Transitioning from Middle School
Starting high school is an exciting event in a student’s life and can also be a challenging time as well. By definition, transition means the change from one place, state of being, or condition to another place, state of being, or condition.
This transition means a whole new school building, new teachers, new classmates, and notably more challenging material along with enhanced postsecondary planning and graduation requirements. This transition affects adolescents’ academic experiences, motivation, self-perception, and self-regulation. This process also affects parents and teachers.
Effective transition programs help students move to a new school and become a part of the new school. With the implementation of transition programs and the support of parents, teachers, administrators, and mental health professionals, this transition can positively impact students both socially and academically.
See below for information and resources for incoming ninth-graders at Conifer High School.
Freshman Orientation
Incoming freshmen will get oriented to Conifer High School at the beginning of the school year, the day before all students return to school.
During this time, freshmen will be introduced to their Pack Leaders and follow their class schedule so they get to know the location of their classes and start building relationships with staff and students.
We hope this experience builds excitement for their high school career. We look forward to welcoming our new Lobos to Conifer!
Chromebooks
Incoming freshmen will return their Chromebook devices with the charger during orientation. They will receive a new Chromebook on the same day to be used until they graduate from high school or until they move out of the district.