8th to 9th Grade Transition Coffee

Tuesday, January 7 at 9:30 AM | NCHS Wagner Room 

The "8th to 9th Grade Transition Coffee" was provided to help 8th grade parents learn about what your child can expect as they move from Saxe to New Canaan High School from NCHS staff. A recording of this coffee is now available. 

 

For more information, visit it Saxe's 8th to 9th Grade Transition page. Please explore the page for helpful information regarding timelines, course choices, and frequently asked questions. 

 

 

 

REMINDERS

 

 

Friday, January 10th: 8th Grade Baby (or Toddler) Photo is due. Please submit your child's photo at this link: 8th Grade Baby Photo Form.

 

Friday, January 31st: Deadline to order a personalized yearbook. Use this link to order: Personalized Yearbook.


Thursday, February 13th: Deadline to order 8th Grade ads. Use this link to order: 8th Grade Ads.

  

 

TIMELINE

 

 

All dates are subject to change. Please visit Saxe 8th to 9th Grade Transition website for the latest information.

 

 

January 2025
  • Students received Classroom Lesson #1 - Overview of NCHS and the Transition Process
  • January 7th: 8th to 9th Grade Transition Coffee
 
February 2025
  • February 12th: Students will receive Classroom Lesson #2 - Electives


March 2025

  • March 4th: 8th Grade Parent & Student Orientation Night
  • March 19th: Students will receive Classroom Lesson #3 - Course Requests with NCHS Student Advocates


April 2025

  • April 1: Student course registrations are due through PowerSchool (for students)

 

June 2025

  • June 5th - 6:30-7:30 PM (tentative) at NCHS GymnasiumMeet the Coaches Night - for parents and students to meet the coaches and learn about the programs available for Freshmen.

 

 
 
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