The Freshman Program was established to ensure that incoming eighth graders experience a smooth transition into the high school setting. Within the first few weeks of school a monitoring process is iniated for each student.  Those experiencing failure in a class are targeted for discussion by the Support Team that oversees their part of the alphabet.  A protocol is followed by teachers, department chairs, and Support Teams to provide alternatives and interventions for the student while still holding the child accountable for his/her learning.  Team meetings involving the parent, child and collaborative school team are held to problem solve.  Supports, such as Academic Study Hall or social work services, can be put in place in a timely manner to increase the likelihood that the student will adjust his/her learning pattern before creating a situation from which it is difficult to recover.