high school transition
Leap into 9th grade
The Leap into 9th Grade summer program prepares incoming ninth grade students to excel in high school by building a foundation for success before starting high school.
Program Dates & Times: July 1 - July 19, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
High Schools: Franklin, Grant, Jefferson, McDaniel, Roosevelt
What is the Leap into 9th Grade curriculum?
Students prepare to succeed in high school with a focus on social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and time management.
Students practice AVID skills, such as preparing to take notes, planning for planners, and goal-setting.
Students discover their interests and learn about different opportunities available to them during high school and after high school.
Students participate in hands-on activities related to career and technical education (CTE) programs, and practice career and financial planning.
Students apply all of their learning to complete their Green City Project with teammates and present it to the class.
To enroll for Leap into 9th Grade, please register online or talk to your school counselor if you have any questions.
23-24 High School information session
daVinci counselors had a parent high school information night scheduled during conferences, due to the strike we had to cancel that meeting. The new parent meeting will be shared here as soon as we have that date set.
CANCELLED - DUE TO FORMATTING OF CONFERENCES AND FORECASTING ALREADY STARTED
Please reach out to the counselor assigned to specific high schools if you have questions or concerns:
Ms. Shannon - Grant HS, McDaniel HS, Roosevelt HS
Ms. Shelby - Cleveland HS, Franklin HS, Ida B. Wells HS, Jefferson HS, Lincoln HS
individual PPS high school information nights
Please see below:
Neighborhood high schools
Info night: Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Info night: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 6:00 p.m.
Info night: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 6:00 p.m.
Video link: Watch here
Info night: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6:00 p.m.
TBD
• Info night: Thursday, Dec. 14, 5:00 p.m.
• Info night: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:00 p.m.
• Info night: Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m.
Focus Option High schools
• More information: pps.net/alliancebenson, pps.net/alliancemeek
Info night:
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6:00 p.m. - Virtual Meeting: https://meet.google.com/rmz-ongk-upm
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:00 p.m. - In-Person
• Info night: Tuesday, Dec 5, 5:30 p.m.
PPS also supports students through charter schools and community based organizations. More information can be found at the Multiple Pathways to Graduation webpage.
2021-2022 High School information
LEAP into 9th grade
Program Name, Dates & Times:
Leap into 9th Grade 2022
June 27-July 15, 2022, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 12:30 pm
Prepares students to excel in high school and get a head start in working with their teachers and peers. Students will receive a daily bus pass and earn a 0.5 high school elective credit upon successful completion of the program.
Who should attend? The program will be available to all students, but prioritized for incoming 9th grade students identified as Academic Priority, or students who would benefit from additional supports. Space is limited due to staffing.
Where is this taking place? Your neighborhood high school - except Lincoln, which will be held at Ida B Wells HS due to construction and Benson, which will be held at Marshall.
Here is the link to the PPS page all about LEAP.
QUESTIONS? Talk to your your student's school counselor or call (503) 916-5220
REGISTER ONLINE AT bit.ly/2022leapinto9th
Hello 8th grade families! To keep on top of the most up-to-date information around forecasting, please visit PPS' High School information page.