The Pasadena Unified School District has planned a series of informational sessions on transitioning from one school level to another, including sessions on moving from preschool to kindergarten, elementary to middle school and middle to high school.
The first session is scheduled for Thursday night at and focuses on the transition to high school.
District officials wrote in a press release that transitioning between the grade levels is a key part of academic success.
"Knowing what to expect at each school level, how to support their child's learning, and how to access the numerous academic enrichment resources in our community are crucial to achieving academic excellence for all students," wrote Superintendent Jon Gundry.
Below are the topics that will be covered at the sessions:
High School 101
- What to expect in high school
- How parents can support teens
- Advanced Placement & Honors courses
- Clubs, athletics, extracurricular activities
Middle School Transition
- What to expect in middle school
- How to support your child during these challenging years
- How your role changes in middle school
Kindergarten Transition
- California Kindergarten Standards
- Understanding report cards and testing
- Preparing for kindergarten
- What to expect from school
- How to partner you're your child's teacher for the success of your child
And the schedule for the sessions:
High School
March 22, 6:30 p.m - Eliot Middle School Library
2184 N. Lake Ave., Altadena
March 29, 6 p.m - Blair High School Family Room
1201 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena
Middle School
April 17, 6:30 p.m - McKinley School Library
325 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena
May 1, 6:30 p.m - Marshall Fundamental Secondary School Library
990 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena
Kindergarten
May 9, 6:30 p.m -Norma Coombs School
2600 Paloma St., Pasadena
May 15, 9:30 a.m -Villa-Parke Community Center
363 E. Villa St., Pasadena
(in Spanish)
May 25, 9 a.m -Mother's Club
980 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena
