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Breaking the Barriers Between Middle School and High School: Developing a Transition Team for Student Success.

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Hertzog, C. Jay; Morgan, P. Lena – NASSP Bulletin, 1998

Discusses results of a study examining self-perceptions of students moving from middle level to high schools. Kids reported a significant drop in perceived physical appearance, job competence, romantic appeal, conduct, and global self-worth. A transition team can help eighth graders develop an understanding of the academic rigors and cocurricular…

Descriptors: Case Studies, Cooperative Programs, Focus Groups, Grade 8

Preparing High Schools for Eighth Grade Students.

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Jett, Daniel L.; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1994

High school administrators, counselors, and teachers can support, assist, and nurture incoming ninth graders. Principals should share middle-level and high school buildings, teachers, and preparation time; organize ninth-grade students and teachers into interdisciplinary teams; conduct regularly scheduled advisory programs; assign upperclass…

Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Grade 8, Helping Relationship, High Schools