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Middle School to High School Transition Workshop for Parents
Created by: Nicole HackettPresented by: Your name here
Middle School to High School Transition Workshop for Parents
Created by: Nicole HackettPresented by: Your name here
Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
Why is graduation important? What leads to drop out? Where do parents fit in? How can parents help circumvent
drop out?
Why is graduation important? What leads to drop out? Where do parents fit in? How can parents help circumvent
drop out?
TopicsTopics Understanding Drop out & Warning Signs Parental Involvement
Benefits of Benefits for parents Obstacles to involvement How to help
What happens after the transition High School Graduation Requirements Truancy, School Safety, & Discipline
Understanding Drop out & Warning Signs Parental Involvement
Benefits of Benefits for parents Obstacles to involvement How to help
What happens after the transition High School Graduation Requirements Truancy, School Safety, & Discipline
ObjectivesObjectives Parents will have an understanding of the
important role they play throughout their child’s education
Parents will be given an introduction to LAUSD policies related to school safety, discipline, attendance, and graduation requirements
Parents will be better informed about the transition to high school
Parents will gain knowledge of how to stay involved despite adolescent resistance
Parents will have an understanding of the important role they play throughout their child’s education
Parents will be given an introduction to LAUSD policies related to school safety, discipline, attendance, and graduation requirements
Parents will be better informed about the transition to high school
Parents will gain knowledge of how to stay involved despite adolescent resistance
Overview of Parent WorkshopOverview of Parent Workshop Getting to know each other Pre-Questionnaire Definition of drop out and parental
involvement Importance of parental involvement and how
it can be maintained or increased following the transition to high school
Student concerns about the transition and how it affects performance
High School Graduation Requirements Truancy, discipline, and school safety Final Questionnaire Questions & Answers or Discussion
Getting to know each other Pre-Questionnaire Definition of drop out and parental
involvement Importance of parental involvement and how
it can be maintained or increased following the transition to high school
Student concerns about the transition and how it affects performance
High School Graduation Requirements Truancy, discipline, and school safety Final Questionnaire Questions & Answers or Discussion
Getting to Know You Icebreakers
Getting to Know You Icebreakers
#1 Fact or Fiction? Write down 3 things about yourself 2 true and 1 false
#2 Interview – Spend a few minutes speaking to a partner & identify 3 interesting facts to share with the group
#1 Fact or Fiction? Write down 3 things about yourself 2 true and 1 false
#2 Interview – Spend a few minutes speaking to a partner & identify 3 interesting facts to share with the group
Getting to Know YouGetting to Know You
Take a look around These people are a great resource
to use as we embark on this journey of helping your children graduate
Feel free to exchange information with one another following the conclusion of this workshop
Take a look around These people are a great resource
to use as we embark on this journey of helping your children graduate
Feel free to exchange information with one another following the conclusion of this workshop
Pre-Questionnaire Pre-Questionnaire What is school drop out? What are three ways parents can become
involved? How is a “failure” grade different at the
middle school and high school levels? On top of credit completion, what does a
student have to demonstrate before graduating?
What are the minimum requirements for college admission called?
What is school drop out? What are three ways parents can become
involved? How is a “failure” grade different at the
middle school and high school levels? On top of credit completion, what does a
student have to demonstrate before graduating?
What are the minimum requirements for college admission called?
Understanding Drop OutUnderstanding Drop Out “At-Risk” is defined as not having
earned sufficient course credits in the normally allotted time
Poor student engagement & lack of motivation are central to the process of drop out
“At-Risk” is defined as not having earned sufficient course credits in the normally allotted time
Poor student engagement & lack of motivation are central to the process of drop out
Warning Signs (Not all)Warning Signs (Not all)
Poor Attendance or Truancy Low grades Negative Attitude Toward School Disengagement Failure to be promoted to the next
grade level Behavioral problems
Poor Attendance or Truancy Low grades Negative Attitude Toward School Disengagement Failure to be promoted to the next
grade level Behavioral problems
What is Parental Involvement?
What is Parental Involvement?
Recently redefined from being something parents do to an exchange between home and school
Communication Information Sharing
Recently redefined from being something parents do to an exchange between home and school
Communication Information Sharing
Benefits of Parental Involvement on Student
Outcomes
Benefits of Parental Involvement on Student
Outcomes Student attitudes toward school are more positive
Higher Achievement Consistent Attendance Higher Graduation Rates
Student attitudes toward school are more positive
Higher Achievement Consistent Attendance Higher Graduation Rates
Benefits for ParentsBenefits for Parents More familiarity with how schools work Increased knowledge of education
programs More insight of how to support students Improved confidence in abilities to help
students More positive views of teachers & staff
at the school site
More familiarity with how schools work Increased knowledge of education
programs More insight of how to support students Improved confidence in abilities to help
students More positive views of teachers & staff
at the school site
Addressing Obstacles to InvolvementAddressing Obstacles to Involvement
Uninviting school environment Past negative experiences with schools
or a fear of “stepping on toes” Cultural barriers – language, attitudes
toward professional educators, or limited understanding of the American school system
Uninviting school environment Past negative experiences with schools
or a fear of “stepping on toes” Cultural barriers – language, attitudes
toward professional educators, or limited understanding of the American school system
Addressing Obstacles to Involvement Addressing Obstacles to Involvement
Basic needs surpassing educational needs (i.e., food, clothing, & shelter)
Safety concerns related to inner city schools or neighborhoods
Confusion about what can be done Lack of time
Basic needs surpassing educational needs (i.e., food, clothing, & shelter)
Safety concerns related to inner city schools or neighborhoods
Confusion about what can be done Lack of time
Student Concerns About High SchoolStudent Concerns About High School “Opportunity for a Fresh start” Homework Class difficulty Choosing the “right” classes Fitting in Getting lost Teacher expectations Test taking
“Opportunity for a Fresh start” Homework Class difficulty Choosing the “right” classes Fitting in Getting lost Teacher expectations Test taking
What Happens to Students After Transitioning?
What Happens to Students After Transitioning?
Lower GPA Reduced school engagement Increased absence rate
Lower GPA Reduced school engagement Increased absence rate
How can parents help students?
How can parents help students?
Parental participation in school monitoring home- work attending parent–teacher association
meetings Parental encouragement of
positive school behaviors Parental expectations for
achievement and attainment
Parental participation in school monitoring home- work attending parent–teacher association
meetings Parental encouragement of
positive school behaviors Parental expectations for
achievement and attainment
How can parents help students?
How can parents help students?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/parent_involvement.shtml
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Final_Parent_Involvement_Fact_Sheet_14732_7.pdf
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/parent_involvement.shtml
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Final_Parent_Involvement_Fact_Sheet_14732_7.pdf
LAUSD Graduation Requirements
LAUSD Graduation Requirements Social studies 30 credits
English 40 credits College Preparatory Mathematics 20 credits Laboratory Science Biological Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 credits Visual and Performing Arts 10 credits Electives 70 credits Applied Technology 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits Health 5 credits Life Skills 5 credits Total credits for diploma = 230
Social studies 30 credits English 40 credits College Preparatory Mathematics 20 credits Laboratory Science Biological Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 credits Visual and Performing Arts 10 credits Electives 70 credits Applied Technology 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits Health 5 credits Life Skills 5 credits Total credits for diploma = 230
Credit Requirements by school year
Credit Requirements by school year
Freshman 55 Sophomore year 110 Junior year 170 Senior year 230
Freshman 55 Sophomore year 110 Junior year 170 Senior year 230
Importance of the first 55 creditsImportance of the first 55 credits
Falling off track in the freshman year decreases the odds of earning a high school diploma i.e., not earning the first 55 credits on
time = warning sign
Falling off track in the freshman year decreases the odds of earning a high school diploma i.e., not earning the first 55 credits on
time = warning sign
“Failure”“Failure” In Middle School – a student may fail a
class and still be promoted without having to make it up “F” = False alarm
In High School – an “F” grade must be made up if the student is to earn necessary credits for graduation “F” = Failure
In Middle School – a student may fail a class and still be promoted without having to make it up “F” = False alarm
In High School – an “F” grade must be made up if the student is to earn necessary credits for graduation “F” = Failure
College Bound CurriculumCollege Bound Curriculum The “A-G” Requirements
A: Social Studies (2 years) B: English (4 years) C: Mathematics (3 years) D: Lab Science (2 years) E: World Languages (2 years) F: Visual/Performing Arts (1 year) G: Electives (1 years)
The LAUSD curriculum is designed such that every student can meet the minimum college admission requirements for both UC and Cal State systems
The “A-G” Requirements A: Social Studies (2 years) B: English (4 years) C: Mathematics (3 years) D: Lab Science (2 years) E: World Languages (2 years) F: Visual/Performing Arts (1 year) G: Electives (1 years)
The LAUSD curriculum is designed such that every student can meet the minimum college admission requirements for both UC and Cal State systems
Additional LAUSD Graduation Requirements
Additional LAUSD Graduation Requirements
Passing score of 350+ on both the Math and English sections of the CAHSEE examination
Identify a career pathway – exploration of skills and interests and choosing a career cluster
Computer literacy – completion of a computer education course or demonstrate competency on a performance assessment
Service Learning – teaching/learning strategy in which students learn and develop through active participation in high quality service that meets the needs of a community
Passing score of 350+ on both the Math and English sections of the CAHSEE examination
Identify a career pathway – exploration of skills and interests and choosing a career cluster
Computer literacy – completion of a computer education course or demonstrate competency on a performance assessment
Service Learning – teaching/learning strategy in which students learn and develop through active participation in high quality service that meets the needs of a community
TruancyTruancy Truancy occurs when a student is
absent 3 consecutive school days without a valid excuse or is tardy or absent for more than 30 minutes or any combination of the two
Severe consequences for truancy Fines paid by PARENTS Criminal prosecution of PARENTS
Truancy occurs when a student is absent 3 consecutive school days without a valid excuse or is tardy or absent for more than 30 minutes or any combination of the two
Severe consequences for truancy Fines paid by PARENTS Criminal prosecution of PARENTS
School Safety & Discipline School Safety & Discipline http://schoolsafety.lausd.net/ http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/
page?_pageid=33,912325&_dad=ptl&_schema=PTL_EP
http://schoolsafety.lausd.net/ http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/
page?_pageid=33,912325&_dad=ptl&_schema=PTL_EP
Post Questionnaire Post Questionnaire What is school drop out? What are three ways parents can
become involved? How is a “failure” grade different at the
middle school and high school levels? On top of credit completion, what does
a student have to demonstrate before graduating?
What are the minimum requirements for college admission called?
What is school drop out? What are three ways parents can
become involved? How is a “failure” grade different at the
middle school and high school levels? On top of credit completion, what does
a student have to demonstrate before graduating?
What are the minimum requirements for college admission called?
Questions? Thoughts? Comments?
Questions? Thoughts? Comments?
Thank you!Thank you! Your continued interest and support
in your child’s education will not go unrewarded!
If you have any further questions or would like to provide feedback about this workshop, please contact me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx or via e-mail ___________
Your continued interest and support in your child’s education will not go unrewarded!
If you have any further questions or would like to provide feedback about this workshop, please contact me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx or via e-mail ___________