1. NEXUS: Freshman Transition Program
Medford High School
Mr. David Ambrose
Mrs. Megan LeClair
September 27, 2017

2. NEXUS (noun):
A connection or series of connections linking two or more things
A connected group or series
The central and most important point or place

3. Welcome to Nexus!
This class will be all about making connections within our school community during your freshman year.
We hope this class will become a true “nexus” – your central and most important point or place here at Medford High School.

4. Course Overview
A support class for ninth graders that meets every school day
Will support you to succeed in the high school environment
Set goals for ourselves, play team-building games, manage our assignments for our classes, complete our homework, and learn about relevant topics from a variety of visitors
A “homebase” where you can check in daily with your teachers

5. Typical Class Format Check in with students about assignments
Help students complete assignments
Students make up work missed due to absence
Assist students in contacting their teachers about progress in the course, questions, concerns
Students complete tests and quizzes (if missed due to absence or if extra time is required)
Work on study skills
Play team building games
Work with Mr. Klein on Project Wayfinder lessons

6. Units of Study Setting Goals and Working to Achieve Them
Clubs and Activities at MHS/MVTHS
Study Skills and Test Taking Prep
Essay Writing
Organization and Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Team Building
Problem Solving
Community Service
Making Healthy Choices
Resume Writing and Job Applications

7. A Little About Mrs. LeClair
32 years old
11 years teaching at MHS
Algebra I
Nexus: Freshman Transition Program
MCAS Math
Proud mother to Finn and Bode
Bridgewater State University, B.A. Mathematics and Secondary Education
American International College, M.Ed., Moderate Disabilities
Writing Club Advisor

8. A Little About Mr. Ambrose
36 years old
13 years teaching at MHS
English 10 Honors and English 10 Standard
Nexus: Freshman Transition Program
Blue and White Yearbook
Proud father to Ben, Charlotte, Will
UMass Amherst ’03, B.A. English and Journalism
UMass Amherst ’04, M.Ed. Urban Education
2014 Graduation Speaker
Accreditation Committee

9. Other Support Staff Tim Klein Ben Staines Rebecca Steinberg
Ian Charles
Guidance Counselors
John Perella

10. Contact Information

11. Index Cards Your name and your child’s name
Is there anything you want us to know so that we may be better teachers for your child?
Is there anything you would like to share about your child’s personality, interests, or previous academic experiences?
Thank you for coming!