Good afternoon!
We are excited to share some updates regarding grade 8 and their transition to UHS, as we have spent the past several days meeting with all students in guidance seminar. During this one-on-one meeting, we went over each student's grades in every class. Ms. Smith helped them identify any missing assignments or assignments that should be followed up on - either for clarification or to take advantage of a retake. We also discussed the transition from the middle school to the high school.
I am happy to report that students feel the transition was easier than they thought and they are really enjoying the high school. Areas of improvement identified include balancing classroom expectations (amount of work and personal responsibility) as well as time management. I was thrilled to hear that many students were not only aware of their standing but had already had a plan in place to meet with teachers.
In the weeks to come, we will be working with students on self-advocacy skills, managing the shift from first term to second term, looking at mid-year projects for classes that may end in January, and collaborating on skills that students will need to grow throughout the year.
We thank you for all the support, and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Ashley Smith
School Counselor
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