1. Welcome Class of 2020 The Freshman Academy
School Year
Matawan Regional High School
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2. What is the Freshman Academy?????

3. A Team Approach to Learning…

4. MISSION
To assist the incoming freshmen in making a smooth transition into high school and meet the rigorous high school standards.

5. How do we achieve this???
Providing programs and supports designed to address the unique needs of the 9th grade student.
Goals of:
Increased Academic Achievement
Social-Emotional Development

6. STRUCTURE Collaborative Planning
Dedicated Administrator Dedicated Counselor Dedicated Team of Teachers ENGLISH HISTORY SCIENCE MATH
Collaborative
Planning

7. TEAM APPROACH Students assigned to a team Alaskan Huskies
Polar Huskies
Siberian Huskies
Goal of:
Creating Small Learning Communities
Staff
Students
School within a School Design

8. PURPOSE Build Rapport Nourish Student Growth
Academically
Socially
Emotionally
Create a sense of unity and community within the freshman class
Team Challenges
Grade Level Competitions
Trans-Disciplinary Lessons/ Themes
Early Intervention

9. BENEFITS Increased Academic Achievement
Increased Student Attendance, Attitudes and Behavior
Promotes positive feelings about self and others
Stronger Student-Teacher Relationships

10. 2015-2016 Highlights Freshman Team Challenge Anti-Bullying Campaign
Team Assemblies
Group Counseling
Academic Classroom Presentations
Introduction to Naviance
Monmouth University Leadership Conference
Peer Tutoring
“Good Apples” Program
Battle of the Classes
The Honorable Husky

11. What’s New for 2016-2017 Civic Leadership Transition Program
Elevate Education
Student/ Teacher/ Parent Workshops
Study Skills
Time Management
Critical Reading
Memory Strategies
Peer Mentorship
Health & Physical Education
Project Adventure

12. ORIENTATION PROGRAM The Goal of Today’s Program was to….
Co-Curricular Fair
Scavenger Hunt
Classroom Activities
Civic Leadership
Ice Breaker Activities
Guided Tour
Goal Setting Activity
Learning Style Quiz

13. TODAY’S MESSAGE
Fresh Start
Take Accountability
Get Involved
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help!!!

14. What you need to know…

15. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Adhere to the student handbook
Possess accountability and pride in their behavior and academics
Explore their interests in extra curricular activities
Engage and take ownership in their education
Communicate with their parents on their progress
Major problems from last year: attendance, dress code, lateness, HW, food in class, electronic devices.
Discuss chain of command

16. PARENT EXPECTATIONS Review Student Agenda Stay In-Touch Parent Portal
Activities
Get/ Stay Involved!!!

17. SPORTS, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Athletic Participation
Fall/ Winter/ Spring
Eligibility
High School
College
Informational Session for the College Bound Student Athlete 8/25/2016
Co-Curricular Clubs

18. STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES
Graduation Requirements
Testing Requirements
Academic Supports
Social-Emotional Health
School Counselors
Student Assistance Coordinator
YMCA

19. STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Jennise Nieves – Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC)
Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) help students and families who are experiencing problems that interfere with learning such as substance abuse, emotional trauma, peer conflict, depression, and at risk behaviors.
SAC’s help develop, coordinate, implement prevention and intervention services and/or activities for students at risk for substance abuse.

20. Concerns that students may seek assistance for may include:
 Depression
Anxiety
 Grief/Loss
 Substance Abuse
 Family Problems
 Social Skills
 Abuse/Neglect
 Self-Esteem
 Crisis Intervention
 Anger Management

21. Methods of Referral
Work closely with administrators, guidance counselors, special education department, teachers, the school nurse, other school personnel and parents to identify and assess areas of need.
Students may be referred by any school staff that have identified an area of concern.
Parents who have concerns about non-academic issues may contact the SAC directly.
Students can confidentially refer themselves and/or other students in need of supportive services.
Students can be referred by community agencies.
All referrals are confidential unless there is a safety concern.

22. In Closing….

23. COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!!
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