9th+Grade+Transition

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Exploring Grade 8.5 ideas - what are other folks doing?

Oswego Middle School
 * gain some HS credits in areas such as Art...potential to graduate with cohort

Fulton High School
 * Alternative program that will eventually be housed in HS

Hannibal looking to identify 15 at risk students to provide added support

The above was originally published April 7, 2009 at http://www.squidoo.com/thinking-forward Middle school, or Junior High as it is known in some areas, causes stress and change for parents, students and teachers. Academics and peer issues like bullying and finding new friends can make transitioning to this new academic environment challenging. Middle School Transition hotline: 805-889-2142