8^th Grade Transition Program
Carlmont High School

The Carlmont High School 8^th Grade Transition Program, part of the PTSA, was formed to provide information to middle school students and their parents about the opportunities for learning at Carlmont High School. The 8^th Grade Transition Committee is comprised of the Principal of Carlmont High School and up to nine parent volunteers representing Carlmont's feeder communities.

Carlmont Corner - February 2008

Thank you to all the 8th grade families who attended the Parent/Student coffees during the month of January.  Those of you who heard from Principal Andrea Jenoff and the panel of teachers and students know that Carlmont students and staff are very proud of their school. All of your questions are greatly appreciated.

Carlmont Open House, April 3, 2008

All interested parents and students are welcome to join us for Open House at Carlmont on Thursday, April 3rd from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  This will be an excellent opportunity to visit classes and see presentations by students in various subject areas.  We will also be offering tours of the campus that evening before Open House begins to interested prospective students and their families.  Tours will start at 6:15 pm.  Watch for more details on these tours.

Registration for Carlmont

Carlmont’s Guidance Department is currently putting together the registration information for 8^thgraders who will be entering Carlmont in the fall.  Please expect this very important packet in late February.They will be distributed to your students at the middle schools. Eighth grade students and their parents will be asked to complete a four-year plan which includes requested classes, core and electives for freshman year.  Sometime in mid-March the guidance department will visit the middle schools to assist with class selection.  

• Sports! Check our Sports Website for upcoming game dates and times.
• Carlmont will be hosting the annual Combined Concert featuring bands and orchestras from Carlmont and Central, Tierra Linda and Ralston Middle Schools on March 11th at 7:00PM in Carlmont's gym. You are welcome to attend!
• "Meet Carlmont Event" for 6th & 7th grade parents and students.   Thursday, May 15th.     7:30-9:00pm beginning in the Library at Carlmont.   This casual evening with Principal Andrea Jenoff and current Carlmont freshman and sophomore students is designed to provide families with an introduction to life at Carlmont and to answer questions, and address concerns you may have about the high school years.   

If you have questions about events for middle school families and students, please call the 8th Grade Transition Line at 595-0210, ext. 8400, and one of the Transition Team members will return your call. 

See our 8th Grade Transition Team Calendar of Events for more information.