Transition to the High School Change Responsibility Maturity Choices Peer Pressure/Decision Making Time Management Organizational 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 Physically Mentally Emotionally Socially

Choices Choosing what’s best Doing well in school Clean slate for grades Electives – can help discover new talents Extracurricular clubs & activities

Decision Making Peer Pressure Being an individual Positive Peer Pressure Reach for goals set by self Take part in school activities Negative Peer Pressure Cutting classes Being destructive Using drugs or alcohol

Time Management No more 8th period club/study hall Doing homework at home, not in a 10 minute homeroom Mapping out long range projects – deadlines May need more time to study for tests Stay 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 goals Setting up a study area Learning to prioritize Avoid procrastination

Grades and School Work Clean Slate – “senior comment” Employers & colleges will see courses that students took advantage of Parent 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 support Encourage independence CSR for students to receive academic support during the school day.

Support for Parents Teachers- email or phone contacts School Counselors National Honor Society Tutoring Program School Nurse Home and School Visitor Librarian Student Assistance Team Process Administrators

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

In closing… Important year for accountability 5.5 credits will be needed for promotion Total of 23.5 for graduation The support network is here Resources: www.collegboard.com www.careercruising.com www.educationplanner.com