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Author : Emily Vargas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (232 download)
Download or read book The Effective Components of a Ninth-grade Transition Program written by Emily Vargas and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alan Seibert
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 9780595605644
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)
Download or read book The Ninth Grade Opportunity written by Alan Seibert and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-01-07 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the country, high school freshmen have the highest rates of failure, discipline problems, and truancy. Defined as the "make it or break it" year, ninth grade can be a trying time for teenagers learning to make their own way in the world. The Ninth Grade Opportunity provides educators with a useful framework to build and implement a team-based Freshman Transition program, ultimately allowing teachers to play an integral role in ensuring every student's success. Scott Habeeb, Ray Moore and Alan Seibert have over 60 years of combined experience as teachers and administrators, and together have compiled a guidebook centered around a teaming approach that empowers teachers to better meet freshmen needs. Based on concepts behind their popular Freshman Transition workshops, the authors share ideas about why and how teaming teachers works and how it can benefit schools. Road maps provide guidance for teachers to learn specifically how to create a program built around key elements such as: Standardized expectations Learning skills Classroom leadership Parent/teacher contact Educators everywhere will benefit from the practical advice, expert insight, and helpful tips that transform the ninth grade problem into The Ninth Grade Opportunity, ensuring a successful transition for every high school student.
Author : Jamie Douglas Durant
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (645 download)
Download or read book A Case Study of a High School Transition Program Into the Ninth Grade written by Jamie Douglas Durant and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation was designed to examine and evaluate the effectiveness of a ninth-grade transition program at a rural high school in central North Carolina. The ninth grade is a pivotal year that determines which students will prevail and which students will fail to finish high school. It is essential that schools put in place components that ease the transition into high school and provide ongoing support. Two measuring instruments were used by the researcher, a two-part student survey, and focus groups involving students in the ninth grade and ninth grade teachers. The data collected from both instruments were tabulated and common themes were identified. Results indicated that the practices in place in their school had a positive impact on student behavior and their attitude towards school. Recommendations for further research include (a) continue with a multi-year study to increase validity and identify trends or patterns; (b) conduct research to determine parental perceptions of the transition process; and (c) involve other high schools in the district to gain additional data to establish significance.
Author : Angela J. Lloyd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (829 download)
Download or read book A Look at Effective Transitioning Through the Eyes of Ninth Grade Students written by Angela J. Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The project that was created after researching and analyzing ninth grade transition programs is a compilation of steps and elements from successful programs that will work in a mid-sized school district. This program will span the entire ninth grade year so that the students are receiving the support and guidance they require consistently and with the purpose of helping all students succeed.
Author : Marie-Andrě Somers
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Helping Students Make the Transition Into High School written by Marie-Andrě Somers and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninth Grade Academies (NGAs)--also called Freshman Academies--have attracted national attention as a particularly intensive and promising approach for supporting a successful transition for high school freshmen. An NGA is a self-contained learning community for ninth-graders that operates as a school within a school. NGAs have four core structural components: (1) a designated separate space within the high school, (2) a ninth-grade administrator who oversees the academy, (3) a faculty assigned to teach only ninth-grade students, and (4) teachers organized into interdisciplinary teams that have both students and a planning period in common. The theory of action behind NGAs is that when these components are employed together, they interact to create a more personalized learning environment where ninth-grade students feel less anonymous and more individually supported. This, in turn, should help students succeed in school and stay on track to high school graduation. NGAs have shown promising results when employed as part of a whole-school reform model, but in these cases schools have received external support from a developer to create and sustain them. A growing number of schools and districts have been experimenting with NGAs on their own, but the little research that exists on their effectiveness is limited to anecdotal accounts. This study, which is based on a quasi-experimental research design, examines the effect of NGAs on students' progress toward graduation, their academic achievement, and their behavior in several school districts in Florida. The sample for this study includes 27 high schools that created NGAs between 2001-2002 and 2006-2007, along with 16 comparison high schools that serve ninth-grade students with similar characteristics as students in the NGA schools. As context for understanding the impact findings, this study also looks at the extent to which the key features of the NGA model were implemented in the NGA schools in the study and how this differs from the structures and supports in the comparison schools. The key finding is that the NGAs in this study do not appear to have improved students' academic or behavioral outcomes (credit earning, state test scores, course marks, attendance, suspensions, or expulsions). The findings also suggest that it can be difficult for schools to fully implement the components of the NGA model without expert assistance: Three years after their creation, only half the NGAs in the study had all four structural components of the model in place. Nationally, school districts continue to create NGAs, and recent efforts to implement them have incorporated various enhancements that are intended to strengthen and improve their implementation, but little is known about their effectiveness. Because students' experience in ninth grade is an important predictor of their future success, these efforts to create and improve NGAs should be examined in future studies. Appended are: (1) Technical Information; and (2) Beyond the Sunshine State: Ninth Grade Academies in Other School Districts. ["Helping Students Make the Transition into High School: The Effect of Ninth Grade Academies on Students' Academic and Behavioral Outcomes" was written with Janet Quint.].
Author : Stacy Love Bryant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (313 download)
Download or read book Link Crew written by Stacy Love Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Renato M. Lajara
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 75 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Re-imagining the High School Experience written by Renato M. Lajara and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to investigate one of the new High School reform initiatives introduced by the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) entitled Supporting the Ninth Grade Transition. The study will analyze the effectiveness of this initiative and inform the wider circle of educators about its impact, specifically related to students’ attendance, credit acquisition, and discipline interventions. Four of the twenty-six comprehensive high schools in SDP were chosen to participate in a pilot program and were provided with additional funds and resources to implement a ninth grade academy. The researcher gathered information on the implementation of the ninth grade academy in order to gain insight into the effectiveness of this innovative program, and to identify components of the program that can be replicated with fidelity in other comprehensive high schools. This information will allow the school district to make a decision on whether to expand their resources to other comprehensive high schools or refine the current resources it has implemented in the first four schools. This quantitative study collected data from the School District of Philadelphia, specifically three out of the four high schools involved in the ninth grade transition academy. The researcher analyzed data for three different metrics - attendance, credit accumulation and suspensions - to determine the initial impact of the ninth grade academy.
Author : Micah Lonae Smith
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (15 download)
Download or read book Promoting Student Success written by Micah Lonae Smith and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this mixed-methods study is to evaluate the impact of Morrison High School’s ninth grade transition program, the Freshman Academy, on student outcomes. Based on the outcomes, decisions will be made to determine if the Freshman Academy is meeting students’ needs or if the program elements need to be revisited to improve student achievement. Participants included teachers, school counselors, and administrators at Morrison High School in southeastern Virginia. The study employed the product component of the CIPP model of program evaluation to guide the data collection and to determine the merit, worth, and significance of the program. Quantitative data were collected using student outcome data based on GPA, attendance rates, number of discipline referrals, pass rates on Virginia Standards of Learning End of Course tests, and credits earned. Qualitative data were collected based on teacher, school counselor, and administrator interviews. Successes and challenges of the program as well as areas of recommended improvement are detailed in this study. Analysis of student outcome data revealed that students participating in the program are consistently meeting the benchmark intended outcomes for attendance, discipline, and credits earned and most students are passing the Algebra I and World Geography SOLs during the last year included in this study. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the program elements can only assist teams in providing stronger transition programs to help students achieve the intended outcomes. Recommendations for future research and program improvement include collaboration between the Freshman Academy teachers and administrators with the eighth grade teachers and administrators at the feeder middle schools, developing a summer bridge program to target at-risk students, and increasing parental involvement and seeking their feedback on the Freshman Academy.
Author : Katilin Marie Levesque
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (126 download)
Download or read book Evaluating the Impacts of Structures, Relationships, and Programming on Ninth-grade Transition written by Katilin Marie Levesque and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninth-grade transition has been an area of interest for many. This is due to the immediate and long-term ramifications that students incur as a result of a proper transition to high school, or lack thereof. While considering the importance of the transition, there are several elements that contribute to positive academic outcomes. For the purpose of this study, the characteristics being considered, were structures, relationships, and programs. Structures includes elements such as the district organization, the building systems and policies, and the daily operations. When discussing relationships, this includes the emphasis that is placed on positive interactions between stakeholders. This includes rapport between students and their peers, parents, staff, and community members. It also encompasses relationships between teachers and their colleagues, as well as their affiliations and involvement with parents and community members. Finally, programs were investigated. This includes preparations at the middle school level, programming that is available at the high school level, and finally, structures that are supportive of the transition at the high school level. This study collected participant information through an electronic survey and was designed to investigate the perceptions of ninth-grade staff members regarding the influence that these three elements have on ninth-grade students. The sample of 47 participants includes administrators, support staff, and teachers who work directly with ninth-grade students. I conducted independent t-tests and one-way ANOVAs to determine statistically significant differences in participant responses participants while considering for demographics. There were three key takeaways from this study regarding factors which positively influence the transition to high school. These elements include creating a developmentally responsive environment for ninth-grade students to develop critical skills for high school success, without penalty or repercussions. This also includes an emphasis on relationships with stakeholders, with the goal of collectively supporting incoming high school students. Finally, the importance of collaborating among stakeholders emerged as a critical element to supporting these relationships, ensuring all stakeholders understood how and when to support their shared ninth-grade students.
Author : Scott Habeeb
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595484727
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)
Download or read book The Ninth Grade Opportunity written by Scott Habeeb and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the country, high school freshmen have the highest rates of failure, discipline problems, and truancy. Defined as the "make it or break it" year, ninth grade can be a trying time for teenagers learning to make their own way in the world. The Ninth Grade Opportunity provides educators with a useful framework to build and implement a team-based Freshman Transition program, ultimately allowing teachers to play an integral role in ensuring every student's success. Scott Habeeb, Ray Moore and Alan Seibert have over 60 years of combined experience as teachers and administrators, and together have compiled a guidebook centered around a teaming approach that empowers teachers to better meet freshmen needs. Based on concepts behind their popular Freshman Transition workshops, the authors share ideas about why and how teaming teachers works and how it can benefit schools. Road maps provide guidance for teachers to learn specifically how to create a program built around key elements such as: Standardized expectations Learning skills Classroom leadership Parent/teacher contact Educators everywhere will benefit from the practical advice, expert insight, and helpful tips that transform the ninth grade problem into The Ninth Grade Opportunity, ensuring a successful transition for every high school student.
Author : Wanda V. Little
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (875 download)
Download or read book The Effectiveness of a Transition Program on Ninth-grade Students who Were Socially Promoted written by Wanda V. Little and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the impact of a newly implemented transition program on the academic achievement of low achieving and socially promoted students in a high school. The intended contribution of this study was to describe any effect the transition program might have towards academic achievement on the English I end-of-course exam and the accumulation of total academic credits to be applied towards promotion into the tenth grade.--The research questions providing a research framework for the study were: How did the target group's academic achievement compare to an earlier group who had been socially promoted but had not participated in the summer transition program? How did the target group perform on the English I end-of-course exam as compared to the Education Value-Added Assessment System prediction? What explanations were there for the performances described in Questions 1 and 2? What attitude changes toward school had students undergone in the year since social promotion? What supports were helpful in effecting academic and attitudinal improvement in the targeted ninth-grade group?--Quantitative data was gathered to answer the first two research questions. EOC scores of the non-transition program group were compared to EOC scores of the transition program group using SPSS to compute central tendency statistics of mean, median, and mode. EVAAS predicted scores of the transition program group were compared to actual achievement scores by computing central tendency statistics of mean, median, and mode using SPSS. Answers to the last three questions were gleaned through student questionnaires (with both a closed-option quantitative section and an open-option qualitative section) and focus group interviews with teachers who had taught in the transition program and students who had participated in the program. Themes from the open-ended questionnaire and the focus groups were elicited through a frequency and strength computation. Responses to the five questions were triangulated to determine the overall effectiveness of the transition program.--Data demonstrated the transition program implemented in this study was an effective one. Student participants were more successful on the English I end-of-course exam than predicted by the EVAAS system, scored at a higher level of achievement than the nonparticipating group of students, as well as accumulated more high school credits necessary for promotion to the tenth grade. Qualitative data demonstrated that student attitudes were changed in a positive manner regarding math and reading skills, organization skills, time-management skills, and decision-making skills.
Author : J. Allen Queen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317919610
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)
Download or read book Student Transitions From Middle to High School written by J. Allen Queen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows administrators and teachers what they can do to make their students' ninth grade experience a successful one. Practical and research-based, this book showcases strategies to help you reduce your dropout rate, enhance student achievement, and provide a safe environment for your ninth grade students.
Author : Ashley Sanders Johnessee
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Building a Bridge written by Ashley Sanders Johnessee and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the design, implementation, and assessment of a ninth grade orientation program aimed at improving academic success and organizational commitment by cultivating a high sense of engagement among incoming students at a large suburban high school. Research questions pertained to the impact of a middle school orientation program on ninth grade students' engagement in, what freshman students perceive as the most effective components of the program, and what an action research team learned in their collaboration to develop the program. Through focus group interviews, surveys, and examination of student achievement data, this study employed action research to examine student transition within the organization. Findings indicate that (a) transition program participants became involved in multiple extra-curricular opportunities, (b) student participants most valued peer insight and experiential learning, and (c) team members learned and grew through their participation in the project. Future research should consider (a) using action research for professional learning within district, (b) opportunities for employing student leaders to co-design and implement transition activities, (c) different transition approaches within vertical clusters, and (d) longitudinal studies for ongoing transition program action research.
Author : Jason Paul VanMetre
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Examining the Effectiveness of a Ninth-grade Transition Program written by Jason Paul VanMetre and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Phillip Jermaine. author Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (88 download)
Download or read book The Impact of a Grade Nine Transition Program on Student Success in the Piedmont Region Area of North Carolina written by Phillip Jermaine. author Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Grade 9 transition program at an urban high school in the piedmont area of North Carolina. Grade 9 is a pivotal year that determines which students prevail and which students fail to finish high school (Hertzog, 2003). It is essential that schools put in place components that ease the transition into high school and provide ongoing support. -- Investigation measuring instruments that were used by the researcher included a student survey and a teacher survey which involved Grade 9 students and those teachers who taught Grade 9 students. The data that were collected from both instruments were tabulated to identify if there were common themes. Results indicated whether or not the practices in place had a positive impact on student behavior and his/her attitude towards school. -- Recommendations for further research were included after the data from both instruments were tabulated and analyzed.
Author : Hillary M Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)
Download or read book Preparing incoming freshmen for the academic and social changes of high school written by Hillary M Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has revealed important information about the importance of an effective transition program for eight grade students transitioning into high school. The increased rigor of high school courses, procedural struggles of a new environment, and increased social challenges often lead students to perform lower academically, turn to self-medication as a way to cope, and even drop out as a final result, when not given an effective transition into the high school. This project explores the components that are critical to a successful transition program. An effective transition program must begin to address students during the eighth grade year and continue into the ninth grade year. The components of this project have been identified by research as being an effective method of transition for students. The elements of this project are to be used as tools to execute a transition program that begins in eighth grade to address the academic challenges of high school, continues prior to the beginning of high school to address procedural and social challenges, and concludes during ninth grade to continue to support students with new academic challenges. If students feel completely supported during the transition from middle school to high school, students will be more successful in ninth grade and successive years of education.
Author : Kimberly S. Briske
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (771 download)
Download or read book Effective Freshman Transition written by Kimberly S. Briske and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This capstone focuses on one high school's programming to assist freshmen in transitioning to high school. It to adds student perspectives to the existing body of research on freshman transition with two main questions: which current transitional activities garner lasting results and effectively help freshmen adjust to high school, and what changes would freshmen like to see in order to make the transition to high school easier? Working with a focus group of students, the author gained insight into their opinions and experiences and information regarding the effectiveness of current transitional programming including the Link Crew transition program, a daily advisory period, and ninth grade academic houses. The author concludes that: 1) each of the programming elements studied can add value to the transition process, and 2) transitional programming must provide a variety of social and academic support opportunities to students and families.
