How Sage Oak Prepares Students and Families for the High School Transition

Transitioning From Middle to High School: A Roadmap to Success at Sage OakWe discuss the transition of students from middle school to high school with Sage Oak educators Mary Hizon-Barry, VLA Coordinator, Nicole Case, Regional Mentor, and Kerry Cody, HS Assistant Principal. The team addresses the common concerns and fears of parents and students centered around this significant shift in their academic life. The episode highlights how Sage Oak is creating a supportive transition system for students with events like 'High School Preview Week' to give parents and students a hands-on experience. The panel also discusses the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society programs which have been aligned to support this transition. The importance of Parents' roles in high school decision-making was also shared. Finally, they share information about a special event taking place on March 7th - a Career Fair at Goldie Lewis in Rancho Cucamonga that offers information on high school courses, pathways, and career possibilities to students, along with opportunities for interactions with professionals.00:14 Introduction to the Episode00:17 Understanding the Transition from Middle School to High School00:43 Introducing the Panelists02:39 Addressing the Attrition Rate and Knowledge Gap03:21 Supporting Middle School Teachers and Students04:01 Understanding the High School Transition04:41 Addressing Concerns in the Personalized Learning Academy Program05:39 Addressing Concerns in the Virtual Learning Academy Program07:09 The Role of Parents in the Transition07:09 Introducing the High School Jumpstart Program13:42 Supporting High Achieving Students15:36 Upcoming In-Person Event and Career Fair18:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFor more information, visit www.sageoak.education.Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information.Sage Oak WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube