OSCAR DEPRIEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ILLINOIS

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PROGRAM(S) PARTICIPATED IN: Sprint 2014

 

PROBLEM

Students are not successfully transitioning from 8th to 9th grade.

HOW MIGHT WE…

Better prepare students and involved families in the transition from 8th to 9th grade? 

SOLUTION

The Oscar De Priest team tackled the project of creating a smoother transition from eighth to ninth grade by addressing the key levers of parental involvement, social/emotional learning skills, and preparation for high school.