8 th Grade Students Transition to the High School

8th Grade Students Transition to the High School

Mr. Thornton, Principal of CVHS

Mr. Pritchard and Mr. Sahd, Vice PrincipalsDiscipline is handled by last name:

11th and 12th Grade Mr. Sahd

9th and 10th Grade Mr. Pritchard

Ms. Julie Trimmer, Special Education Supervisor and Jason Harris, Consultant

Meet the Teachers!Our High School Special Services

include:

Learning Support

Emotional Support

Life Skills Support

Speech OT PT

Learning Support• Each student has a case

manager• Co-taught classes for

English, Science, Social Studies and Math

• Support Room available for academic and elective classes

• Casemanager remains the same for all 4 years

Mr. Oxendine, SE Teacher

• Case Manager• Co-Teacher - Science• Room 01-12• Extension 2191• Special Note: He is the

Rifle Team Coach, Assistant Varsity Football, & Track

Ms. Hartranft, SE Teacher

• Case Manager• Co-Teacher - Math• Room 01-12• Extension 2193• Special Note: She

loves math!!!!• She is also a Yoga

Instructor

Mr.Gavey, SE Teacher

• Case Manager

• Co-Teacher -History

• Room History LPC

• Extension 2254

• New Handyman!

Bridgett Mead, SE Teacher

• Case Manager• Support Room• Room 210• Extension 2210• Special Note: In

charge of Learning Lab on Thursday evenings!

Mr. Hudson, SE Teacher

• Case Manager• Co-Teacher (English)• Room 02-43A• Extension 2435• Loves 80’s and 90’s

Music

Emotional Support Classroom

• Based on the IEP a student has qualified for support and services in the ES room

• Emotional Support services include social skills and transition instruction

Mrs. Whitley, Emotional Support Teacher

• Case Manager for ES Students

• Room 204• Extensions 2204• She loves horses!!!

Mr. Grisafi, ES Teacher

• Case Manager for Emotional Support

• Room 206• Extension 2206• Special Note: He

enjoys science

• B – Basic• U – Understanding of• C – Career• K – Knowledge and• S – Skills• Students qualify for

this program based on their IEP decision

Life Skills Program(Bucks)

Life Skills Support

• The LSS program prepares students for competitive employment. The LSS program focuses on functional academics to help address student needs.  The program focuses on all aspects of daily living, including money management, living independently, people skills, job skills, and career exploration.

Ms. Young and Ms. Metzinger, Life Skills Support

• Case Managers for LSS students

• Room 116 and 118

• Extension 2137 and 2134

• The Crafty Ones……

Guidance Department

• Help with scheduling, vacations, and questions about after high school

• SAP referrals• CTC Questions• Scholarships/Colleges• 397-5231 ext 2491

Guidance Counselors

• Counselors are determined by last name

• Mr. Helsel A-Gn

• Mr. Wyble Go-Hn

• Mr. Capalupo Ho-P

• Mrs. Casanova Q-Z

Career Center

• Working Papers• Career Cruising

Program• Career Technology

Center – case workers• Scholarships• College Information• SAT/ACT

Educational ConsultantTransition Coordinator

• Located in the Guidance Suite

• Focus on the MS and HS special education students and teachers

• Monitors Indicator 13 • PASA • Collaborates with Job

Trainer

Job Trainer, Will Danz

• Services placed on a student’s IEP in the transition section

• Assist with job placement, job shadowing and volunteer services

• Supports the Indicator 13 initiative

Special Service Programs at CVHS

Support Room for Students

• Use during assessments

• Smaller groups• Extended time on

assessment and other work

• Work on strategies and review and reforce concepts

Support Room Continued

• ROOM 210• Reference the BLUE

sheet for more details.• Learning Labs held on

Thursday night

Block Scheduling• Block 1 7:40 – 8:20• Block 2 8:25 – 9:45• Block 3 9:50 – 11:20• Block 4 11:25 – 1:25• - Each student will have ½ an hour lunch during

this period• Block 5 1:30 – 2:45• Flex Period This will be held twice a month.• Club Period This will be held twice a month

Lunch Schedule

Lunch A Class Class Class

Class Lunch B Class Class

Class Class Lunch C Class

Class Class Class Lunch D

On the first day of class, the teacher will tell students whichLunch they will eat.Lunch A – Art and Tech Ed ClassesLunch B – History and BusinessLunch C – English and LanguagesLunch D – Science Class and Electives (Culinary/PE)

1st Block (40 minutes)

• Orchestra/Band OR

• AP/Honors/Traditional Classes OR

• Electives OR

• Case Management/Academic Support Period: (see next slide)

Academic Support Period

– 40-45 minute block in the morning-daily

– Meeting with case manager

– Review of students transition needs

– Review of progress in school

– Completion of surveys and assessments for progress monitoring

– Discussion of Specially Designed Instruction on IEPs

– Executive Functioning Skills

– Test Taking/Study Skills

Learning Labs

• Every Tuesday and Thursday after school, two Core Subject teachers hold an hour long learning lab for students to receive extra help.

• Rooms and teachers are announced in the morning

• Support Room Lab is Thursdays in Room 210

Activity Bus

• If students need extra help in learning labs, there are buses available.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays there is one bus available for students at 4:15.

• Students must have a special pass from a learning lab teacher to ride this bus.

• This is NOT for PE make-ups.

PE (Gym Class)

• If your student has an unexcused absence, they MUST make up the PE class after school.

• If your student does not change for PE, they MUST make up the PE class after school

• There are some tests/exams/projects to be completed in PE class

• If they do not pass, they MUST retake it

CTC (Career and Technology Center)

• Junior/Senior Year – Half Day Cluster Programs

• Senior Year – Full Day Programs

• (See Blue Handout)

• Could earn college credits

• Some students have jobs before they leave

• IEP team decision about transition

Reminders to Parents!

Reminders:• Always e-mail or call

your student’s case manager if you have concerns

• Use the Parent Portal! Great way to check on missing assignments and test scores

• Students now have Community PORTAL

Reminders:• Don’t hesitate to call

Guidance for SAP referral or questions concerning CTC or scheduling issues

• Students will receive schedules at end of year or in the mail during the summer

• Please attend Parent’s Night and Orientation!

Ask your students questions!

I realize your student is now attending HS, but parents should still

ask about homework!

Questions from Home

• When is the right time to go for help in the support room?

- When it is independent work time in class and/or for a test/quiz if not in Co-Taught

• Will the regular education teacher tell a student to go to support room?

- Most ask, and yes. If they see a student in trouble, they will make sure they attend

Questions from Home

• Can they still have test re-takes at the high school?– Yes, as long as it is in the SDI section of the

IEP.

• Note taking is a problem. Who is responsible to get copies of notes?– Part of SDI and will be reviewed with all

teachers

Questions Continued

• If assignments are not being completed will I (parent) be notified?

General Educators should contact youCase ManagersParent Portal

Questions Continued

• Are there other activities to do after school than just sports?

• Chess Club FBLA NHS NAHS

• YearbookStudent Council Newspaper Club School Store

• Drama Club FCS Quiz Bowl TSA

• Jazz Band Concert Choir Ensembles Women’s Chorus

• OrchestraOutdoor Club Skateboard Weight Training

• Nursing Prom Committee Interact Literary Magazine

• Anime SADD Model U.N, Tri – M

• Student Athletic Training Club CVHS TV Studio GSA Club

• There are also competitions in Science and History!!!!!

Any Questions ??

• As your students hear everyday…..

• No question is a dumb question!

Don’t Forget!

• Take a copy of the power point presentation

• Take another brochure if needed

• Sign up for Parent Portal!

• Look for other items in the mail (summer)