Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
The transition from one school to another can be hard, especially during high school. For transfer students coming into Townsend Harris High School, the environment can be very different as they are faced with the school’s rigorous curriculum and new surroundings. Currently, transfer students meet with their guidance counselors at the beginning of the year and attend the same orientations as the incoming freshmen before the school year. But many transfer students still struggle with learning to adapt to the new school environment.
Below sophomore transfer students were interviewed on their feelings regarding the current transfer process:
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