8th to 9th Grade Articulation Process:
August-September
October- November
October- April
LEA from high school attends student IEP articulation meeting. (The articulation can be part of the AR or evaluation meeting or a separate meeting altogether.)
Course selection and placement is completed for 9th grade
Kim Goldberg - District 79 - Fremont and District 75 - Carl Sandburg
Kandace Tyrrell - District 73 - Hawthorn and District 76 - West Oak
Late April/Early May
8th grade tours
Students in 8th grade with IEPs take a field trip over to the high school. At MHS they are met by high school students with IEPs who take them on a tour and answer general high school questions as well as questions about what it is like to be in high school with an IEP. (Supports, independence, self-advocacy, etc.)
Ongoing
8th grade parents and students invited to incoming 9th grade night. Additionally, when requested, students and parents can come tour our specialized programs and/or have individual meetings with our team members.