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Transitioning to
High School
WELCOME
WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
Counselor Angela Forbus
Transition….defined as
• “a process during which institutional and social factors influence which students’ educational careers are positively or negatively affected by this movement between organizations.”
Schiller (1999, pp.216-217, “Effects of feeder patterson on students’ transition to high school.” Sociology of Education)
Our Mission
• It is the mission of White Plains High School to create an environment where every student is encouraged to master high levels of academic achievement as determined by state and national standards. The staff of White Plains High School is committed to a comprehensive system of support in producing active learners through self-assessment, activities, and mentoring.
Students Going to High School Fear…
• Peer Pressure• New Schedule• Getting through crowded halls
without getting lost• Bullying• Fitting in/not fitting in• Peer Pressure
Parents of New High Schoolers Have Fears, Too. And They DO Impact Schools and Classrooms…• Puberty/Adolescence
• Peer Pressure from others
• Losing control
• Being disconnected & irrelevant
• Not having the power/impact they had on middle school classrooms
Social Media
BYODBring Your Own Device
Attendance & Requirements
• All students are expected to attend regularly in accordance with public school laws.
• Attendance is related to a higher success rate for the student.
• Any student late to school or tardy to class will report to ISD for the remainder of the period.
• Any student with unexcused absences of more than 5 will be referred to the Board of Education for truancy violation.
What is the Attendance Policy?
Policy• Any student in Grade 9 must meet all requirements
or will automatically be considered for retention.
• A student must pass all courses and receive a final grade of 60 or above “D” in each subject per semester not yearly average in order to receive credit. Credits are earned by semester.
• A student who does not meet this requirement may be recommended to attend summer school or Credit Recovery during the school year.
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2019
Career Preparation
Credit Requirements
High School Assessments
Four Year Plan
Career Preparation
KUDER Program
State Assessments
Resume
High School End of Course Assessments
Math
Science
Social Studies
English
Credit Requirements
English 4 credits Health ½ credit
Social Studies 4 credits
Career Preparedness 1 credit
Math 4 credits
CTE/ Foreign Language/Fine Arts 3 credits
Science 4 credits Electives2 ½ credits
PE Life 1 credit
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 24
•95 or above GPA
SummaCum Laude
MagnaCum
Laude
Cum Laude
Recognition of Excellence
•90- 94.99 GPA
•85-89.99 GPA
**Students must have an Advanced with Honors diploma in order to receive these additional recognitions of honor.
Career Tech Programs• Automotive ServiceTechnology
• Collision Repair Technology
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Childhood Education & Teaching
• Medical Preparation
• Precision MachiningTechnology
• Welding Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology
Upcoming9th Grade
ParentOrientation
The Course Selection Process
Student take course request
form home
Parent reviews, signs, and returns to
Mrs. SparksBy
Friday, May 3rd
Mrs. Forbusinputs students
9th gradeschedule
What is the parent’s role in course selection?
3. Encourage your child to take the most rigorous courses while enjoying other aspects of high school.
1. Talk with your child about goals for the next four years.
2. Review courses and make the best decision for your child.
English
History
Mathematics
Science
PE
Health/Career Preparedness
Elective
A Typical 9th Grade Schedule
High School ScheduleMONDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY StartStart EndEnd Class TimeClass Time
1st Period2nd Period
BREAK
7:308:30
9:25
8:259:25
9:35
55 MINUTES55 MINUTES
10 MINUTES
3rd Period4th Period
9:4010:40
10:3511:35
55 MINUTES55 MINUTES
5th Period (Lunch) 11:40 12:5575 MINUTES
(Lunch 20 minutes)
6th Period 7th Period
1:002:00
1:552:55
75 MINUTES55 MINUTES
High School ScheduleTuesday students will attend odd number classes.
Wednesday students will attend even number classes.
TUESDAY TUESDAY - - WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY
StartStart EndEnd Class TimeClass Time
1st Period
2nd Period
7:30
7:30
8:55
9:05
85 minutes
95 minutes
Break 8:55
9:05
9:05
9:15
10 minutes
10 minutes
3rd Period
4th Period
9:10
9:20
10:35
10:55
85 minutes
95 minutes
5th Period (Lunch)
6th Period (Lunch)
10:40
11:00
12:05
12:35
85 minutes (lunch)
95 minutes (lunch)
7th Period
Strategies 1
Strategies 2
6th period
Strategies 1
Strategies 2
12:1012:10
1:401:40
2:202:20
11:0011:00
12:4012:40
1:501:50
1:35
2:25
2:55
12:35
1:45
2:55
85 minutes
35 minutes
35 minutes
95 minutes
65 minutes
65 minutes
Extracurricular
Activities
Athletic Teams
School Clubs
Cheerleading/Danceline
MENTORING
Service Clubs
Band/Choir
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
1. BE PREPARED FOR THE SCHEDULE!
2. AS PARENTS…. STAY INVOLVED IN THE SCHEDULING PROCESS!
3. GET INVOLVED IN EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES!
Transition is a process…..
…..NOT an Event!
Web Presence
School Website:
www.whiteplainshighschool.weebly.com
Mrs. Forbus – Guidance Counselor
Check INOW
Contact Information• Phone
– 256-741-7807
• Fax#– 256-237-3301
• Email:– [email protected]
• Website:– Can also be found under counselor corner
on school website.
Additional Resources for Transitioning to High School
• Make a Successful Transition to Middle School– http://www.unitedway.org/our-work/make-a-successf
ul-transition-to-middle-school
• Making Transition to High School Easier– http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=transition
%20from%20middle%20school%20to%20high%20school&source=web&cd=54&cad=rja&ved=0CEYQFjADODI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paly.net%2Fguidance%2FMAKING_THE_TRANSITION_TO_HIGH_SCHOOL_EASIER.pdf&ei=74p2UdLjIYf-4AOzsYGoCw&usg=AFQjCNFBzoe_R0IaBc5e2CQE_QfZZqWihw&bvm=bv.45512109,d.eWU
Additional Resources for Transitioning to High School
• Transition to High School– http://www.pamf.org/teen/life/school/highschool.html
• Student Transition from Middle School to High School– http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=transition
%20from%20middle%20school%20to%20high%20school&source=web&cd=95&cad=rja&ved=0CEgQFjAEOFo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kpirc.org%2Fuploads%2FStudent_Transition_Middle_to_High.pdf&ei=TYx2UY7cHpTE9gSjhoCYBA&usg=AFQjCNEdFgGN-YXJyom4u533OmnMESSQPA&bvm=bv.45512109,d.eWU
