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Hewins, Frank F. – Schools in the Middle, 1995
A Tacoma, Washington, high school eases middle schoolers' transition to high school via the "Freshman Getaway," a 12-hour event in July that combines a traditional high school orientation with food, fun, entertainment, and some bonding and school-culture transmission. Each year, this event meets educators' goals by promoting respect for…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, High School Freshmen, Institutional Cooperation, Parent Participation
