TRANSITION ACTIVITIES TO 9TH GRADE

Before we know it, our 8^th graders will be in high school!  We have many activities planned to prepare out students for the transition. 

 

During conference week all students and parents were given a packet regarding course offerings for upcoming registration.  Teachers are currently communicating with Campbell High and Osborne High regarding registration information.  Once registration is complete, your student will be bringing home a copy of the registration sheet for your viewing.

 

February 4 one 8^th grade representative from each homeroom had the chance to shadow a student at Campbell High for the day.  8^th grade students were nominated by their homeroom teachers.  It was a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of high school life.

 

 

Here are some of our upcoming activities:

 

February 18 Campbell high School will come to Griffin and meet with all 8^th graders during their Connections classes.  Campbell has prepared a slide show for our students that will inform us about high school.

 

February 25 Osborne High School Roadshow.  The Roadshow is a taste of what Osborne has to offer.  Elective classes and extracurriculars will be highlighted.

 

March 4 Osborne High School Elective Fair during lunch.  A booth will be set up during the 8^th graders’ lunch highlighting the elective courses students can choose from.  Our 8^th graders will have the chance to speak to the high school students and ask questions.

 

March 11  Campbell High School Parent Night from 7-8:30 pm at Campbell High in the Wills Gymnasium .  This is an opportunity to tour the school and learn about CHS by attending an academic and extracurricular fair. 

 

March 19  Ice Cream Social  during 8^th grade lunch.  Campbell students will provide ice cream for our 8^th graders.  Also, Coach Dodd, the CHS football coach, will be there to talk to possible football players.

 

April 12  CRCT Kickoff  Campbell High students (football players, cheerleaders, and the drumline) will get our students excited about passing the CRCT!

 

April 29  Freshman Parent Panel at Campbell High.  Hear what parents and students “wish someone had told them” upon entering high school.  7-8:30 pm at Campbell High.

 

May 5  Goal Setting Exercise with Campbell High students and 8^th grade students in homeroom.

 

May 19  Campbell High’s IDEA LINK Crew will get our 8^th graders excited about attending Freshmen Orientation during the summer.