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Starting a New
School Year
Starting a New
School --- When You've Moved
Starting School ---
Kindergartners
Moving to Middle School
On to High School
College and Beyond
Transitions and Back to School
Transitions occur when a child first begins school in Kindergarten, when the child moves on to Middle School, then on to High School, and when a child moves to a new school at any age.
The information provided on this page is collected from many areas to ease the transition for your entire family into a new school for whatever reason.
If you're just joining Hoover City Schools, welcome. There is a place for your child and indeed the entire family here in our City School system. Take the time to learn what is expected of your child and your family as a new member of our Hoover City School Family. Families are a major part of making and keeping our school system strong.
Check out the Resources below for great ideas on how to ease the transition for your student and how to get involved and engaged with your child's school. Be sure to check our Parent Resources page for more information.
Research shows that the more involved a family is in their child's education, the better the outcome for the child---and the family.
Back-to-School Meetings for Parents- updated 08/03/07
Click to view the Hoover City Schools' District Calendar for August. It lists dates and times of upcoming Open Houses and Parent Nights at Hoover's schools. Make sure to write the date down on your calendar and make every effort to attend that first meeting of the year.
Click here to view a school-by-school breakdown of parent meetings. Please note that the list is accurate as of August 3. Check with your child's school to ensure accuracy.
Make the time to attend this first parent meeting
of the year. It's a great opportunity to
get to know some of the people who will be a part of your
child's life for the new school year. Many parents and
family members believe that if their child isn't actually
changing schools, there's no
need to attend orientation and
parent meetings.
On the contrary! Each new school year brings new teachers
and new expectations!
Starting a New School Year. From FamilyEducation.com.
E-mail us your Helpful Hints for starting a new school year here in our Hoover community! We'll compile them and share them as they come in!
PTO Today's Back to School 2007.
Back to School Transitions, Help for Parents - from the National Association of School Psychologists
Back to School Checklist - regarding Academics and Curriculum (PDF)
Back to School at USA.gov - helpful resources for parents and others
Starting a New School --- When You've Moved
With 30% of Hoover City Schools' students being new to Hoover in any given year, transitioning into a new school district---the right way---is extremely important. Take the time to introduce yourself to your child's teachers if they are at registration.
If you've moved in the middle of a school year, check out your school's PTO or PTA meetings. These are often full of good information about what's going on in a school. While our PTOs and PTAs would love your assistance, just attending a PTO meeting doesn't commit you to volunteering for a position. Check our School Information page to look for your child's school's PTO information. Also be sure to check the official School Website for more information as well.
Make sure to attend any Open Houses and Parent-Teacher Conferences. These are excellent places to get to know other families at your school. Schools will send notices home of meetings being held at the school, but feel free to ask the school directly if you can't find information on their website or in your child's backpack.
Send an e-mail requesting a meeting with your children's teachers. It might be only 15 minutes, but teachers really like to know that you care what's going on in their classrooms.
Ask what teachers and administrators expect from you. And let teachers know what you expect from them. Setting these initial expectations is extremely important to "getting off on the right foot". If you are unavailable during the school day, let teachers know that. It's always better to start with a clear set of expectations---for both teachers and families.
Take time to compliment your child's teachers when appropriate. Don't let parent-teacher conferences be the only time teachers and administrators hear from you. If your child has something good to say about what's going on in class, take a moment to send an e-mail or write a note thanking your teacher. Teachers appreciate the positive feedback.
Getting to know the teachers and administrators at your child's school can prove more daunting if your child is older when they move into the District, but not impossible. Check the Extracurricular Activities available at your child's school and attend Booster meetings if a Booster Club has been organized. If your child is not involved in Extracurricular Activities offered at the school, make the opportunity to get to know your child's teachers.
We are very pleased that you and your family are members of our School Community. We are a growing and diverse district. There is a place for you and your family in our schools. Finding it can take some time, but the rewards are great.
Check out "Bright Ideas: Parent-Teacher Ties" from greatschools.net for more ideas on how to connect with your child's teachers.
Starting School - Kindergartners
Countdown to Kindergarten. From Scholastic.com
Your Kindergartner. From FamilyEducation.com
Best Books for Kids Trying to Survive Middle School, an Amazon.com Reader's List.
Middle School Transition Tips for Parents. From SchwabLearning.org. Great list of tips.
Middle School Transition Tips for Kids. From SchwabLearning.org. For your emerging Middle Schooler.
Making the Move to Middle School. From Scholastic.com.
Making the Transition from Fifth to Sixth Grade. From middleweb.com
How Parents Can Help Children Transition to Middle School. From Associated Content.
Smoothing Your Child's Transition to Middle School. From SchwabLearning.org.
How to Stay Involved in Middle and High School. From Greatschools.net.
How to Stay Involved in Middle and High School. From Greatschools.net.
Countdown to College. From Greatschools.net. Excellent resources including an action plan for each year of high school to follow in preparation for college.
Countdown to College. From Greatschools.net. Excellent resources including an action plan for each year of high school to follow in preparation for college.
