TJHS Transient Rate

2013-2014
Transfers in (370)

40%

Transfers out (328)

Stability (1,040)

TOTAL: 1,738

2012-2013

43%

2011-2012

Transfers in

Transfers out
Stability

46%

Transfers in

Transfers out
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

The TJ Veteran Program will be a transferring new TJ students first

exposure to our school, the community, and our culture.
The TJ Veteran Program will essentially be a network of TJ Veterans
interested in and dedicated to welcoming new students.
Support and intervention will begin as soon as the registrar and
counseling office are aware of an incoming student. TJ Veteran
Raiders will begin preparing to welcome that student.
The TJ Veterans will act as the new students first ally at school by
helping the student make new friends, find clubs to join, and adjust
to their new school.
TJ Vet program officers will greet the new student, give them a
welcoming packet (welcome letter, campus map, list of clubs, and
program officer contact information), and provide a campus tour.
Questions/concerned addressed
Finally, START their new schedule.

ELL students
Refugee students
Working with students who move often have
other reasons that factor into why they move.
Scheduling/students entering classes midway
Tracking credits

De La Torre, M. & Gwynne, J. (2009). When schools

close: Effects on displaced students in chicago
public schools. Research Report. Consortium On
Chicago School Research.
Eisele-Dyrli, K. (2010). Using data to reach mobile
students. District Portfolio, 26.
Han, Seunghee. (2014). School mobility and
students academic and behavioral outcomes.

International Journal of Education Policy &

Leadership, 9(6), 1-14.

Sutton, A., Muller, C., & Langenkamp, A. (2013). High

school transfer students and the transition to
college: Timing and the structure of the school
year. Sociology of Education, 86(1), 63-82.