Jewell, Emily2019-05-222019-05-222019-05http://hdl.handle.net/11603/13923The purpose of this study was to determine if a transition program between eighth and ninth grade will improve academic performance. The measurement tool was the Baltimore County Public School Report Card. This study involved the use of posttest design using data collected from the report cards of students. There is no significance between the two different grounds. Research in this area should continue as this time period in an adolescent's life is very important to help the student succeed in school.28 pagesen-USThis work may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain information or permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Goucher Special Collections & Archives at 410-337-6347 or email archives@goucher.edu.Education -- Research papers (Graduate).The Academic Effect of a Summer Transition Program for 9th Grade StudentsText