U-46 will host a new initiative, The Freshman Connection, for all students who will be first-time freshmen in a U-46 high school for the 2021-22 school year. The Freshman Connection is a four-day voluntary in-person program that will be hosted at each comprehensive high school. 

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Students who register will attend programming at the high school where they will be enrolled for the 2021-22 school year. Participants will register for one morning or one-afternoon session that is offered. No fees required. Transportation will be provided for eligible students. 

This in-person program will feature community and team-building activities aligned to social-emotional learning standards and help familiarize freshmen with their teachers, their new buildings, and high school schedules. Students will participate in a variety of activities for critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Registration opens Tuesday, April 13, and runs through May 6, 2021. Students can register for The Freshman Connection through this Google Form. Para ver este formulario en español, por favor, haga clic aquí.