Transition to the High School

ChangeResponsibilityMaturityChoicesPeer Pressure/Decision MakingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills/School Work

Change

Process began last spring with the choosing of courses vs. being told what to take.

New building, teachers, expectations.

Student Responsibility

Writing down assignments.Communicating with teachers.Doing homework on a daily basis.Keeping a good attendance record.Not being late for school or classes.

Maturity

PhysicallyMentallyEmotionallySocially

Choices

Choosing what’s bestDoing well in schoolClean slate for gradesElectives – can help discover new talentsExtracurricular clubs & activities

Decision Making

Peer PressureBeing an individualPositive Peer Pressure

Reach for goals set by selfTake part in school activities

Negative Peer PressureCutting classesBeing destructiveUsing drugs or alcohol

Time Management

No more 8th period club/study hallDoing homework at home, not in a 10

minute homeroomMapping out long range projects –

deadlinesMay need more time to study for testsStay away from phone/INTERNET when

trying to get work done

Organizational Skills

Keeping an assignment book - find out what system works for your child

Setting short term and attainable goalsSetting up a study areaLearning to prioritizeAvoid procrastination

Grades and School Work

Clean Slate – “senior comment”Employers & colleges will see courses

that students took advantage ofParent Portal – if you have not signed up,

please do so for this year. Invaluable!Attendance and grades are kept in our

records for 99 years!

Support from parents

You are key people over the next four years

Unconditional love and supportEncourage independenceCSR for students to receive academic

support during the school day.

Support for Parents

Teachers- email or phone contactsSchool CounselorsNational Honor Society Tutoring ProgramSchool NurseHome and School VisitorLibrarianStudent Assistance Team ProcessAdministrators

Counselors

Mrs. Filippini A-Co Ext. 25032Mrs. Millrood Cr-Go Ext. 25408Mr. Midgley Gr-Li Ext. 25029Mr. Ruminski Ll – Pf Ext. 25028Ms. Olitsky Ph-S Ext. 25031Mrs. Hartson T-Z Ext. 25038Miss Fisher Secretary Ext. 25030Mrs. Smith Secretary Ext. 25033

In closing…

Important year for accountability5.5 credits will be needed for promotionTotal of 23.5 for graduationThe support network is hereResources:

www.collegboard.comwww.careercruising.comwww.educationplanner.com