2. Mentor Program Jr’s & Sr’s are chosen to mentor our freshman and guide them through an all day orientation and throughout the year in advisory meetings. Mentor Program Jr’s & Sr’s are chosen to mentor our freshman and guide them through an all day orientation and throughout the year in advisory meetings.

20. 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

21.  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 )

22. 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.

23. 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 !!!

24. 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

30. Real“Lifesavers”Real“Lifesavers”