This book shows administrators and teachers what they can do to make their students' ninth grade experience a successful one. Practical and research-based, this book showcases strategies to help you reduce your dropout rate, enhance student achievement, and provide a safe environment for your ninth grade students.

Dr. J. Allen Queen serves as Professor and Chair in the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has served as a major consultant in block scheduling, classroom management, and safe schools to school systems throughout the United States.He has been a classroom teacher, principal, curriculum specialist, professor and college administrator. Dr. Queen has presented at international, national and state conferences and he has authored numerous books and professional journals in the field of education.Dr. Queen resides in Kings Mountain, North Carolina with his wife, Patsy and his tenth-grade son, Alex. Table of Contents

Chapter 1 From Middle School to High School; Chapter 2 The Role of Educators Must Change; Chapter 3 Improving Transitions for Increased Student Achievement; Chapter 4 Examining Exemplar Programs Throughout the United States; Chapter 5 Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; Chapter 6 Defining the Problem; Chapter 7 Reducing Teacher, Student, and Parent Fears; Chapter 8 Responsibility and Civility; Chapter 9 Ninth-Grade Transitions and Improvements; Chapter 10 Examining Exemplar Programs; Chapter 11 Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System; Chapter 12 Games and Activities for Students; Chapter 13 Games and Activities for Teachers for Staff Development;