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From the Desk of the Principal

PROGRAMS, GOALS, AND EXPECTATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION

As you probably know, we have started our 8th grade transition to 9th grade with the high school information evenings held at JDHS and TMHS last week. In addition, all 8th grade parents should have received a high school informational brochure in late December. Included in the brochure was a partial page form with a space to indicate the high school choice and a line for a parent signature. The deadline for students to turn in their choice form with parent signature to Sally in the Floyd Dryden front office is February 1. Please be sure to not miss this important deadline. Choice forms are also available in our front office.

A big change in the transition process this year is where and when students will select courses for their 9th grade schedule. The freshman course selection will take place at TMHS and JDHS.

Please note the below important dates and times for your 8th grader to select their 9th grade classes at the high school they chose.

TMHS
February 8th from 6:00 to 8:00: A-L last names
February 9th from 6:00 to 8:00: M-Z last names

JDHS
February 8th from 5:00 to 7:00: open to all
February 9th from 5:00 to 7:00: open to all

With the high school transition in mind, it is a good time to review goals and expectations for your son or daughter. Peter Benson, in his article What Teens Need to Succeed, recommends following two steps to discuss high school goals and the upcoming transition. First, get feedback from your child:

⇒ How does your child think he is doing in his classes? Does he think his class work will help him meet his goals?
⇒ What would she like to learn in high school? What activities would she like to pursue? What can she do now to get on the right path?
⇒ How is her life outside school? Is she happy with the way she spends her free time?
⇒ What does he dream about doing someday?

After your son or daughter has the opportunity to discuss the above with you, it's your turn.

⇒ Keep expectations high. Let her know you expect her to do her best.
⇒ Stay realistic. Most children are strong in some subjects and not so strong in others. It may not be appropriate, for example, to expect him to come up two letter grades in a subject that has been a struggle.
⇒ Let her know that you plan to support her on the goals you come up with together.

Finally, remember the important dates for choosing a high school and registering for 9th grade classes! The high school choice form must be turned in by February 1, and the evenings for 9th grade course selection are February 8 and 9 at the chosen high school. Exciting times are ahead for our kids!