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The 9th Grade Experience

Chris Stuchko

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The goal of this podcast is to give you the story of the 9th Grade here at Emmaus High School through the people who live it daily - the students and staff. We will attempt to touch on the real issues and stories that 9th grade students face in order to prepare them to know that #ehs9counts.

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The first year at Emmaus High School for the Class of 2023 will be one that they surely will never forget. Over the next two weeks, we hear the words of over 40 freshmen who offered reflections on their year, tips for upcoming 9th graders, and what they learned about themselves through this challenging time.

Once again joining the podcast to read student's reflections are my children, Cole, 11; Grace, 9; and Joy, 6; and a new special guest, my wife, Jen, who talks about her own 9th grade experience.

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06/12/20 • 21 min

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Whether it has been on the football field on Friday nights, at community events, or posing under a billboard congratulating the Class of 2020, the Hornet mascot has become an unmistakeable symbol of Emmaus High School over the last three years. But, despite being so visible, how much do you know about the student in the costume and his family?

On this episode, we hear from the Hornet himself, graduating senior Zachary Conner, his mom Jennifer, and his soon-to-be 9th grade brother Andrew about what it has been like to watch the Hornet mascot grow and evolve.

Zach and his mom share the story of his 9th grade year, which despite strong grades, was filled with depression and a longing to find a spot to fit in. Little did Zach and his family know that a random tweet before his sophomore year looking for students interested in becoming a mascot would change his high school path.

We also listen to Andrew explain his experience becoming the LMMS mascot, his hopes for continuing with it at the high school, and how he is preparing for his arrival at EHS in the fall.

Finally, we get some tips for parents from Jennifer, about things to look for in your 9th grader that may be signs to watch for and the importance of getting involved and finding your way.

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06/04/20 • 34 min

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There is no way that 9th Grade Assistant Principal Jordan Fortier could have envisioned his first year as the freshmen-level principal finishing the way that it has. But it has created a moment that our students will not soon forget and will impact their remaining years here at Emmaus High School.

During this conversation, Fortier discusses how his 9th grade year, which included some personal challenges, helped to guide him into a career in education and gave him a perspective about how important the social/emotional learning perspective is in his job. He also shares what he would like to see a 9th grade student look like at the end of the year and encourages them to not let anyone else write their story.

At the end of the episode, Fortier shares what upcoming 9th graders can do to prepare themselves for next school year, no matter what school looks like.

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05/30/20 • 29 min

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As we head into the Memorial Day Weekend, the podcast is trying a new format - a shorter episode without a guest.

I wanted to share a personal reflection that I had after visiting school for the first time since late March. Every member of the Emmaus High School community has been experiencing this shutdown in their own way during the last two months. We have been saying even though the building is closed, our school is still open.

But when I stepped foot inside of a practically empty EHS building, the feeling of closure really hit home. What follows is a reflection on my possible final visit to building during the 2019-2020 school year.

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05/23/20 • 6 min

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This week, we will take a slight break from the weekly Coronavirus updates to reflect back and look forward as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the release of the podcast. It is a time of great thanks and recognition for the many students and staff that have participated in telling the stories of our 9th graders here at Emmaus High School. Even in these uncertain and crazy times, we can come back to the idea that we have amazing people doing amazing things at our school!

To celebrate and get perspective from the district level, there was no better choice than to feature EPSD Superintendent Kristen Campbell on this episode.

Of course, we ask Mrs. Campbell about her 9th grade experience, but we also get perspective on what it is like to lead a school district through this time and how she is dealing with the challenges. We talk about how the district's focus on technology just happened to come at the right time and how to build a culture when people are scattered throughout the district and not in our buildings. We finish with Campbell's vision of what she hopes the 9th grade experience should be like for all students, including her own children, as we prepare them to become members of the global community.

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05/17/20 • 42 min

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As we encounter the eighth week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with students Joshua Jones and Reid Scharer, as well as over 20 additional students who contributed written tokens of gratitude, to celebrate Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week.

This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session. In it, we hear Scharer and Jones give recollections of their favorite teachers and break down some of the qualities that make up an outstanding educator. Sprinkled into the discussion are small accounts written by students that could not be present for the recording of the podcast that detail what teachers have meant to them.

The episode closes with a memory from science teacher Mrs. Kneller that speaks to the lasting impact teachers can have on all of us.

Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here regarding any Coronavirus updates.

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05/08/20 • 30 min

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As we encounter the seventh week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with school librarian Kelly Bower and student Joshua Jones to see how they are continuing to adapt to our new normal.

This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session. In it, we hear Ms. Bower tell own her unique 9th grade memories, discuss her move from the classroom to the library, detail how she is currently helping students, and offer some good book recommendations.

She also highlights the upcoming online book fair to be held in conjunction with Let's Play Books in Emmaus to benefit EPSD libraries and a local business.

We also hear from student Joshua Jones, who checks in about a book he is currently reading and lets us know how work is going during the 4th Marking Period.

If you would like to view the podcast, go to https://youtu.be/_z2YXkxZPHY

Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here.

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05/01/20 • 38 min

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As we encounter the sixth week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with our 9th grade school counselors at Emmaus High School to see how they have adjusted to their new reality.

This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session that featured EHS School Counselors Colleen Demchak and Mike McInerney. We discuss what school counselors are doing without physically being in front of students, scheduling for next school year, the grading setup for the final marking period, and how to deal with the many issues facing students that have arisen during this time of distance learning.

Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here

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04/21/20 • 32 min

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04/17/20 • 30 min

As we approach the end of our fifth week of the Coronavirus shutdown in the East Penn School District, we check in with 9th graders and a few guests at Emmaus High School to see how they have adjusted to their new reality.

This week's episode uses the audio from a Google Meet session that featured EHS School Nurse Beth Ann Hendershot, 11th Grade Assistant Principal Greg Annoni, along with students Joshua Jones and David Svoboda talking about a variety of wellness issues . Some of the topics discussed included the importance of establishing healthy routines, taking brain breaks and getting physical activity during your day, avoiding social isolation as much as possible, and reconnection with family and past hobbies that may have been forgotten. Also, we hear from Mr. Annoni about some of the behind-the-scenes things that have allowed the first weeks of this new eLearning to function smoothly.

Stay up-to-date with the official word from EPSD here

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04/17/20 • 30 min

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The first year at Emmaus High School for the Class of 2023 will be one that they surely will never forget. This week in Part 2 of the year-end reflections, we hear the words of over 20 freshmen who offered thoughts on their year, tips for upcoming 9th graders, and what they learned about themselves through this challenging time.

Once again joining the podcast to read student's reflections are my children, Cole, 11; Grace, 9; and Joy, 6; and my wife, Jen.

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06/18/20 • 20 min

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How many episodes does The 9th Grade Experience have?

The 9th Grade Experience currently has 124 episodes available.

What topics does The 9th Grade Experience cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on The 9th Grade Experience?

The episode title 'Season 2, Episode 32: Reflections on Freshmen Year 2019-2020, Part 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The 9th Grade Experience?

The average episode length on The 9th Grade Experience is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of The 9th Grade Experience released?

Episodes of The 9th Grade Experience are typically released every 8 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The 9th Grade Experience?

The first episode of The 9th Grade Experience was released on May 17, 2019.

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