Transition to High School S-Term 2014 Office of Alternative Education June 01, 2014 Elizabeth Paone Darren Ginther

Our Mission S-Term provides focused, alternative learning opportunities that support achievement, so that all students experience educational success, and graduate to something great!

Today’s Agenda S-Term Schedule Purpose of class Course Description Pacing guide Supplies (print copies) Layout of class

S-Term Schedule Session 1: June 16 – July 10 – Set up day is June 13 three, two hour classes Teachers are paid for 7 hours, teach 6 Students will earn elective high school credit

Purpose of Class Ease students transition from middle to high school Build a community Prepare students for the challenges of high school

Course Description Goals for the course Community building Setting goals Time management Life goals Getting to know the school Note taking

Other Components Wilderness Inquiry – Outdoor exploration – Dates: June 20, June 27, June 30 Crossfi – Monday through Thursday for 30 minutes, rotating schedule Teachers must accompany their class

Table Talk What do middle school students need to know about high school? How have you built community within your classroom?

Supplies Student workbook will be photo copied and sent to schools Every class will have chart paper and markers Other basic supplies Unused materials become the schools

Layout of Binder Pacing Guide In lesson plan format Student sheets

Lesson Practice Link crew lesson

Resources Everything in the binder will be available electronically on the Wiki page after June 9.

Questions & Comments Thank you for attending today’s training. Have a great S-Term!