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Norwood students say Freshman Academy eased transition but want help with time management
Summary
Student Advisory Council survey presented to the Norwood School Committee showed freshmen feel more confident entering high school but reported increased stress around time management and heightened interest in future planning; committee asked staff to gather teacher and parent perceptions for comparison.
Students in Norwood’s Student Advisory Council told the school committee Wednesday that the district’s Freshman Academy has helped many ninth graders transition to high school, but students still report stress from heavier workloads and a need for support with planning for the future.
“Overall, freshmen do think that the Freshman Academy is beneficial,” Student Advisory Council presenter Yasha said, summarizing a cohort survey of last year’s eighth…
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