1. Pre-Freshman Summer Transition Program
Suffolk Public Schools
Pre-Freshman Summer Transition Program

2. “Pre-Freshman” Summer Transition Program
3 Day Transition Program Preparing Targeted
At-Risk “Pre-Freshman” for Success in High School
Social
Focus
Academic
Focus
Personal
Focus

3. Decision Making: Workshop addressing the necessary techniques to making good decisions. “Define the problem, Explore the alternatives, Consider the consequences, Identify your values, Decide and act, & Evaluate the results.” Conflict Resolution: Workshop teaching students how to respectfully disagree, control anger, and promote peaceful means to settle conflicts. Social Skills: Workshop designed to allow understanding of appropriate social interactions and behaviors, learn effective communication techniques, improve active listening and relationship building skills.
Social
Focus

4. Career Exploration: Workshop takes students through their aspirations and goals. Explore various career pathways for students. Graduation Requirements: Workshop explains the graduation requirements, as stated by the Virginia Department Of Education and Suffolk Public Schools. Study Skills: Workshop demonstrates how to create a study plan, maximize study time, note taking strategies, and test preparation; all while minimizing stress levels and maintaining high grades.
Academic
Focus

5. Man Up: Workshop preparing young men for the manhood Discussion will include: self-esteem, leadership preparation, sex education, drug and alcohol prevention, and respect for women. Sister Talks: Workshop designed to empower young ladies through self knowledge, self development, self esteem to be strong, smart, and bold. Brothers & Sisters in Law: Workshop explaining the importance of knowing how to interact with law enforcement and the dangers and consequences of drug use. Mentoring program.
Personal
Focus

6. 8:00. Bus Arrival 8:00 – 8:30. Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00
8: Bus Arrival 8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 Opening Session 9:00 – 9:45 Team Building Rotations (A) Decision Making/ Conflict Resolution 9:50 – 10:35 Team Building Rotations (B) Social Skills 10:40 – 11:25 Team Building Rotations (C) Man Up and Sister Talks 11:30 – 12:00 Lunch 12: Bus Dismissal
Day One
Agenda

7. 8:00. Bus Arrival 8:00 – 8:30. Breakfast 8:30 – 9:25
8: Bus Arrival 8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast 8:30 – 9:25 Strategies Rotations (A) Career Exploration/ Graduation Requirements 9:30 – 10:25 Strategies Rotations (B) study Skills 10:30 – 11:25 Strategies Rotations (C) Brothers & Sisters in Law 11:30 – 12:00 Lunch 12: Bus Dismissal
Day Two
Agenda

8. 8:00. Bus Arrival 8:00 – 8:30. Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00. Closing remarks
8: Bus Arrival 8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 Closing remarks :00 – 10:30 t-Shirt Ceremony Class of :30 – 12:00 Olympics / cook out 12: Bus Dismissal
Day Three
Agenda

9. Summer Transition Program
Staffing / Students
Supplies / Raffles
Guest Speakers
Police Officers, etc.
Graduation Coaches (3)
Teachers (2)
Administrator (1)
Guidance Counselors (4)
Day Two Only
Superintendent
Day Three Only
GEAR UP Students /Student Mentors (25)
At-Risk “Pre-Freshman” Students (75)
Bookbags
School Supplies
Breakfast/Lunch
Gift Cards