Diana - posted on 06/14/2009 ( 5 moms have responded )
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My son is going to be a freshman in high school this year, and his new school is enormous! There are almost 3,000 students. He has a learning disability, he is slow to process information. I am probably more scared than he is. Any suggestions on handling this transition? I am so afraid that he is just going to be lost. I remember how scary the first day at high school was, and that was over 20 years ago for me!
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Barbara - posted on 08/23/2009
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I am in the same situation this year also. My son will be a freshman this year also.
He has changed schools several times, and I was very worried more than him. Does your son have an IEP? My son has one and it will follow him all through school. Get in touch with his doctor if you need help with getting him one. I know alot of times we just worry it is part of being a good mom,it is normal. I hope this helps and good luck to the both of you, feel free to keep in touch
Chris - posted on 08/20/2009
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Does your school have an orientation for freshman? I think that might be helpful. Our school also handed out maps, and my daughter marked her classrooms on the map and followed her schedule ahead of time. Also, make sure he practices his locker combination so he doesn't get frustrated. Good luck to your son...I hope this helps!
Wendy - posted on 06/14/2009
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When my older daugter started high school, she was so scared of getting lost. She came up with a solution. Once you have his classes, get the school map and hi-lite the most efficient way to get to each class. Then about a week before, take him to the school to walk the route a few times to get familiar. It was so successful, she did it again this year so she's not late for classes.
Renee - posted on 06/14/2009
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You could call the school and set up a time prior to school starting and he can go in and learn the halls and where his classes are. He wouldn't start school off by being lost right off the bat. Also keep in touch with his teachers so you can help him keep up on work or help him after school with specific problems he is having. It will eventually be a routine for him. Hope this helps
Renee - posted on 06/14/2009
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You could call the school and set up a time prior to school starting and he can go in and learn the halls and where his classes are. He wouldn't start school off by being lost right off the bat. Also keep in touch with his teachers so you can help him keep up on work or help him after school with specific problems he is having. It will eventually be a routine for him. Hope this helps
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