High Schools That Work

Outstanding Practices

Opening Doors to the Future: Preparing Low-achieving Middle Grades Students to Succeed in High School

Many students find the journey from the middle grades to high school difficult. They lack the knowledge and skills necessary for doing high-school-level work, and they do not have the study skills needed to meet higher standards in ninth grade and beyond. Middle schools and high schools increasingly are creating “safety nets” - special programs to help students make the transition to grade nine. This publication contains 15 examples of transition programs that work in raising achievement and keeping students in school.

Keywords: outstanding practices, extra help, guidance, freshman academy, mastery, small learning communities

(02V41) Price: $5 each/$2 each for 10 or more; 72 pages

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