January
House Counselors will share a presentation about the Transition Process to students in Math Classes
House Counselors will host a parent night where they will share a similar presentation
8th grade teachers will publish student recommendations
If your child receives a recommendation that you disagree with, please reach out to the teacher. If you still strongly disagree with the recommendation after your conversation, please reach out to your child's House Counselor to discuss options.
House Counselors visit the high school to meet with the Director of Counseling and department chairs to learn about current and new courses
January to February
Each 8th grade student will meet with their House Counselor for an individual Course Conference
Family Continuity Requests for SHS Deans
March
Deadline to join the Civic Education Lottery: March 1st
Deadline to submit Family Continuity Requests for SHS Deans: Mid-March
May
Students receive Dean Assignments: Mid-May
SHS Dean visit to SMS: May 22nd
SHS Parent Night: May 22nd
June
House Counselors and SHS Deans collaborate to rectify scheduling conflicts
If your child requested a certain course and it does not fit in their schedule, their Dean will reach out to their House Counselor. The House Counselor will then meet with the student to gather a new course request for that particular class.
House Counselors and Deans meet to share information to contribute to a smooth transition
SMS and SHS School Psychologists articulation meeting
August
High school orientation for 9th grade students: TBD (before the first day of school)