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Title: Welcome Class of 2019 The Freshman Academy


1
Welcome Class of 2019The Freshman Academy
  • 2015-2016 School Year
  • Matawan Regional High School

2
What is the Freshman Academy?????
3
A Team Approach to Learning
4
MISSION
  • To assist the incoming freshmen in making a
    smooth transition into high school and meet the
    rigorous high school standards.

5
How do we achieve this???
  • Providing programs and supports designed to
    address the unique needs of the 9th grade
    student.
  • Goals of
  • Increased Academic Achievement
  • Social-Emotional Development

6
STRUCTURE
  • Dedicated Administrator
  • Dedicated Counselor
  • Dedicated Team of Teachers
  • ENGLISH HISTORY
  • SCIENCE MATH

Collaborative Planning
7
TEAM APPROACH
  • Students assigned to a team
  • Alaskan Huskies
  • Polar Huskies
  • Siberian Huskies
  • Goal of
  • Creating Small Learning Communities
  • Staff
  • Students
  • School within a School Design

8
PURPOSE
  • Build Rapport
  • Nourish Student Growth
  • Academically
  • Socially
  • Emotionally
  • Create a sense of unity and community within the
    freshman class
  • Team Challenges
  • Grade Level Competitions
  • Trans-Disciplinary Lessons/ Themes
  • Early Intervention

9
BENEFITS
  • Increased Academic Achievement
  • Increased Student Attendance, Attitudes and
    Behavior
  • Promotes positive feelings about self and others
  • Stronger Student-Teacher Relationships

10
2014-2015 Highlights
  • Freshman Team Challenge
  • Anti-Bullying Campaign
  • Team Assemblies
  • Group Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Good Apples Program
  • Community Service Project
  • Relay for Life

11
Whats New for 2015-2016
  • Team Challenges
  • Study Island
  • Community Service
  • Tutorial Attendance
  • Peer Mentorship
  • Civic Leadership
  • Health Physical Education
  • Project Adventure
  • Structured Lunch Tutorial

12
ORIENTATION PROGRAM
  • The Goal of Todays Program
  • was to.
  • Todays Program
  • Co-Curricular Fair
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Classroom Activities
  • Civic Leadership
  • Ice Breaker Activities
  • Guided Tour
  • Goal Setting Activity
  • Learning Style Quiz

13
TODAYS MESSAGE
  • Fresh Start
  • Take Accountability
  • Get Involved
  • Dont Be Afraid to Ask for Help!!!

14
SPORTS, CLUBS ACTIVITIES
  • Athletic Participation
  • Fall/ Winter/ Spring
  • Eligibility
  • High School
  • College
  • Informational Session 9/17/2015
  • Co-Curricular Clubs

15
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
  • Adhere to the student handbook
  • Possess accountability and pride in their
    behavior and academics
  • Explore their interests in extra curricular
    activities
  • Engage and take ownership in their education
  • Communicate with their parents on their progress

16
HOMEWORKfor parents.
  • Review Student Agenda
  • Stay In-Touch
  • Parent Portal
  • Activities
  • Get/ Stay Involved!!!

17
COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!!
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