If you don’t have time in your school schedule to devote to a freshman transition course you can integrate in English or communications class. You can also team teach with school counselor, career instructors, family and consumer sciences, tech courses, or integrate with 2 classes such as: Transitions/English English/Business Transitions/Keyboarding

 Grade Recovery  Study Skills  Life Style Math  Learning Styles  Visualization  Parent Communication STANDARD SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION  Class Guidelines  Expectations  Positive Academic System  Positive Discipline System  Interventions (academics, discipline, attendance )

Grade Recovery is meant to assist students who have made an effort to be successful in a course but have failed to make adequate progress to meet standards during a grading period. Grade Recovery is not a vested right automatically conferred upon a student who receives a failing grade. Recover points on test (set a time other than class). You can require tutoring or extra help periods (I-contracts) to raise grades from F and D’s to C.

Organize, Organize, Organize  Agendas –keep up with assignments/projects  Divided Binder— only one binder to keep up with  Whiteboard Calendars – Each classroom has a calendar with assignments for all classes  Consistent Rules and Consequences !!!

integration  Time Management  Study Environment  Personal Aspects  Study-Reading  Listening for Notetaking  Exam Strategies  Writing Non-Fiction Assignments  Library Research  Learn How to Improve Your Math Skills  Memory for Learning  Efficient Reading for Speed & Comprehension  Vocabulary Development  Concentration While Learning  Health and Vision  Attitudes  Campus Involvement