We have a unique setting at C.T. Koontz Intermediate because
we transition our students into 2 different Middle Schools. We have the
majority of our students (those who attended Averys Creek and Estes)
transitioning into Valley Springs Middle School and a smaller group of
our students (those who attended Glen Arden) transitioning into Cane
Creek Middle School. Counselors collaborate extensively to make this
experience a positive one. There are Parent Orientation Nights conducted
by both Middle Schools in early March to familiarize themselves with
the school. Students and parents can tour the building, meet with staff
members to answer questions and get a feel for the school's culture.
Also
during March, Counselors and Principals from the Middle Schools travel
to Koontz to talk to our students about expectations, changes they will
see moving from an Intermediate School to a Middle School and answer any
questions they may have. Later that month, the students travel to the
Middle Schools to get a hands on idea of what a day looks like in Middle
School. Tours of the classrooms in session with Q and A in each give
the students a well-rounded feel for a typical day in Middle School.
Tours
of the facilities and conferences are set up by request to support the
transition and behind the scenes, Administration, Teachers and
Counselors are hard at work making sure students are supported through
the entire process. We want our students to be as prepared as they can
for this transition to be smooth and a pleasant experience. Feedback
over the years proves just that!