Freshman Experience Eases Students' Transition
Teachers across different disciplines collaborated with groups of students during fall semester at Morristown High School.
What was your freshman experience like? If it was like most of ours, it was probably a little awkward. A little intimidating. Hey, it happens—it's definitely a transitional time. At Morristown High School, that awkward, intimidating time has been aided by what is being called--coincidentally enough—the Freshman Experience. Dubbed a "safety net for kids" by MHS instructional leader John Madden, the cross-curricular collaboration provided, he said, aid in critical reading, problem solving, research, collaboration and communication. And, according to freshman Matthew Mahoney, it helped make the transition from middle school to high school a little smoother. "We have to break uncomfortable barriers," the Morristown resident said. "We need to …
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Kim M
7:37 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The kids are coddled in middle school (FMS) now with the house routine which could be part of the reason for potential trouble adjusting to the large high school arena. However, hopefully kids who need help won't fall through the cracks with this new arrangement....kids like those with undiagnosed ADHD who are not hyper or disruptive more ›