Helping Students Transition into Montgomery by Katherine Hurlbert https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim Padlet for brainstorming of ideas for helping new students transition into our school en-us 2018-02-17 00:32:45 UTC 2018-06-04 20:42:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction video khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538544 Idea was shared at meeting to create a welcome video for new students to watch as their parents are working on enrolling them which covers introduction of key people (administrators, counselors, enrichment teachers, etc.), expectations for common areas, where things are, etc.  Hurlbert volunteered to facilit
ate production of this project. ]]> 2018-02-17 00:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538544 Introduction circles khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538682 At meeting, it was discussed that a circle should be held on students first day to introduce them to their peers and welcome them to the class.]]> 2018-02-17 00:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538682 Student Mentors khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538725 Pairing new students up with leaders in the classroom to teach them how to do things.]]> 2018-02-17 00:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538725 Routine videos khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538793 Teachers can record procedures as they are taught at the beginning of the year and have these available via QR codes or on Google classroom to orientate new students on how the classroom is run. ]]> 2018-02-17 00:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232538793 Parent/child routine info khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232539016 Videos can also be shared with students and parents via Seesaw, Remind, etc. to help them know how homework and graded work will be handled. ]]> 2018-02-17 00:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/232539016 Ensure that students meet all with certain campus personnel (i.e. admin, librarian, counselor, Mrs. Wade, CIS. Maybe a sign-in sheet? jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243983694 2018-03-20 13:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243983694 A warm sincere greeting is key. Most teachers do this with no problem, however, I have had numerous incidents where it is apparent that teachers are less than welcoming. It really needs to be over the top. jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243985270 2018-03-20 13:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243985270 Lunch bunches with new kids and leadership/teachers etc. jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243994614 2018-03-20 13:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243994614 Every let's say Friday morning from 7:40-8:00 a staff member holds a new student welcome meeting for all of the students when enrolled that week. jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243994993 2018-03-20 13:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/243994993 QR stations khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/244766094 Kids rotate around school and scan premade qr codes that link them to videos that "teach" them about that area of the school (what happens there, expectations of that area i.e. how to walk in line, how to move through library, etc.). ]]> 2018-03-21 21:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/244766094 khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/247597052 Saw this article on KSAT page about what Lackland schools are doing and thought this would be a great model to follow for our project.  ]]> 2018-03-31 13:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/247597052 Talked about having student ambassadors provide tours to students jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265486995 2018-06-04 20:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265486995 Students recognized on morning announcements weekly who are new to the campus jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265487257 2018-06-04 20:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265487257 Provide all students on campus with a welcome gift (pencil etc.) all students plus students who transition jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265487502 2018-06-04 20:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265487502 Possibly assigning students a buddy in the classroom. jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265488334 2018-06-04 20:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265488334 Develop a questionairre for the student to complete on the 1st day of school along with some type of follow-up. jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265488512 2018-06-04 20:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265488512 Develop multiple options for teachers to follow-up with new students. jmerri4 https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265489445 2018-06-04 20:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265489445 Develop a welcome board for new families up front who enroll at school with pictures of the families. khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265489740 2018-06-04 20:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265489740 New student cultures-have a desk and supplies ready for new students. khurlb https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265490776 2018-06-04 20:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/khurlb/96fojnr33kim/wish/265490776