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Webinar International Center for Leadership in Education November 18, 2009

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Which of the following interests you the most regarding 9 th grade transition? 1. Programs for current 8 th graders 2. Summer programs for incoming 9 th graders 3. Programs for current 9 th graders

Independence, Missouri (East of Kansas City) 1600 students 79% Caucasian 50% FRL from Feeder Schools House District ELL Program House District Autism Program Smaller Learning Communities – Houses Relationships Rigor and Relevance

Culture of Continuous Improvement Literacy Across the Curriculum Building Leadership Capacity Systems of Accountability 9 th Grade Transition See our Model School Case Study (SPN Website)

2½ Day Site Visit to Truman High School Themes Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement Building Relationships with All Stakeholders Raising Expectations while Increasing Support Contact Bill Brooks for information on attending a Redesign Institute this spring!

Know who is coming TLC Forms from 8 th grade counselors Learning Coaches speak to 8 th graders Recommendation forms for English and math 8 th grade teachers visit 9 th grade classes! Know Your 9 th Grade Data Absences = ? 9 th grade reclassification trends Communicate Your 9 th Grade Data Targeted Programs…

Middle School Summer before 9 th Grade 9 th Grade…and beyond!

Communication Parents Teachers Counselors Family/School Liaisons Programs Career Day at THS – Department Fair Pre Enrollment Night Enrollment Conferences with Advisors

Pre Enrollment Night – late January – 2 hours General Session Breakout Sessions (examples) How do I sign up for Summer School? Pre AP English How to Start on the Right Foot Project Lead the Way Math decisions Communication Skills – Is it for me? What is Co-Teaching? Literacy Programs at THS

Enrollment Conferences – late Jan/early Feb Cafeteria 2 Evenings (5:00-8:30) minutes pre scheduled at tables Parent(s), student, and advisor Advisors trained in Program of Study Counselors available for questions Course selections and entry Summer Reading Program Discussion of current reading level Strategies to improve over summer

Communication Families 9 th Grade Teachers Counselors Programs Summer Learning Program Freshman Orientation (week before school) Freshman First Day (1-2 days before school)

Freshman Orientation Mandatory Sessions Keys to Success at THS Truman 101 – The Ins and Outs Literacy – A Non-Negotiable at THS Academic Supports Parent Passports Optional Sessions Electronic Gradebook Welcome to Your House Counseling Center Support Schedule Pick-Up

Freshman First Day General Session – Welcome to High School Move through schedule Meet your teachers Meet Advisor and PATS (senior mentors)

Double-Dip Math and English Advisory Program with Curriculum PATS (senior mentors) Goals and Time Management Getting Involved Grade Checks Self-Control At-Risk Reports Every Three Weeks At least one D or F Student schedule, grades, and teacher tutoring times each day ed to advisors and parents

Continued… Double-Dip Math and English Advisory Program with Curriculum At-Risk Reports Every Three Weeks New SOAR Program Career Fair – College Campuses!

2½ Day Site Visit to Truman High School Themes Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement Building Relationships with All Stakeholders Raising Expectations while Increasing Support Contact Bill Brooks for information on attending a Redesign Institute this spring!

Bill Brooks, High School Redesign Coordinator Truman High School Kristel Barr, Principal Truman High School

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