Featured Discussions - The Freshman Transition Network2024-03-28T15:43:07Zhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/forum/topic/list?feed=yes&xn_auth=no&featured=1Electives for Freshmantag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2013-03-02:2630686:Topic:353552013-03-02T05:20:51.935ZDarrell Medleyhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DarrellMedley
<p>Hello community,</p>
<p>Does anyone offer a freshman seminar or some class-equivilent? I have discussed this idea with our counseling staff and we feel that our students could benefit from such a class. If you do offer something, what is the structure? My feeling is that if this class is not offered early then students miss out on the purpose. Our students really lack study skills and the understanding of what it means to be freshman. Becuase we are a 8-9 middle school we do not have…</p>
<p>Hello community,</p>
<p>Does anyone offer a freshman seminar or some class-equivilent? I have discussed this idea with our counseling staff and we feel that our students could benefit from such a class. If you do offer something, what is the structure? My feeling is that if this class is not offered early then students miss out on the purpose. Our students really lack study skills and the understanding of what it means to be freshman. Becuase we are a 8-9 middle school we do not have upper classman to model appropriate behaviors for our students. I like Scott's idea that the transition should take place throughout the year. Our district has attempted to do a summer transition program but that is more of a headache than a solution. </p>
<p>Any ideas are appreciated.</p>
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<p>Darrell</p> Have you read The Ninth Grade Opportunity?tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-01-27:2630686:Topic:87392010-01-27T01:13:27.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
Your feedback is needed!<div><br></br></div>
<div>As many members of The Freshman Transition Network are aware, <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/HAlanSeibert">Alan Seibert</a>, <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/RayMoore">Ray Moore</a>, and I published a book on Freshman Transition. The book is titled <a href="http://www.solutionsetc.org/form/bookordersimple.html">The Ninth Grade Opportunity</a> and is based on the many workshops we have done about how a school…</div>
Your feedback is needed!<div><br/></div>
<div>As many members of The Freshman Transition Network are aware, <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/HAlanSeibert">Alan Seibert</a>, <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/RayMoore">Ray Moore</a>, and I published a book on Freshman Transition. The book is titled <a href="http://www.solutionsetc.org/form/bookordersimple.html">The Ninth Grade Opportunity</a> and is based on the many workshops we have done about how a school can change the culture of the ninth grade and in a few years transform an entire school "from the bottom up."</div>
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<div>Anyway, the book has been out for a year and has sold fairly well. We've received feedback here and there, but, frankly, desire some more. Have you read the book? If so, do you have any feedback, thoughts, constructive criticism, questions, ideas, etc.? </div>
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<div>Please reply to this discussion and give us your thoughts on the book. Did it help you and/or your school? Were you able to apply any of it? Was it not helpful? </div>
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<div>Thanks! We look forward to hearing what your thoughts. </div> Introductionstag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-07-05:2630686:Topic:55242009-07-05T21:07:31.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
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.
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.