CHHS 101

Transitioning  Elem, Middle, High Transitions  Adolescent to young adult development  Transition support at home

Academic vs. System “There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.” - Former President John Adams

System Failure SchoolHome Unclear expectations Increasingly difficult curriculaRoutines Social Connections Building LogisticParents uninvolved in grades/classroom expectations

School Unclear expectations Increasingly difficult curricula- helps students to be more appropriately placed Social Connections- PALS, activities, extra- curriculars Building Logistics- Freshman Orientation

Home Unclear expectations- communicate at a designated (consistent) time of the week Routines- Weekend routines for time management, weekly planning, goal setting Social Connections- process social interactions Parents uninvolved in grades/classroom expectations- Skyward access and teacher communication

Organization  Organizing  Physical and mental  Constant assessment to reinforce  Practice what you preach  PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE  Keep.it.simple  A/B Binder, Calendar, Study Habit

Expectations  Social  Academic  Self  The goal is a self-sufficient, confident young adult

Development  Industry v Inferiority: Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.  Frontal Lobe- impulse control, executive function  Emotional Development- think baby stages

Bibliography  gs/may-june-2010/organized-students- successful-students gs/may-june-2010/organized-students- successful-students  gs/march-april-2011/the-transition-to- middle-school-tips-for-parents