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Instructor/Advisor

Dr. Christine Shaw

Keywords

9th-grade transition, school counseling, academic preparedness

Abstract

This study seeks insight into the challenges and opportunities perceived by 9th-grade students enrolled in a larger suburban high school. Seventy-one students responded to a survey exploring their experiences with counseling and the transition from middle school to high school. The survey consisted of 13 questions and was based on existing research on high school transition challenges and the ASCA National Model, ensuring its validity as a measure of student challenges and opportunities. The data was then analyzed, identifying areas of strength for the programs as well as areas of need. The findings suggest that targeted interventions, such as peer mentorship programs, emotional regulation skill-building, and structured counselor check-ins, can enhance student success.

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