This book shows administrators and teachers what they can do to make their students' ninth grade experience a successful one. Practical and research-based, this book showcases strategies to help you reduce your dropout rate, enhance student achievement, and provide a safe environment for your ninth grade students.
STUDENT TRANSITIONS FROM MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL: Improving Achievement and Creating a Safer Environment
- describes exemplary transition programs in schools throughout the United States
- provides practical guidelines to help you develop a transition plan at your own site
- illustrates the many roles played by teachers, principals, and district officials.
- outstanding orientation programs
- "anti-bullying" programs and practices
- middle and high school teacher exchanges
- ninth grade academies
- and many other effective programs and practices
Also included are:
- professional development activities to help your staff become responsive to ninth grade students' needs
- student activities and games to help them make the transition to ninth grade
- techniques for the assessment and evaluation of student transitions at your school.
