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PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING

8 th Grade Parent Meetings January 31 st & February 2 nd , 2011 Grafton High School Presenter: Chris Hanley School Counseling Director. PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING. Review information useful to you as your son/daughter moves into their freshman year and beyond…

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  1. 8th GradeParent MeetingsJanuary 31st & February 2nd, 2011Grafton High SchoolPresenter:Chris HanleySchool Counseling Director

  2. PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING • Review information useful to you as your son/daughter moves into their freshman year and beyond… • Answer questions you may have in regard to your son/daughter’s secondary & post-secondary education… • Discuss role of the School Counselor…

  3. OPEN ENROLLMENT • Who: Anyone outside the district • When: February 7th – February 25th • Where: District website/district office

  4. Grafton High School School Counseling Department • Three Full-time Counselors Counselor Assignments • Mrs. Timm A-G • Mrs. Isbell H-N • Mr. Hanley O-Z • Administrative Asst./Registrar • Mrs. Kelly Rieck • Counselor/Student Appointments

  5. General Description of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program Purpose of the Counseling Program is to empower ALL students, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the academic, career, and personal/socialfoundations necessary to positively contribute to a changing society.

  6. General Description of School Counseling Program • Counselors will meet with all students at least once a year as part of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program. • FR, SOPH, & JR Career Units. • Testing Program • Juniors: College or Opportunity Seminar • Financial Aid Meeting and much more…

  7. Student and Parent Educational/Career Planning Conference: Review Individual Learning Plan

  8. GENERAL TESTING PROGRAM • EXPLORE • W.K.C.E. • PLAN • A.S.V.A.B. • P.S.A.T • A.C.T./S.A.T. • AP Testing • ACT prep class offered at GHS each Spring!

  9. AP COURSES • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics B • AP English • AP Psychology • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Music Theory • AP Economics (Macro & Micro) • AP Probability and Statistics • AP Spanish Language • AP Computer Science A

  10. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 4 Credits of English • 3 Credits of Social Studies • 2 Credits of Math • 2 Credits of Science • .5 Credit of Health • 1.5 Credits of P.E. ----------------------------------------------- 13 Required Credits PLUS 9 Elective Credits 22 Total credits required for graduation

  11. Credit loads… • Average Student Class Load… • Grade 9- 6 credits • Grade 10- 6 credits = 12 credits • Grade 11- 6 credits = 18 credits • Grade 12- 6 credits = 24 credits

  12. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE • Registration forms will be handed out to the incoming Freshman students at St. Paul’s and St. Joseph’s on 02/07/10, and at JLMS on 02/08/10 • Registration forms will be collected at St. Joseph’s & St. Paul’s on 02/14/10 and at JLMS on 02/15/10 . • Check prerequisites for courses selected • Please make sure you as parent/guardian sign registration form. • Special Education registration at JLMS will be on 02/10/10.

  13. REGISTRATION FORM • Courses required for graduation listed • Recommended courses in relation to what your son/daughter has in mind for life after high school… (Two or four year college? Technical College? Apprenticeship? Military? Employment?) • Make sure that your son/daughter pursues “the most rigorous curriculum with which they are comfortable, keeping in mind their future post-secondary goals.”

  14. …and, please remember … • We in the School Counseling Department, as well as the whole staff here at GHS, are here to help your student succeed! • We are all in this together…we want to work with you for the good of your student… • Let’s work together to find the best possible answers for your Student to optimize future choices and success!

  15. GHS English Options • Grade 9-Literature & Composition • Grade 10- American Literature & Composition • Grade 11- World Literature & Composition • Grade 12- • Contemporary Literature • Technical Communication and Composition • Fundamentals of College Writing • Essentials of College Writing • Communications • English Literature (can take 11-12) • Creative Writing (can take 11-12) • Winds of Change: Literature as Social Reflection (can take 11-12) • AP English

  16. GHS Math Options • Pre-Algebra • Algebra • Concepts in Algebra & Geometry • Geometry • Advanced Algebra • Functions, Statistics, and Trig • Advanced Math (Trig) • AP Probability and Statistics • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC

  17. SCIENCE OPTIONS • Earth Science (typically Freshman year) • Biology (typically Sophomore year) • Chemistry (typically Junior year) • Environmental Science • Astronomy/Geology (Soph-Senior) • Anatomy/Physiology • AP Physics B • AP Biology • AP Chemistry

  18. SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS • American Government (Freshman year) • U.S. History (Sophomore year) • Geography • American Issues • Contemporary World Issues • Sociology • Ancient History • Revolutions • Medieval History • AP Psychology • AP Microeconomics • AP Macroeconomics

  19. Electives…? • Art • Business • Choir/Band/Music • World Language (Spanish or German) • Family and Consumer Science • Technology & Engineering • Computer Science

  20. WORK BASED LEARNING Youth Apprenticeship • Manufacturing • Financial Services • Automotive Technician • Health-Nursing Assistant (1year) • Information Technology (1 year) • Drafting & Design: Principals ofEngineering • Application deadline of March 1st prior to Junior or Senior year • Website: School Counseling, Apprenticeships

  21. Based on semester GPA 3.76-4.00 (Special Honors; 4 points) 3.51-3.75 (High Honors; 3 points) 3.00-3.50 (Honors; 2 points) Awards Program/February 8 points: Certificate 12 points: Chenille Letter 20 points: Medallion 28 points: Academic Excellence Plaque GHS Academic Recognition Program

  22. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY • Junior or Senior Standing • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.33 • Scholarship • Leadership • Character • Service

  23. Community Service • Church affiliations • Local Hospital(s) • Clubs, groups, organizations • Community serviceagencies

  24. GHS Clubs and Organizations Amnesty International DECA Destination Imagination GHOST Forensics Student Council German Club GOAT Club Video Club Yearbook MathHawks SMART Team Military Hist Book Clb REAL Book Club National Honor Society Spanish Club L.E.A.D..

  25. GHS Performing Arts • Chamber Singers • Jazz Ensemble • Musical • PEP Band • Spring Show • Vocal Jazz Ensemble • Women’s Madrigal • Women’s Vocal Jazz

  26. Boys Fall Sports: Soccer, Football & Cross Country Winter sports: Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming & Hockey Spring Sports: Track, Golf, & Tennis Summer Sports: Baseball Club Sports: Bowling & Rugby Girls Fall Sports: Cross Country, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Cheerleading, & Dance Team Winter Sports: Gymnastics, Basketball, Cheerleading, & Dance Team. Spring Sports: Track, Softball, & Soccer Club Sports: Bowling GHS Athletic Activities

  27. POST SECONDARY OPTIONS • Two or Four Year College • Technical College • Employment • Apprenticeships • Military

  28. COLLEGE PLANNING Entrance Requirements • Class Rank • College Core Credits • ACT/SAT Scores (Most schools use these as their primary criteria for selection. However, additional items such as extra-curricular activities, community service, interviews, leadership, etc… may be considered.)

  29. Things to be aware of… • Class Rank -Importance of top 10% (& ACT) • In state vs. Out of state requirements -RAI Score (regent admission index) combination of ACT, Percentile Rank & Core Courses • 82% of students graduated with a different major than what they started in at UNI

  30. Things to be aware of cont… Average benchmarks for GHS students admitted to UW-Madison 2010: -ACT 29 (writ 27), Core Credits 22, AP Courses 6, % Rank 12 Top 20 GHS Students 2004: (averages) -Core Credits 21, AP Courses 4 Top 20 GHS Students 2011: (averages) -Core Credits 23, AP Courses 7

  31. University of Wisconsin SystemFreshman Admission Policy • Minimum of 17 specific high school credits • 13 of 17 credits required by UW System: • English: 4 credits • Social Studies: 3 credits • Mathematics: 3 credits • Natural Science: 3 Credits • Remaining 4 credits: • 2 credits from above areas or world language • Remaining 2 credits from above areas and/or fine arts, computer science, and other academic areas.

  32. World Language ?’s • UW System schools with requirements… • UW-Madison requires 2 years but recommends 4 • UW-Eau Claire requires 2 but recommends more • UW-La Crosse typical freshman has 3 years • UW-Milwaukee, UW-Platteville, & UW-Parkside require 2 years in H.S. or 1 year in college to receive their diploma • Marquette requires 2 years • Things to think about in terms of deciding whether your student should continue in world language...

  33. WORK ETHIC • Important for students to maintain good study habits • Complete homework including all the reading and writing assignments • Parents stay involved in the homework process • Praise effort, not ability

  34. Academic Support Options • Help from teachers • Assignment notebook • Peer Tutoring Program • I.S.L./Study Hall • Study Skills Class • Teacher/Parent staffing • “Family Access”

  35. Social/Behavioral/Emotional Issues • Medication issues – keep locked-up • Restricting means – keep guns locked-up • Parents are the frontal cortex for their child • Set clear consistent rules and consequences for breaking them • Have student check in at regular times when away from home • Call parents whose home is to be used for a gathering

  36. Student Assistance Program • Teens in the Middle • “Girls Group” • Concerned Others • Continuing Support • Rainbows • Depression Awareness • Breathe-In/Breathe-Out • A Real Look Inside • QUIT/Tobacco Cessation • NOT • Education/Discovery • Secondary Alcohol/Drug Intervention Program • Social Skills • Anger Management/Conflict Resolution

  37. GHS School Counseling DepartmentCrisis Intervention • Stress, Depression & Suicide Issues -”ACT” (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) • Abuse (Sexual/Physical) • Confidentiality • Department of Social Services • Ozaukee County Counseling Center • Area Psychiatric Hospitals

  38. Resources Available to Parents and Students • School Counselors • Teachers • Administrators • GHS Web site (www.grafton.k12.wi.us) **In order to use “Family Access”, you will need to have login and password information (you will receive this in the summer registration packet) • Please seek answers to your questions!!!

  39. What to expect in the fall… High School Registration Days (August) Includes: • Pick up fall schedules • Have pictures taken • Acquire parking passes • Pay School fees • Update emergency form • Obtain Athletic information/cards

  40. The High School Year Begins… What to expect… • Special program welcoming Freshman • Open House (3rd week)

  41. Frequently Asked Questions? • Start & Finish Times: 7:29-2:41, Wed. 8:35-2:41 • 7 Class Periods: 54 min., 4 min. between • Building Hours: 6:00-9:00 Weekdays • Library/Media Center Hours: 7:00-3:15, Fri. 7:00-2:45 • Summer Hours: 7:00-4:10 M-Th, Closed Fri. • Detentions/Discipline • Phones • Lockers • Busing • Attire • Closed Campus

  42. Questions & Answers… Please complete the Session Evaluation Form before you leave. THANK YOU FOR COMING!!

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