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Kneisler, Terry – Principal Leadership, 2001
In 1997, Philomath (Oregon) High School acted to change a school culture that allowed older students to treat rising ninth-graders and each other disrespectfully. A 4-year journey by the school, students, and community (spurred by unfavorable asset-development scores) led to lasting collaboration and improved climate and achievement. (MLH)
Descriptors: Bullying, Focus Groups, High Schools, School Culture
Morgan, Lena P.; Hertzog, C. Jay – Principal Leadership, 2001
To determine students' areas of concern while moving from middle- to high-school level, two college deans surveyed all eighth- and ninth-graders in four northwest Georgia school systems. Comprehensive transitional programs targeted concerns about curriculum, facilities, safety, discipline, staff, and general routines. A Wisconsin transition…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Discipline, Educational Facilities, Grade 8