The transition from middle school to high school poses as one of the most challenging transitions students will make in their academic career in grades K-12. The transition from grade eight to grade posts the greatest loss with the highest dropout rates nationally occurring during this transition. This book shares authentic examples through story telling of the situations students have experienced during their transition to high school. Also included in this book are intervention strategies schools could implement to counter the downward spiral. This book opens dialog and increases communication among teachers, parents and administrators with the goal of seeking solutions and implementing transition activities that increase the chances of student and school success.

Dr. C. Thomas Potter II is a 22 year veteran administrator, former Superintendent of Elliott County Schools in Elliott County, KY. Current position is Superintendent Morgan County Schools in Morgan Co. KY.

Dr. Kevin S. Koett is a seasoned professional who more than 25 years of experience as a Student Affairs practitioner. He is currently serving as the Associate Vice Chancellor/Dean of Students at Western Carolina University.

Dr. Carol J. Christian is an award winning and highly recognized school teacher and leader. Dr. Christian has over 40 years in the classroom to campus. She is a co-author of Privileged Thinking in Todays Schools; The Implications of Social Justice and Heart to Heart. She has served the public schools of Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Education and as a university professor in Educational Administration.

Preface
Introduction
chapter 1: fear of swirleys
chapter 2: they called him stinky
chapter 3: locker room horror stories
chapter 4: cut---disconnected---drifting
chapter 5: parents in transitiom
chapter 6: dads in jail, moms always high and i live with my Grandma
Chapter 7: Above your raisin
Chapter 8: home visits
chapter 9: dual credit, apprenticeships, career academies
chapter 10: Does anybody hear me? Does anybody see me? Does Anybody care?
Chapter 11: withiit high school
chapter 12: questions---questions---questions