Thesis
Factors of the Number of Transferees in the High School Department of Mindanao Christian Foundation College and Seminary
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Introduction
The word ‘transfer’ refers in moving from one school to another and the word ‘transition’ to refer to the move from one year to another within a school. Much moreattention has been given to cross-institutional transfer than to within-school transitionexperiences. However, teachers, policy makers and researchers are increasingly aware ofthe importance of giving greater priority to transitions if pupils are to sustain theircommitment to learning at difficult moments in their school careers.
When transferring into schools, students complete a "Choice of Schools Request Form," indicating basic demographic data and reasons for the transfer request. Comments from those who talk to transferees, however, raise questions as to the veracity of the information on the forms. Secondary school transfer applicants and their parents were surveyed to identify reasons for transferring. Both students and parents learned about different schools mainly from friends and family. Students transferred to schools to be with friends, satisfy their parents, get a "fresh start," enter particular programs, or attend schools with higher academic standards. Students transferred away because they were moving, disliked the school or classmates, or were expelled. Transferring to a school because the "discipline was more strict" was a reason given frequently by parents, but never given by student. One excellent reason to transfer is because you are unhappy. You don't have to settle for four years of misery. With such a wide variety of schools available, you are bound to find one that will meet your academic and social expectations.
Another reason to transfer is if your current school does not have a strong program in your area of interest. Some students who are rejected from their first-choice school
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Introduction
The word ‘transfer’ refers in moving from one school to another and the word ‘transition’ to refer to the move from one year to another within a school. Much moreattention has been given to cross-institutional transfer than to within-school transitionexperiences. However, teachers, policy makers and researchers are increasingly aware ofthe importance of giving greater priority to transitions if pupils are to sustain theircommitment to learning at difficult moments in their school careers.
When transferring into schools, students complete a "Choice of Schools Request Form," indicating basic demographic data and reasons for the transfer request. Comments from those who talk to transferees, however, raise questions as to the veracity of the information on the forms. Secondary school transfer applicants and their parents were surveyed to identify reasons for transferring. Both students and parents learned about different schools mainly from friends and family. Students transferred to schools to be with friends, satisfy their parents, get a "fresh start," enter particular programs, or attend schools with higher academic standards. Students transferred away because they were moving, disliked the school or classmates, or were expelled. Transferring to a school because the "discipline was more strict" was a reason given frequently by parents, but never given by student. One excellent reason to transfer is because you are unhappy. You don't have to settle for four years of misery. With such a wide variety of schools available, you are bound to find one that will meet your academic and social expectations.
Another reason to transfer is if your current school does not have a strong program in your area of interest. Some students who are rejected from their first-choice school