TJHS Transient Rate

2013-2014
Transfers in
Transfers out

Stability

2012-2013

2011-2012

Transfers in

Transfers in

Transfers out

Transfers out

Stability

Stability

Generally, research suggests that

transferring schools negatively affects
students educational outcomes (Eisele-Dyrli,
2010).
Students switching schools and entering
classes mid-year has the potential to
negatively impact their grades, social life,
and/or overall success (De La Torre &
Gwynne, 2009).

The data were undeniable and demanded our

full-fledged attention. Mobile students in
particular were the most at risk. We saw that
students dropped out and failed classes at
nearly twice the rate of non-mobile students
(p.26).

Several studies find that transferring to a new

high school is positively associated with
dropping out of school (Sutton, Muller, &
Langenkamp, 2013).

Sutton, Muller, & Langenkamps two structures:

1. 4 year high school structure (9th -12th)

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

2. Academic year structure (Sept-June)

1st quarter/2nd quarter 3rd quarter/4th quarter
(1st semester)
2nd semester

Different districts/states/countries may not align

and students educational pathways can be
impacted.

TJ did not have a transfer student procedure

Students were registered, given a schedule, and
started their day

Experience was completely dependent on the

student, their personality, and if they came
across an exceptionally helpful peer or
teacher

Counselors and principal identified a need for

a program to support these students

Supportive of transfer students

Positive transition experience
Welcoming culture/connectedness
New students know school resources/clubs
Lower drop-out rates
Higher graduation rates

My experience with transitioning to

Thomas Jefferson was pleasant.
Average response: 2.6

Our goal in 5 years is to raise the average response

from 2.6 to 5.0. In order to reach this goal, each year
the mean response must increase by 0.5.

Year
Year
Year
Year
Year

one: 3.0
two: 3.5
three: 4.0
four: 4.5
five: 5.0

The students at Thomas Jefferson have

helped me feel welcome at school.
Average response: 2.9

Our goal in 5 years is to raise the average response

from 2.9 to 5.0. In order to reach this goal, each
year the mean response must increase by 0.4.

Year
Year
Year
Year
Year

one: 3.3
two: 3.7
three: 4.2
four: 4.6
five : 5.0

The counseling office members at

Thomas Jefferson have helped me feel
welcome at school.
Average response: 2.5

Our goal in 5 years is to raise the average response

from 2.5 to 5.0. In order to reach this goal, each year
the mean response must increase by 0.5.

Year
Year
Year
Year
Year

one: 3.0
two: 3.5
three: 4.0
four: 4.5
five : 5.0