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

aforbus.wp@ccboe.us

Check INOW

Contact Information• Phone

– 256-741-7807

• Fax#– 256-237-3301

• Email:– aforbus.wp@ccboe.us

• 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

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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

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