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The Transition to High School

The Transition to High School. EMMS/RMS PTA Presentation January 17, 2007. Agenda. Introductions II. Academic Program III. Extra-curricular Program Clubs/Activities Athletics Health Services Questions/Answers. The Transition to Ninth Grade is a Process, Not an Event. Jay Hertzog.

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The Transition to High School

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  1. The Transition to High School EMMS/RMS PTA Presentation January 17, 2007

  2. Agenda • Introductions II. Academic Program III. Extra-curricular Program • Clubs/Activities • Athletics • Health Services • Questions/Answers

  3. The Transition to Ninth Grade is a Process, Not an Event.Jay Hertzog

  4. AcademicsSample 9th Grade Student Schedule

  5. Career Pathways • A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area. • 3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation. • The Career Pathway is not a life-long career choice and may not necessarily be something a student would like to pursue following graduation from high school.

  6. The Career Pathways • Academic • Agricultural Science • Business & Information Technology • Family & Consumer Science • Jobs for Delaware Graduates • ROTC • Technology Education • Visual & Performing Arts

  7. Graduation Requirements • 4 credits of English Language Arts • 4 credits of Mathematics • One math credit must be taken during the student’s senior year • 3 credits of Laboratory Science • 4 credits of Social Studies • 1 credit of Physical Education • ½ credit of Health Education • 3 credits in a Career Pathway • 2 ½ Elective credits

  8. 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.

  9. Extra-Curricular Programs • Clubs/Activities • Athletics

  10. Health Services • School Nurse • Wellness Center

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. Scheduling Process • High school counselors will visit the middle schools. • Counselors will visit EMMS on April 2nd and RMS on April 3rd to present course selection information to the 8th grade ELA classes. • A Scheduling Information Night will be held at the high school in April. • Counselors will return to EMMS on April 17th and RMS on April 18th to answer questions and collect course requests.

  14. Helpful Tips • Choose your courses carefully. What you do today will impact what you do after graduation. • Planning is important for every student. • Keep your options open. • Choose your courses according to your career goals.

  15. Helpful Tips • Ask questions and communicate regularly with teachers and counselors. • Build organizational, time management, and study skills. Use your agenda book to write down all homework assignments, projects, tests and quizzes. • Get involved. Participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics.

  16. QUESTIONS? THANK YOU for your ATTENDANCE and PARTICIPATION.

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