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Transitioning from Middle School to High
School
Point Isabel ISD Port Isabel Junior High – Port Isabel High School
Welcome & Congratulations!
You are about to move from 8th grade PIJH to 9th grade PIHS!
Lots of changes to learn about. Lots of help and support for you during
your transition. Let’s look at some of the things we should
consider.
From Middle School to High School
Changes to expect
More freedoms
New challenges
New peer group and friends
New program of Study (includes academies, advanced coursework, post-secondary plans)
Things to do to Prepare for change:
Develop decision-making and organizational skills
Learn as much as possible about the new school’s expectations
Visit before the first day, and/or participate in FISH Camp
Organize notebooks, planners, etc. –get help as needed
Preparing . . . Continued
Identify support systems and people within the school
Blend, look around, fit in
Trial and error works, but know you may ask for help
Making choices …
Academic choices
Career and Technical Class Choices
Dual/AP/Pre-AP choices
Elective choices
Extra-curricular activities (clubs, sports, community service, work)
Peer groups
High school courses taken in middle school
FISH Camp This program provides upcoming 9th grade
students with a head start on their high school career by learning what their freshmen year is all about before it begins. Students will have an opportunity to meet with fellow classmates, peer mentors, administrators, teachers, and counselors. They will also participate in campus tours and explore extracurricular activities. Check with PIHS for specific dates!
Senior High School Credits for Junior High Students in Port Isabel
Algebra I
Speech
Spanish I
3 High School Graduation Options
Minimum 22-credit program
Recommended 26-credit program
Distinguished 26-credit program + a combination of FOUR advanced measures (AP tests; National Merit Recognition on the PSAT; dual credit courses with grades of 80% or better)
Recommended High School Program of Study
4 years English/Language Arts* 4 years Mathematics* 4 years Social Sciences* 4 years Science* 2 years of a foreign language (same language)* 1 credit of Performing Fine Arts* 1 credit Physical Education * ½ credit Speech/Professional Communications* Electives *
Total: 26 credits required
*There are specific course requirements to meet for all graduation plans and scholarship eligibility. The state of Texas and most Universities require students to follow the recommended plan for admission to their college or university.
Career Clusters
Cluster #1: Principals of Information Technology & Principals of Arts and Audio Visual Technology*
Cluster #2: Principals of Business, Marketing and Finance & Principals of Human Services*
Cluster #3: Principals of Manufacturing & Principals of Architecture and Construction*
*Students choose one career cluster to follow throughout their high school career. This helps to determine career paths and elective courses.
Freshman Course Listings
Things to consider throughout middle grades and high school
Educational and/or career goals
Senior high school options (Careers, Dual classes, AP classes, Pre-AP classes, Testing, colleges and universities and more)
Developing interests and/or talents
High school graduation options
Things to consider in choosing a graduation option
What are my educational and/or career goals?
Will I be ready for a job or to enter college after high school?
Will I meet admissions requirements for a college or career outside of Florida?
Will I meet eligibility for a scholarship? (test scores, GPA, community service)
Will I meet NCAA eligibility requirements? How about athletic/talent eligibility?
Who Can Help with Questions and Concerns in Middle/High School?
School Counselor
School Principal
School Assistant Principals
Parent Involvement Specialists
College Advisors
Teachers
Tools to Monitor Progress Student/Parent Portal
Report Card
Progress Report
Career Portfolio/ePEP/Bright Futures Eligibility
Student History By Subject Area
Standardized Test Score Reports
(FCAT, PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT)
Schools now also have student dashboards with individualized test score analysis.
Tools for Success
Student Planner/Agenda
Subject Area Notebooks
Daily Schedule
Graduation Checklist
Research (Media Center, Internet, local library)
Review Classwork/notes Daily
READ, READ, READ!
Other Things to Consider…
The transition to middle or high school tends to cause worry and stress in many students
look for answers on how to develop a new identity by getting involved in things at Port Isabel High
High School environment tend to be more mature and demanding
Seek guidance from teachers, school counselors and administrators in finding opportunities, etc
Remember, you CAN do it and you WILL succeed!