Have you read The Ninth Grade Opportunity? - The Freshman Transition Network2024-03-29T11:32:20Zhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/forum/topics/have-you-read-the-ninth-grade?commentId=2630686%3AComment%3A8841&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhen I'm at my other computer…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-03-25:2630686:Comment:90202010-03-25T14:43:12.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
When I'm at my other computer I can email you one. However, all it is is a grid with students names going down the left-hand column and one row per student. You could use one column per day but that would probably be overkill since it would be unusual to mark people down daily (it would also cause the Yellow Sheet to turn into a club of sorts if you one was making that many marks. Sort of defeats the purpose.)
When I'm at my other computer I can email you one. However, all it is is a grid with students names going down the left-hand column and one row per student. You could use one column per day but that would probably be overkill since it would be unusual to mark people down daily (it would also cause the Yellow Sheet to turn into a club of sorts if you one was making that many marks. Sort of defeats the purpose.) Scott - Do you have a copy of…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-03-25:2630686:Comment:90192010-03-25T14:12:14.000ZGary Birdwellhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/GaryBirdwell
Scott - Do you have a copy of the "Yellow Sheet" that is discussed in Chapter 4? In our group discussions, we really like this idea and would like to see what one looks like to create our own. Thanks
Scott - Do you have a copy of the "Yellow Sheet" that is discussed in Chapter 4? In our group discussions, we really like this idea and would like to see what one looks like to create our own. Thanks So how can we get the book on…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-02-16:2630686:Comment:88512010-02-16T19:26:26.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
So how can we get the book on Oprah.... :)<br />
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You'll see a bubble chart on page 9. Most of the chapters are based on the bubbles - 1 chapter per bubble. Each bubble represents an essential component of a successful Freshman Transition Program. I recommend that schools find their own ways of accomplishing each bubble. While we give some suggestions or ideas, it really is best for school's to develop their own ideas.<br />
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If you split the book up you could have each group focus on 1 bubble. Then each…
So how can we get the book on Oprah.... :)<br />
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You'll see a bubble chart on page 9. Most of the chapters are based on the bubbles - 1 chapter per bubble. Each bubble represents an essential component of a successful Freshman Transition Program. I recommend that schools find their own ways of accomplishing each bubble. While we give some suggestions or ideas, it really is best for school's to develop their own ideas.<br />
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If you split the book up you could have each group focus on 1 bubble. Then each could come up with things you are already doing that fall under that bubble as well as new/improved ideas.<br />
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I would suggest that all groups read:<br />
Preface<br />
Chapter 1<br />
Chapter 2<br />
Chapter 11<br />
Chapter 12<br />
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Chapters 3-10 are the ones you could split up. Scott - I just received our s…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-02-16:2630686:Comment:88502010-02-16T19:02:58.000ZGary Birdwellhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/GaryBirdwell
Scott - I just received our shipment of the book. I have enough copies to distribute to the members of our Freshman House. Any suggestion on how to go about reading it as a group? I was thinking about having them read certain sections, and then bring it to our meeting to discuss. We would be comparing your suggestions to the strategies and ideas we already have in place. Looking for ways to improve or change for the better. Kind of a book group...maybe even like Oprah's club?????<br />
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Let me know…
Scott - I just received our shipment of the book. I have enough copies to distribute to the members of our Freshman House. Any suggestion on how to go about reading it as a group? I was thinking about having them read certain sections, and then bring it to our meeting to discuss. We would be comparing your suggestions to the strategies and ideas we already have in place. Looking for ways to improve or change for the better. Kind of a book group...maybe even like Oprah's club?????<br />
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Let me know if there are ways you would recommend. Thanks, Kathryn - I'm glad th…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-02-16:2630686:Comment:88462010-02-16T03:58:27.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
Thanks, Kathryn - I'm glad the book has been useful. Had a great time with you all today!
Thanks, Kathryn - I'm glad the book has been useful. Had a great time with you all today! Loved the book! It reminds me…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-02-16:2630686:Comment:88412010-02-16T03:23:53.000ZKathryn Rosehttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/KathrynRose
Loved the book! It reminds me why I stayed in teaching. We bought copies for all our freshman teachers. It's readable and common sense. Highly recommend! Also, thanks, Scott, for braving the snow and being with us in Tullahoma. The feedback from the teachers has been great. By the way, we have a snow day tomorrow!<br />
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Kathryn Rose
Loved the book! It reminds me why I stayed in teaching. We bought copies for all our freshman teachers. It's readable and common sense. Highly recommend! Also, thanks, Scott, for braving the snow and being with us in Tullahoma. The feedback from the teachers has been great. By the way, we have a snow day tomorrow!<br />
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Kathryn Rose Thanks, Deanie, for taking th…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-02-01:2630686:Comment:87652010-02-01T03:13:16.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
Thanks, Deanie, for taking the time to leave some feedback. Hope all is going well!
Thanks, Deanie, for taking the time to leave some feedback. Hope all is going well! The information about Success…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-02-01:2630686:Comment:87642010-02-01T03:11:25.000ZDeanie Dunbarhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DeanieDunbar
The information about Success Conferences will be very helpful in the upcoming weeks as we prepare for our first round! The book provides a clear followup and reinforcement of the ideas presented in the Freshmen Transition Conferences.
The information about Success Conferences will be very helpful in the upcoming weeks as we prepare for our first round! The book provides a clear followup and reinforcement of the ideas presented in the Freshmen Transition Conferences. Thanks, Emily. I'm glad the b…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-01-30:2630686:Comment:87562010-01-30T00:36:16.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
Thanks, Emily. I'm glad the book was beneficial for your teachers. Hope things are going well in Shelby County!
Thanks, Emily. I'm glad the book was beneficial for your teachers. Hope things are going well in Shelby County! We had Scott Habeeb come and…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2010-01-29:2630686:Comment:87552010-01-29T22:03:43.000ZEmily Freelandhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/EmilyFreeland
We had Scott Habeeb come and speak to teams of teachers from each of our high schools. We provided each attendee with a copy of the book. I had several schools request additional books to give to teachers who had not attended his presentation. I think it is an excellent book to introduce teachers to the freshman transition process and get them thinking about how to help freshmen be successful in high school. Many of our high schools are successfully implementing the ideas from the book and we…
We had Scott Habeeb come and speak to teams of teachers from each of our high schools. We provided each attendee with a copy of the book. I had several schools request additional books to give to teachers who had not attended his presentation. I think it is an excellent book to introduce teachers to the freshman transition process and get them thinking about how to help freshmen be successful in high school. Many of our high schools are successfully implementing the ideas from the book and we hope they will continue to do more.<br />
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By the way, I highly recommend bringing Scott or Ray in to speak to your teachers, if that is an option for you. Scott was a motivating factor in getting some of our schools on board with our freshman transition initiative.