Middle School to High School

Transition Timeline

October

Parents and students are invited to attend an 8th grade Open House highlighting clubs, activities and opportunities available at THS. 

February/March

• Students will receive information about the high school requirements and electives 

• Students will select their high school electives    

High School Counselors meet with eighth grade students to review the following:

• • THS Program of Studies 

  • 9th grade academic requirements and electives 

  • Student concerns regarding the transition 

April/May

• Information identifying student course selections and level placements are communicated home 

• When applicable, 8th grade transition PPT meetings will be held with middle and high school staff 

• THS peer leaders will meet with 8th graders

August

• Schedules will be available on the Parent Portal 

• Freshmen orientation will be held by the Link Crew 

• Parents are invited to attend an evening orientation program

Course Designation Key

    CP (College Preparatory)

            Core course curriculum in alignment with college expectations

    ACP (Advanced College Preparatory)

            Core course curriculum in alignment with college expectations, featuring faster pacing and a deeper research & development of curriculum topics 

    H (Honors) 

            Designation for specific courses, program requiring advanced criteria and recommendation 

    AP (Advanced Placement)

            Prescribed course outline geared to the AP tests and possible awarding of college credit/placement upon successful completion of the AP exam 

    ECE (UConn Early College Experience) 

            May be honors or AP, can earn college credit based upon course requirements from UConn

    CCP (Housatonic College Career Pathways) 

            Honors designation in alignment with HCC community college curriculum expectations