Attendance Matters

11. Graduation Requirements

12. New Grading Scale

13. DisciplinePolicy and Procedures • Progressive Discipline Model • Cell Phones • Possession vs. Use • Tardies • 4th – Warning/Parent Letter • 5th – Warning • 6th and 7th – ISS • 8th and Beyond – OSS/Parent Conference • Leaving School Grounds • OSS • Fighting • 10 Days OSS

14. QUESTIONS

15. Thank you for coming and have a wonderful school year!