8th Grade Transition ProgramDundalk High School Baltimore, Maryland Dundalk High School is located in the southeastern area of Baltimore County and borders Baltimore City to the east. It is a small blue-collar community whose economic growth is dependent upon the steel mill, the shipyard, the Chevrolet plant, and other manufacturing companies. The school is a comprehensive high school with a student population of just around 1300 students. The students' ethnic composition is approximately 16% African American, 83% Caucasian, and less than 1% of other ethnic backgrounds. Historically, the area has suffered economically, and Dundalk High School's statistics have reflected that downward spiral. The number of students eligible for free or reduced lunches hovers around 40+%, daily attendance is in the 90% to 92% range, and the number of students taking the SAT is nominal. Family finances are such that many students need to work once they turn sixteen, thereby putting the importance of education secondary to a job. Added to these other facts, the transient rate is in the area of 40%. The suspension rate is one of the highest in Baltimore County, and students often leave with the good intention of attending night school and pursuing the G. E. D. More... Patricia Zavetz, Action Team Chair (410) 887-7023 Type 2 | Elementary Grades | Transitions |
Back to School PicnicLandstuhl Elementary/Middle School , Germany Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School held its first Back to School Picnic the Friday before school started in August. Its purpose was to bring students, parents and staff together in an informal setting. This Type 2 (Communicating) activity provided teachers and parents an opportunity to become familiar with one another, and it was designed to decrease tension associated with the first day of school. In addition, class lists were posted to notify students and parents of all students’ teachers and classmates. More... Laurie Kline, Action Team Chair (637) 192-6504 Type 2 | Elementary Grades | Transitions |
Road Runner RallyArbor Hills Junior HighArbor Hills Junior High Sylvania, Ohio The Road Runner Rally was selected as a kick-off event for our school because of its wide suitability for the entire school community. It was age appropriate for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students and parents. The 1997-98 school year brought a unique situation to Arbor Hills with the introduction of two new grade levels into our school. We had an entirely new sixth grade being added to our building as well as the regularly planned seventh graders. More... Rita M. Fruth, Action Team Leader (419) 885-7919 Type 2 | Middle Grades | Transitions |