Ninth grade transition program

Every year, thousands of students drop out of high school and unfortunately these students face numerous social and personal difficulties as a result. The purpose of this project is to create a ninth grade transition program curriculum for high school freshman to address issues regarding the difficulty many students face during their first year in high school. The design of The Ninth Grade Transition Program incorporates comprehensive education promoting successful completion of high school by offering ninth grade students a strong start and understanding of high school expectations. Data from numerous sources was complied to construct this curriculum aimed at decreasing the number of students who drop out of high school.