will love NPHS if you get “You involved! There is always a new friend to make and a teacher to help you!” Gabby, Class of 2015 Preparing for the high Making the Move to NPHS school life: is the mission of the faculty and “It Schedule a tour of the school to *TOP 10 TIPS for Success in School: administration of North Pike High School to get familiar with the provide a diverse curriculum and a learning BELIEVE that you can do things! surroundings-don’t forget the environment where students develop didn’t know” is not an excuse! “I cafeteria! necessary skills to become contributing Ask for help when you need it! Ask for : citizens in a global society.” Homework is something you have to A student handbook do. Get used to it! Get it in ON TIME. TRANSITION-What families need to A list of course offerings Be smart-follow test taking tips: know… Sports schedule Look over the entire test. A list of Clubs READ the instructions. The challenge is to keep all students in school and engaged in meaningful educational Visit the school web site at Come back to questions you do experiences so they will be prepared for not know. Talk with students and parents postsecondary education or training, Double check your answers. involved at the high school! employment, and independent living. Don’t stress! Introduce yourself to the Plan and be organized. Transition planning is required for all principal(s)! Question what you read! students with disabilities, by age 14 (or Meet your special education Find the fun in learning! sooner, if appropriate), who qualify for special teacher and locate his/her room! Eat well. Get the sleep you need! education services. Attend school sporting events as *Anoka-Hennepin Schools Effective transition planning depends on a way to out” the school “scope looking at your son or daughter as he or she is spirit! today, and imagining what services and Be ready to gain new friends! supports will be needed to achieve the dreams Celebrate the transition! of tomorrow.
Preparing for the high school life: Schedule a tour of the school to get familiar with the surroundings-don’t forget the cafeteria! Ask for : A student handbook A list of course offerings Sports schedule A list of Clubs Visit the school web site at Talk with students and parents involved at the high school! Introduce yourself to the principal(s)! Meet your special education teacher and locate his/her room! Attend school sporting events as a way to “scope out” the school spirit! Be ready to gain new friends! Celebrate the transition! “You will love NPHS if you get involved! There is always a new friend to make and a teacher to help you!” Gabby, Class of 2015 *TOP 10 TIPS for Success in School: BELIEVE that you can do things! “I didn’t know” is not an excuse! Ask for help when you need it! Homework is something you have to do. Get used to it! Get it in ON TIME. Be smart-follow test taking tips: Look over the entire test. READ the instructions. Come back to questions you do not know. Double check your answers. Don’t stress! Plan and be organized. Question what you read! Find the fun in learning! Eat well. Get the sleep you need! *Anoka-Hennepin Schools Making the Move to NPHS “It is the mission of the faculty and administration of North Pike High School to provide a diverse curriculum and a learning environment where students develop necessary skills to become contributing citizens in a global society.” TRANSITION-What families need to know… The challenge is to keep all students in school and engaged in meaningful educational experiences so they will be prepared for postsecondary education or training, employment, and independent living. Transition planning is required for all students with disabilities, by age 14 (or sooner, if appropriate), who qualify for special education services. Effective transition planning depends on looking at your son or daughter as he or she is today, and imagining what services and supports will be needed to achieve the dreams of tomorrow.
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