4. “If this were a disease and 32 percent of people died, we would probably consider it a plague. We would throw all our resources into it. I think it’s vital to the state and country. The 21 st century jobs created around the state require more than a high school diploma to be considered.” U.S. Sen. Richard Burr speaks out (SC) by Andrew Mackie Record Staff Writer April 7, 2009

6. National Dropout Prevention Center, May 2007

10. Meet the Twixters Twixters--Young adults that live off their parents and bounce from job to job. 20% of 26 year olds live with their parents. In Great Britain they’re called KIPPERS--- Kids In Parents Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings.

12. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFQ6j-BPwTs

13. There is a gap in what students want and reality— high school drop outs are high and college graduation rates are low. We need to help students figure out who they are, talk about the future regularly, and build work skills. They need to be job ready when they complete high school. It needs to start in grade school. Guidance needs to start in the classroom in 8 th or 9 th grade. Freshman year is pivotal because they will be making critical choices that will impact their life.

14. -Betsy Brand Here What We Must Do To Get Our Student Ready for Work

16. ? Graduate from high school time ? Of these students immediately enroll in college ? Of these students are still enrolled their sophomore year And ? Graduate from college within six years

18. 15 minutes with a counselor, a couple of computerized interest inventories, and a paper on what you want to be when you grow up just won’t do it in today’s world. What Can We Do? Set course standards for a freshman transition class which should include: personal/social development and skill building, educational achievement plans, career and life skills and planning. The benefits of this program will reduce dropout rates, increase maturity in post-secondary programs, increase number in Tech Prep programs and provide skills to navigate through life and work.

23. Team Meetings Evaluate Grades Evaluate Behavior Evaluate Attendance

24. 8 th Grade Bridge Night (April) Invite all feeder school studentsInvite all 8 th grade parents

25. Bridge to Algebra Voyager Reading Achieve 3000 Zap Advisory STAR Testing RTI Tutoring ISS After School Detention Intervention Programs

26. 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.

44. 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

45.  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 )

46. 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.

47.  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 !!!

48.  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

54. Real“Lifesavers”Real“Lifesavers”