The Relationship Between The Freshman Academy And Student Academic Success At Morristown Hamblen High School East

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The Relationship Between the Freshman Academy and Student Academic Success at Morristown-Hamblen High School East

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Download or read book The Relationship Between the Freshman Academy and Student Academic Success at Morristown-Hamblen High School East written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not a significant relationship exists between the implementation of the Morristown-Hamblen High School East (MHHSE) Freshman Academy, student academic achievement, and the high school graduation rate at MHHSE. The testing variables included GPA, attendance, number of core course failures, number of discipline referrals, English I End-of-Course test scores, and graduation rate. Grouping variables included 8th grade (pretreatment) and 9th grade (posttreatment) groups, preacademy and postacademy groups, socioeconomic status, and gender. Ten faculty members of the MHHSE Freshman Academy were interviewed to ascertain their perceptions about the smaller learning community concept. The population of the study was limited to students enrolled in the MHHSE Freshman Academy (2004-2008) and students enrolled at MHHSE 2 years prior to the implementation of the academy (2002-2004). Paired-samples t-tests were used to make comparisons between the same students on 8th grade (pretreatment) and 9th grade (posttreatment) measures. Independentsamples t-tests were used to make additional comparisons between different groups of students categorized according to socioeconomic status and gender, as well as preacademy and postacademy groups. Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that the 9th grade transition year is a very difficult year for most students. Male students and those classified as economically disadvantaged develop additional risk factors during their freshmen year that might identify them as potential dropouts. The MHHSE Freshman Academy has had a positive effect on student academic performance and conduct as measured by the data analyses and teacher opinions.

Exploring the Relationship Between the Freshman Academy Environment and Academic Achievement and Resilience

Author : Taneesha George
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Total Pages : 119 pages
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Download or read book Exploring the Relationship Between the Freshman Academy Environment and Academic Achievement and Resilience written by Taneesha George and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student success or failure during the transition to high school is an accurate predictor of student success beyond the ninth grade. In an attempt to support students during this transition, many schools across the nation have implemented small learning communities called freshman academies to bridge the apparent gap in achievement between middle and high school. Research has linked freshman academies and ninth grade success in terms of test scores (Styron & Peasant, 2010). There is, however, little empirical research that examines the success of freshman academy students in terms of promoting resilience and other factors during this time of risk. Therefore, this correlational study tested the resilience and stage-environment fit theories by exploring the relationship between student perceptions of the freshman academy environment and student resilience in terms of academic achievement (grade point average), socio-emotional adjustment, and school confidence. Each of the research hypotheses was analyzed using Spearman's rho to relate students' perceptions of the freshman academy to each of the criterion variables. The research failed to reject the first null hypothesis, as there was not a statistically significant correlation between school environment and academic achievement. However, the research rejected the last two null hypotheses, proving that there was in fact a statistically significant correlation between school environment and perceived socio-emotional adjustment and school confidence. The researcher concluded that freshman academy success is linked more to the social aspects of the high school transition than to the academic aspects.

Dissertation Abstracts International

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Total Pages : 546 pages
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Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Effects of a Freshman Academy Within a Rural High School

Author : Ronnie L. Mincey
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Total Pages : 142 pages
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Download or read book Effects of a Freshman Academy Within a Rural High School written by Ronnie L. Mincey and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation examined student academic achievement, attendance, and disciplinary data for a rural high school in upper East Tennessee for academic school years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. The purpose was to determine the changes in student academic achievement, attendance, and discipline attributed to the establishment by district and school administration of a freshman academy within the focus school during 2010-2011. This quantitative, causal-comparative, ex post facto study utilized a posttest only, control group design to compare two consecutive freshman classes with similar demographics enrolled at the subject school. The 2010 class served as the control cohort who did not participate in the freshman academy. The 2011 class, the inaugural class of the focus school freshman academy, was the experimental treatment cohort. Study results found no significant differences in student academic achievement as measured by state mandated, standardized End-of-Course tests for English I and Algebra I. There were statistically significant increases in attendance for the treatment cohort whole group and male subgroup. There were also statistically significant increases in the number of discipline infractions for the treatment cohort whole group and the male, female, and economically disadvantaged subgroups.

Freshman Academy - Unconventional Classroom

Author : Bogan Brent
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ISBN 13 : 9780990003649
Total Pages : 90 pages
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Download or read book Freshman Academy - Unconventional Classroom written by Bogan Brent and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-05 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful Freshman Academy can be one of the most effective ways to transition students from a middle school setting to the high school setting. Freshman Academies have proven to curb inappropriate behavior, allow students to emotionally adjust to the new environment of high school, and improve overall academic achievement. Brent Bogan has played a key role in the successful development of a Freshman Academy and Matthew Ogles brings his experience of teaching seventh and eighth grade students to determine certain needs that seek attention when entering high school.

Exploring the Effectiveness of a Freshman/success Academy Program Through the Perceptions of Educators in an Urban High School

Author : Michelle Antoinette Pettiford
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Total Pages : 342 pages
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Download or read book Exploring the Effectiveness of a Freshman/success Academy Program Through the Perceptions of Educators in an Urban High School written by Michelle Antoinette Pettiford and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of educators regarding the effectiveness of an academic success program for ninth- and 10th-grade students who are at-risk males. The term at risk has often been utilized to describe students who have low academic performance as well as social and emotional concerns observed during the transitioning process from middle to high school. The foundation of this study centered on past and current educational initiatives, achievement gaps, and pedagogical and cultural awareness for at-risk minority students as they entered high school. I used a 2-phase process that included the implementation of a questionnaire and one-on-one interviews to collect the perceptions of educators. This methodology allowed educators to provide their perspectives on the effect of a high school academic success program on the academic, social, and behavioral performance of at-risk male students for the past 2 school years. The three key indicators of “making sure that students were on the right track,” “empower students,” and “creating a positive culture” evolved linking into the themes of academic success, building a student support system, teacher effectiveness, student preparation, and building relationships. As a result, positive implications and significances were established from the perspective of the participating stakeholders of the Freshman/Success Academy.

Impact of Freshman Academy Experiences on Student Academic Intrinsic Motivation

Author : Shirley C. Sealy
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Total Pages : 470 pages
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Download or read book Impact of Freshman Academy Experiences on Student Academic Intrinsic Motivation written by Shirley C. Sealy and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation was designed to explore the transition of a group of ninth-grade students into a large rural upstate South Carolina high school. The primary focus was to ascertain the students' levels of academic intrinsic motivation toward English, math, science, history, and their general orientation toward school learning, and to explore those freshman academy experiences that the students felt most directly impacted these attributes. The freshman academy at this school was implemented in 2006 as a district initiative to strengthen the transition to high school and ultimately increase the graduation rate. -- This was a mixed methods case study in which the researcher sought to gain insight into the students' academic intrinsic motivation toward subject areas as well as their general motivational orientation. Data were measured quantitatively by administering the Children's Academic Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (CAIMI) to a group of current ninth graders enrolled in the freshman academy at a South Carolina high school. -- The students' scale scores on the CAIMI measured their levels of motivation across five subscales--English, math, science, history, and general orientation toward school learning. Qualitatively, the researcher conducted three student focus groups, four teacher interviews (one teacher from each of the four subject areas), and an administrator interview with the assistant principal in charge of the freshman academy. Additionally, the researcher conducted a review of the written descriptions of the freshman academy. -- The results from this study led the researcher to conclude that the students, teachers, and administrator perceived the overall impacts of the freshman academy on ninth-grade transition as positive and supportive, thus easing the transitional challenges of its students from middle school to high school. All participant categories perceived the academy's structure and program design to have diminished the possible deleterious effects of the academic, procedural, and social challenges experienced by the students as they transitioned to high school. All participant categories perceived the teachers to be primary motivational sources for their students. Students indicated that, although this impact had been mostly positive for them as learners, in some cases, the teachers' impact had been to decrease their desire to learn. CAIMI subscale scores were low in all four subject areas, as well as toward school learning in general. This indicated a possible disconnect between what the teachers did to motivate their students to learn, and what the students perceived as motivating. The researcher's recommendations were for the school to assess the motivation levels of their incoming freshmen and to use this data to guide them in design and implementation of their instructional programs and schedules. In addition, the school should develop and implement professional development on intrinsic motivation theory and practical implications for the classroom teachers.

The Impact of a Freshman Academy on High School Transition

Author : Sherry Grier Veasey
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Total Pages : 248 pages
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Download or read book The Impact of a Freshman Academy on High School Transition written by Sherry Grier Veasey and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation was designed to identify and describe the impact a freshman academy has on high school transition for ninth-grade students at a rural high school in western North Carolina. This case study investigated the problems ninth graders encounter as they transition from middle school to high school. The study examined student achievement, student attendance, and the graduation rate in an effort to determine whether a freshman academy at the high school helped students transition successfully. -- The transition to high school may be difficult for some students because of the countless changes they are experiencing as adolescents. The high school in this study was located in a rural western town in North Carolina and identified the ninth-grade class as the class with the most struggling students. In an effort to help students transition successfully to high school, a freshman academy was implemented. -- This qualitative study consisted of interviews with the principal, assistant principal, guidance counselor, and teachers in the freshman academy. Additional data was collected from high school principals in the district with freshman academies to determine strategies implemented for freshman academies in the school district. Focus group interviews were conducted with teachers in the academy. A central office person was also interviewed. A survey was conducted with teachers to ascertain their perceptions of the freshman academy since the implementation. -- Interview data was collected, transcribed, analyzed, and reported in a narrative format according to themes and research questions. Survey data was collected, analyzed, and reported in a frequency table. Data from interviews, archival data, and the survey were triangulated to validate the findings for the study. -- An analysis of the data revealed the freshman academy at the high school did not impact student achievement, student attendance, or the graduation rate. The data did reveal there was an impact on student motivation, students' attitudes toward school, and the school culture. Students participated in the learning process by interacting with their peers. Teachers used various instructional strategies including technology to help motivate students. Students enjoyed positive relationships with their teachers. School-wide expectations and teacher collaboration contributed to the culture of the school.

The Effects of the Freshman Academy on Ringgold High School

Author : Earl Lamar Brown
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Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (213 download)

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Download or read book The Effects of the Freshman Academy on Ringgold High School written by Earl Lamar Brown and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Exploring a Rural School District's Freshman Academy Program Through Parent and Staff Member Perspectives

Author : Dustin G. Morehead
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Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Exploring a Rural School District's Freshman Academy Program Through Parent and Staff Member Perspectives written by Dustin G. Morehead and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Perception of the Freshman Transition

Author : Frankie Jo Lizar
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Total Pages : 302 pages
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Download or read book The Perception of the Freshman Transition written by Frankie Jo Lizar and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine teacher, student, and parent perceptions of the high school transition program within a Freshman Academy at one Midwest high school using a mixed-methods approach with a convergent design. Interviews were done with teachers that teach primarily freshman students, and perception surveys were used with teachers, students, and parents to answer the following research questions: a) How do freshman teachers believe the Freshman Academy interventions influence students' successful transition into high school? b) What are staff's perceptions of the Freshman Academy in preparing students for success in high school? c) What are students' perceptions of the Freshman Academy in preparing them for success in high school? and, d) What are parents' perceptions of the Freshman Academy in preparing their students for success in high school? The data was used to determine which supports participants believed were most effective in keeping students on track towards graduation at this Midwest high school. Summary statements focused on the importance of positive relationships between students and adults, and recommendations from the study focus on increased community building and building structures for increased student accountability.

The Freshman Academy

Author : Greg Laws
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Creating and Sustaining a Freshman Academy

Author : Mason Gary
Publisher : Biblio Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781622494637
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (946 download)

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Download or read book Creating and Sustaining a Freshman Academy written by Mason Gary and published by Biblio Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating and Sustaining A Freshman Academy: The Palmetto High Model is a must read for school and district administrators who are dealing with transitional issues among their ninth grade students, such as scheduling, academics, behavior, and attendance. The intent of this book is to give a mental and physical model that identifies our thinking and work to address our incoming freshman and the challenges they faced. It is also a must read for visionary leaders in administration, in the seat of school board members, or perhaps those who serve on school improvement councils or advisory boards. I encourage you to consider the information presented, think about how that information could be used in your school/district, and "break ranks" with tradition and implement a version of our freshman academy concept that best suits the needs of your students and community. Information is included to answer the questions on why to create a freshman academy, the mental model we used to put all the pieces together, information and data on how we "progress monitored", and most importantly a chapter dedicated to the teacher voice so you the reader, can experience first-hand how they feel about this concept in their own words. I hope this book inspires you to do what is best for your students and to create solutions that transform their lives as well as the culture of the schools who have the courage to do things differently.

Freshman Year Programming and Its Impact on High School Graduation Rate

Author : Janis L. Ulicny
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Download or read book Freshman Year Programming and Its Impact on High School Graduation Rate written by Janis L. Ulicny and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much research has been conducted to indicate that the freshman year of high school has an impact on a student's potential graduation from high school. Existing literature reveals that through the evolution of education in the United States, schools have been forced to place a strong emphasis on graduation. Many factors, including academic success, socioeconomic status, race, and gender, can impact a student's likelihood of graduating on time. This study looks at the importance of the freshman year of high school programming -specifically two programs at a small urban high school in Northeast Ohio -and their influence on the graduation rate for three cohorts of students. Using a mixed-methods design, the researcher investigated the classes of 2019, 2020, and 2021. Through an examination of school surveyresults from 58 former students, and interviews with nine graduates, the quantitative and qualitative data indicated that the voluntary summer Freshman Academy (a one-day voluntary program) program and year-long required Freshman Advisory (a full-year mandatory course) course do have an impact on student success. For school districts looking to aid with the transition to high school, the results of this research can provide some ideas and suggestions for successful programming.

Implementation of a Freshman Academy

Author : Stephanie Kincaid
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Total Pages : 70 pages
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Download or read book Implementation of a Freshman Academy written by Stephanie Kincaid and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Investigation of the Freshman Academy as it Relates to Student Success in a Rural School County in South Carolina

Author : Natalie B. Sarvis
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Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book An Investigation of the Freshman Academy as it Relates to Student Success in a Rural School County in South Carolina written by Natalie B. Sarvis and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Freshman Academy Program Evaluation

Author : Michelle E. Nicklas
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Total Pages : 508 pages
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Download or read book The Freshman Academy Program Evaluation written by Michelle E. Nicklas and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study performed a program evaluation of the Freshmen Academy at a northeastern suburban high school. Using the Logic Model, this program evaluation determined goals, processes for applying measures for those goals, and a plan to report results to stakeholders. As such, the study addressed five research questions: see APA p. 64 for how to present elements in a series (a) How are Freshmen Academy teachers impacting students? (b) What are student perceptions of Freshmen Academy? (c) What are parent perceptions of Freshmen Academy? (d) How have the academic, behavioral, and retention profiles of students in the Freshmen Academy changed over time? (e) Is grit a character trait of students who experience success in and beyond Freshmen Academy? The study involved interviewing and surveying four interdisciplinary teachers, the overseeing administrator, counselors, parents, past program students, and current students (N = 54) to ascertain levels of program effectiveness and satisfaction. The findings indicate that teacher investments in relationships with both students and parents serve to reverse negative perceptions of school and the school environment. As such, students are more willing to take risks, try harder, and notice their own growth in skills that improve their executive functioning. In addition, parents appreciate being academic and social/emotional partners of a highly communicative team. Furthermore, the data revealed that teachers and the reading specialist have positively impacted academic, behavioral, and retention profiles by closing learning gaps, teaching students executive functioning skills, and improving consistency with work completion. By capitalizing on positive experiences, teachers increased student motivation and intellectual curiosity. By connecting instruction to student interests and present choices to future opportunities, program leaders have made school relevant. To offset challenges at home, teachers and counselors trained students with a growth mindset and increased intrinsic motivation. Program leaders have been able to close vocabulary gaps, offer perspective for social/emotional issues, and improve behavioral issues by increasing student self-confidence. Grit, or resilience, scores tracked to student GPAs as found in Duckworth et al. (2007). The findings underscore the importance of partnering with parents, even with older adolescents. The current study has implications for extending the program's philosophies and practices to the school and district.