The Freshman Transition Network

Working together to transition freshmen & transform schools from the bottom up!

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Introductions

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…

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Introductions

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…

Started by Scott Habeeb

183 Jul 19, 2022
Reply by Scott Habeeb

Mentors as part of Freshman Transition

Does anyone have experience or knowledge related to using upperclassmen as mentors for freshman students as part of their transition progra…

Started by John Morgan

5 Sep 10, 2015
Reply by Scott Habeeb

Starting a transition program

Our administrative leadership team is starting the planning process to have a transition program in place beginning in Fall, 2015.  We woul…

Started by Gary Kidd

4 May 6, 2014
Reply by Scott Habeeb

Re-freshing Freshmen

Hi Folks - I have not posted for quite a while.  Here at Urbandale High School we are currently in our 8th year of a 9th Grade House / SLC…

Started by Gary Birdwell

4 Feb 14, 2014
Reply by Scott Habeeb

Elective Choices for Freshmen

After visiting a few schools that have freshman transition programs, I discovered that they offer about half the elective choices to their…

Started by Lori Morrell

5 Feb 13, 2014
Reply by Scott Habeeb

Scheduling

We are currently looking at having a modified block schedule which will allow us to see our freshman once a week, broken into 4 groups, in…

Started by Paul Torgerson

5 Feb 13, 2014
Reply by Michael Bailey

Mission Statement/Goal for Freshman Learning Community

I was curious if others would share their Mission Statement or Goal for their FLC. I am hoping to help make some changes at my school's Fre…

Started by Chase Tuttle

3 Jun 26, 2013
Reply by Scott Habeeb

Professional Development Opportunities in NH/MA/ME

I am part of a team looking at our current freshmen transition.  We would like to implement a program for 2014-15 school year.  We are look…

Started by Beth Kaputa

5 May 14, 2013
Reply by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro

Social Media

I was hoping to get some input on how you handle social media issues in school.  My support personnel and administrative team are working o…

Started by Darrell Medley

0 Apr 21, 2013

Transition Activities

Our school is planning on inviting the current 8th graders to the high school for about an hour and a half in May, and then we are doing an…

Started by Erin Hibbitt

1 Feb 21, 2013
Reply by Beth Kaputa

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