Beschreibung:
This book shows administrators and teachers what they can do to make their students' ninth grade experience a successful one. Practical and research-based, this book showcases strategies to help you reduce your dropout rate, enhance student achievement, and provide a safe environment for your ninth grade students.
Chapter 1 From Middle School to High School; Chapter 2 The Role of Educators Must Change; Chapter 3 Improving Transitions for Increased Student Achievement; Chapter 4 Examining Exemplar Programs Throughout the United States; Chapter 5 Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; Chapter 6 Defining the Problem; Chapter 7 Reducing Teacher, Student, and Parent Fears; Chapter 8 Responsibility and Civility; Chapter 9 Ninth-Grade Transitions and Improvements; Chapter 10 Examining Exemplar Programs; Chapter 11 Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; Chapter 12 Games and Activities for Students; Chapter 13 Games and Activities for Teachers for Staff Development;