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WebinarInternational Center for Leadership in

EducationNovember 18, 2009

Affirm Challenge Encourage

Make sense of what we have to say……in Your context

Which of the following interests you the most regarding 9th grade transition?

1.Programs for current 8th graders2.Summer programs for incoming 9th

graders3.Programs for current 9th 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

RelationshipsRigor and Relevance

Culture of Continuous Improvement Literacy Across the Curriculum Building Leadership Capacity Systems of Accountability 9th 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 StakeholdersRaising Expectations while Increasing

Support Contact Bill Brooks for information on

attending a Redesign Institute this spring!

Know who is coming“TLC” Forms from 8th grade counselorsLearning Coaches speak to 8th gradersRecommendation forms for English and

math8th grade teachers visit 9th grade classes!

Know Your 9th Grade DataAbsences = ?9th grade reclassification trends

Communicate Your 9th Grade Data Targeted Programs…

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

CommunicationParentsTeachersCounselorsFamily/School Liaisons

ProgramsCareer Day at THS – Department FairPre Enrollment NightEnrollment Conferences with Advisors

Pre Enrollment Night – late January – 2 hours General SessionBreakout 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 FebCafeteria2 Evenings (5:00-8:30)15-20 minutes pre scheduled at tablesParent(s), student, and advisorAdvisors trained in Program of StudyCounselors available for questionsCourse selections and entry

Summer Reading ProgramDiscussion of current reading levelStrategies to improve over summer

CommunicationFamilies9th Grade TeachersCounselors

ProgramsSummer Learning ProgramFreshman Orientation (week before school)Freshman First Day (1-2 days before school)

Freshman OrientationMandatory Sessions

Keys to Success at THS Truman 101 – The Ins and Outs Literacy – A Non-Negotiable at THS Academic Supports

Parent PassportsOptional Sessions

Electronic Gradebook Welcome to Your House Counseling Center Support

Schedule Pick-Up

Freshman First DayGeneral Session – Welcome to High SchoolMove through scheduleMeet your teachersMeet Advisor and PATS (senior mentors)

“Double-Dip” Math and English Advisory Program with Curriculum

PATS (senior mentors)Goals and Time ManagementGetting InvolvedGrade ChecksSelf-Control

At-Risk Reports Every Three WeeksAt least one D or FStudent schedule, grades, and teacher

tutoring times each dayEmailed to advisors and parents

Continued…“Double-Dip” Math and EnglishAdvisory Program with CurriculumAt-Risk Reports Every Three Weeks

NewSOAR ProgramCareer Fair – College Campuses!

2½ Day Site Visit to Truman High School Themes

Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Building Relationships with All StakeholdersRaising Expectations while Increasing

Support Contact Bill Brooks for information on

attending a Redesign Institute this spring!

Bill Brooks, High School Redesign Coordinator

Truman High Schoolbill_brooks@indep.k12.mo.us816-521-5350

Kristel Barr, PrincipalTruman High Schoolkristel_barr@indep.k12.mo.us

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