High School Transition

Helping Students Succeed

By Mrs. Joan CochranMrs. Ellen Wood

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

• 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

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

Inquiry Process

Student Teacher

Teacher Student

• Student/Parent Teacher

•Student/Parent/Teacher Counselor

•Student/Parent/Teacher/Counselor

Administrator

•Student/Parent/Teacher Principal

An inquiry process is important. More often thannot, issues can be resolved at the first step of dialoguebetween the student and the teacher.

Transition Expectations

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

Study Skills

Students will need:

• Necessary supplies• Note-taking skills• Organizational skills• Listening skills

Fall Semester• English 9

• Algebra 1, part A

• Elective

• PE 9

Spring Semester• World History 1

• Algebra 1 part B

• Earth Science

• Elective

• 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

Standard Diploma Advanced

DiplomaStudies Diploma

Discipline Credits Verified Credits

Credits Verified Credits

English 4 2 4 2

Math 3 1 4 2

Science 3 1 4 2

Social Studies 3 1 4 2

Foreign Lang. 3 (2+2)

Health and PE 2 2

Electives 6 2

Fine Arts 1 1

Selected SOL 1 1

Totals 22 6 24 9

Range Letter Grade

93-100 A

90-92 A-

87-89 B+

83-86 B

80-82 B-

77-79 C+

73-76 C

70-72 C-

67-69 D+

64-66 D

Below 64 E

DisciplineDisciplinePolicy and Policy and ProceduresProceduresProgressive Discipline Model

Cell PhonesPossession vs. Use

Tardies4th – Warning/Parent Letter5th – Warning6th and 7th – ISS8th and Beyond – OSS/Parent Conference

Leaving School GroundsOSS

Fighting10 Days OSS

Thank you for coming and have a wonderful school year!