The Freshman Transition Network
Working together to transition freshmen & transform schools from the bottom up!
Events
The Ninth Grade Opportunity
Recommended Readings
- Seven Habits of How to Study: Mapping Your Strategy for Better Grades - Dr. Stephen Jones
- Parent's Ultimate Education Guide - Dr. Stephen Jones
- The Ninth Grade Opportunity: Transforming Schools from the Bottom Up - Scott Habeeb, Ray Moore, Alan Seibert
- They Call Me Coach - John Wooden
- The John Wooden Pyramid of Success - Neville Johnson
- The Courage to Teach - Parker Palmer
- Teaching with Love and Logic - Jim Faye and David Funk
- You Can Be President (or anything else) - Bob Moore
- The First Days of School - Harry Wong
- Whale Done - Ken Blanchard
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens - Sean Covey
Schools with Freshman Transition Programs
- Amelia High School, Batavia, OH
- Amphitheater High School, Tuscon, AZ
- Carmel Clay Schools, Carmel, IN
- Davenport North High School, Davenport, IA
- Edgewood High School, Madison, WI
- Freedom High School, South Riding, VA
- Hatboro-Horsham High, Horsham, PA
- Orange Park High, Orange Park, FL
- Salem High School, Salem, VA
Freshman Transition Handouts from Solutions, etc.
- The 9th Grade Opportunity: Transforming Schools from the Bottom Up- an overview of the key components of a successful Freshman Transition Program
- Success Prep Conferences- helping students design a goal-oriented plan
- Reading, Writing, and Responsibility: The Philosophy of the Second Chance - why the best way to teach students responsibility is to give them second chances
- Supporting Freshman Teams - for educational leaders and those making master schedule decisions
- Maximizing the Power of Teaming - the ups and downs of being on a team of teachers
- Inspiring Students in the Classroom- strategies for inspiring students
- Connections - the importance of making connections with students
Welcome to the Freshman Transition Network
After joining, please introduce yourself by replying to the "Introductions" forum post. Then, to learn more about how to make the most of this network, please click on the "Read 1st" tab.
Forum
Preparing Now for Freshmen Later 14 Replies
What suggestions does the group have for making the connection between current eighth graders and the school/teachers they will have in the fall? Our school had a two-day "Summer Blast" last summer...
Started by Deanie Dunbar in Inspiring Students. Last reply by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro 10 hours ago.
Happy Thanksgiving To All Freshman Transition Network Colleagues and Friends
I would like to take a few moments to thank Scott for establishing and running the Freshman Transition Network. I would also like to thank all of the members, readers and subscribers for your inter...
Tagged: Dr Ronald G Shapiro, Thanksgiving message, Thanksgiving
Started by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro in Inspiring Students 12 hours ago.
Introductions 30 Replies
Please tell the other members of the network a little about yourself. Nothing is too short and nothing is too long. Just let us know who we are so we can turn this network into a true community.
Tagged: grade, academy, ninth, 9th, introduce
Started by Scott Habeeb in General Discussion. Last reply by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro Nov 20.
Blog Posts
9th Grade Administrator Tip #4
Posted by Scott Habeeb on November 22, 2009 at 9:38pm
I'm Awesome, But I Have My Limitations!!! -- a Motivational, TV-Style Game Show Presentation & Workshop for 9th Grade Students
Posted by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro on November 22, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments
Assessment FOR Learning - Examples of using rubrics
Posted by Scott Habeeb on November 12, 2009 at 3:40pm — 2 Comments
What are your math tips for students who are enrolled in algebra and calculus classes?
Posted by Dr. Stephen Jones on November 9, 2009 at 10:22pm — 3 Comments
Huntington and Salem High Schools Partner To Save Some of the World’s Most Vulnerable Children
Posted by Ray Moore on November 1, 2009 at 10:08pm — 3 Comments
Assessment FOR Learning - Practical ideas for more frequent assessment to enhance learning
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 31, 2009 at 9:06pm — 2 Comments
Guidelines for using Ning in a school setting
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 28, 2009 at 9:30pm
9th Grade Administrator Tip #3
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 28, 2009 at 7:07am
First nine weeks success
Posted by Debbie B. Fowler on October 25, 2009 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments
An AFL review strategy that can be used by any teacher in any content area
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 22, 2009 at 8:30pm
Students Who Read Succeed
Posted by Dr. Stephen Jones on October 16, 2009 at 10:47am — 4 Comments
Does AFL lead to grade inflation?
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 13, 2009 at 9:18pm — 2 Comments
How AFL could be applied to a PE class (based on principles that apply to all classes)
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 13, 2009 at 9:16pm
AFL - more than just letting tests replace quizzes
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 13, 2009 at 9:14pm
3 Perspectives on an AFL example - Administrator, Parent, Student
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 13, 2009 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments
Downloading Videos from YouTube
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 13, 2009 at 12:30pm
9th Grade Administrator Tip #2
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 6, 2009 at 8:55pm — 2 Comments
3 Perspectives on an AFL example - Administrator, Parent, Student
Posted by Scott Habeeb on October 4, 2009 at 10:23pm
Back to School Eating Good Meals
Posted by Dr. Stephen Jones on September 21, 2009 at 4:59pm
The Pyramid of Success - Alertness and Initiative
Posted by Ray Moore on September 15, 2009 at 10:21pm — 3 Comments
Videos
Resources for Freshman Transition
- The Ninth Grade Opportunity: Transforming Schools from the Bottom Up - a book on designing a Freshman Transition Program
- Timeline for Creation of a Freshman Transition Program
- John Wooden's Pyramid of Success - give students a framework for success
- Freshman Transition Initiative - curriculum to use as a part of your Transition Program
- Think Exist - a website where you can find tons of quotes to use in your classroom
- Seven Books: Education and Study Skills - a website with resources to help students and parents plan for success both in an out of school
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