Welcome Class of 2018 The Freshman Academy

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Welcome Class of 2018The Freshman Academy

• 2014-2015 School Year
• Matawan Regional High School

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What is the Freshman Academy?????
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A Team Approach to Learning
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MISSION

• To assist the incoming freshmen in making a
  smooth transition into high school and meet the
  rigorous high school standards.

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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

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STRUCTURE

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

Collaborative Planning
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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

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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

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BENEFITS

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

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STATISTICS

• 2010-2011 (Pre-Freshman Academy)
• 83 Students Failed a Total of 160 classes
• 2011-2012 (1st Year)
• 36 Students Failed a Total of 82 Classes
• 2012-2013 (2nd Year)
• 29 Students Failed a Total of 54 Classes
• 2013-2014 (3rd Year)
• 23 Students Failed a Total of 42 Classes
• 2014-2015
• ???????????????

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2013-2014 Highlights

• Freshman Team Challenge
• Team Assemblies
• Group Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Good Apples Program
• Community Service Project
• Relay for Life

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Whats New for 2014-2015

• Team Challenges
• Study Island
• Community Service
• Tutorial Attendance
• Peer Mentorship
• Civic Leadership
• Health Physical Education

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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

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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

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COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!!