Parent Meetings February 3 rd & 4 th , 2015 Grafton High School - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the 8th Grade Parent Meetings

February 3rd & 4th, 2015

Grafton High School

Presenters: Ken McCormick-Principal 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…

• Answer questions you may have in

regard to your son/daughter’s secondary & post-secondary education…

• Discuss role of the School Counselor…

Open Enrollment

 Who: Anyone outside the district  When: February 2nd – April 30th  Where: District website (enroll on-line)  Additional Information: District Office

Grafton High School School Counseling Department

 Three Full-time Counselors

Counselor Assignments

• Ms. Slagle A-G
• Mrs. Isbell H-N
• Mr. Hanley O-Z

 Administrative Asst./Registrar

• Mrs. Kelly Rieck
• Counselor/Student Appointments

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/social foundations necessary to positively contribute to a changing society.

General Description of School Counseling Program cont…

• Counselors will meet

with all students at least

• nce a year as part of the

Comprehensive School Counseling Program.

• FR, SOPH, & JR Career

Units.

• Testing Program
• Juniors: Opportunity

Seminar

• Financial Aid Meeting

and much more…

Personal/Social Development

• Plans for the Future
• Talents, Abilities, Interests
• Volunteer/Community Services
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Current Employment

Career

• 9th, 10th & 11th Grade Career Classes
• Junior Opportunity Seminar
• Junior Student/Parent College Information

Night

• Financial Aid/Scholarship Information
• Area of Study/Career Intention
• Post-Secondary Plans
• Career Fest
• “Naviance” Career Software Program

Academic

• Standardized Test Scores (Review/Planning)
• Graduation Requirements/Credits Earned
• College Core Credit Total (Implications)
• Cumulative GPA/Class Rank/

Percentile/Trend

• Create/ Review Four Year Individual

Learning Plan

Student and Parent “Academic & Career Plan” (ACP) Conference

General Testing Program

 9th Grade: A.C.T. ASPIRE in fall & spring

 10th Grade: WKCE in fall (Science & Soc. Studies)  10th Grade: A.C.T. ASPIRE in spring  11th Grade: PSAT in fall (optional)  11th Grade: ASVAB in spring (optional)  11th Grade: A.C.T. & Work Keys in spring  A.C.T./S.A.T.  AP Testing in spring

• ACT preparation offered at GHS!

GHS „13/‟14 ACT Results

 Average ACT Score: 23.9  34th in State (453 schools)  92nd Percentile in State  2nd Highest Score in School

History (tie)

AP Courses

• AP Art History
• AP Art Studio
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Environmental

Science

• AP Physics 1
• AP English
• AP US History
• AP Psychology
• AP Economics (Macro

& Micro)

• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Music Theory
• AP Probability and

Statistics

• AP Spanish Language
• AP Computer Science A

AP COURSES Newsweek/Washington Post announces America‟s Best High Schools!

 Grafton High School’s Ranking:

 #1,345 nationally out of approximately

100,000 high schools

 #20 in state  #3 in Ozaukee County  Nationally ranked for 10th consecutive year  44% of GHS students earn college credit

through AP

Graduation Requirements

 4 Credits of English  3 Credits of Social Studies  3 Credits of Math  3 Credits of Science  .5 Credit of Health  1.5 Credits of P.E.

• 15 Required Credits

22 Total credits required for graduation

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

Registration Procedure

 Registration forms will be handed out to the incoming

Freshman students at St. Paul’s & St. Joseph’s on 2/9/15 and at JLMS on 2/10/15

 Registration forms will be collected at St. Joseph’s, St.

Paul’s & JLMS on 2/17/15 .

 Check prerequisites for courses selected  Please make sure you as parent/guardian sign

registration form.

 Special Education registration at JLMS will be on

2/6/15.

Registration Form

 Courses required for graduation are listed  Two elective spots should be filled in keeping in mind

what your son/daughter may have planned after high school… (Two or four year college? Technical College? Apprenticeship? Military? )

 Make sure that your son/daughter pursues “the most

rigorous curriculum with which they are comfortable, keeping in mind their future post-secondary goals.”

Frequently Asked Scheduling Questions ?

 Can they change a class prior to the start of

the school year?

 Can they choose which semester to have a

study hall?

 Can they change classes once the school

year has started?

 Can they drop a class for a study hall?

…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…to help your student find the best possible answers to optimize future choices and success!

Communication Arts Options

• Grade 9-Literature & Composition
• Grade 10-American Literature & Composition
• Grade 11-World Literature & Composition
• Grade 12-

 Contemporary Literature  Technical Communication and Composition  Foundations of College Writing  Essentials of College Writing  Communications  Professional Writing  Creative Writing  Literature as Social Reflection  AP English

Math Options

• 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

Science Options

• Biology (9th Grade)
• Chemistry
• PLTW: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
• PLTW: Human Body Systems
• PLTW: Medical Interventions
• Environmental Science
• Astronomy/Geology
• AP Physics 1
• AP Biology
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Chemistry

Social Studies Options

• American Government (9th Grade)
• U.S. History/AP US History (10th Grade)
• Geography
• American Issues
• Contemporary World Issues
• Sociology
• Ancient History
• Revolutions
• Medieval History
• AP Psychology
• AP Microeconomics
• AP Macroeconomics

Electives…?

 Art  Business  Choir/Band/Music  World Language

(Spanish, German)

 Family and Consumer

Science

 Technology &

Engineering

 Computer Science

Work Based Learning

Youth Apprenticeship  Manufacturing Industry  Finance  Automotive Technician  Nursing Assistant (1year)  Computer/Information

Technology (1 year)

 Drafting & Design:

Principals of Engineering

 Application deadline of

March 1st prior to Junior or Senior year

 Website: School Counseling,

Apprenticeships

Academic Recognition Program

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

Grafton High School Global Education Achievement Certificate

 Course Requirements:

• 4 consecutive years of the same world language taken in HS
• 4 credits from globally focused classes

 Cultural Literacy Requirement:

• 8 reflections on international/cultural media

 Co-Curricular Requirements:

• participation in 4 clubs/trips with global emphasis

 Community Connection:

• 20 hours of community service with

global emphasis

Behavior Recognition Program “P.R.I.D.E.”

• Purpose
• Respect
• Integrity
• Determination
• Enthusiasm

National Honor Society

Junior or Senior

Standing

Cumulative GPA of

at least 3.33

Scholarship Leadership Character Service

Community Service

• Church Affiliations
• Local Hospital(s)
• Clubs, Groups,

Organizations

• Community Service

Agencies

• School Related:

Peer Tutoring

Academic, Technology/Engineering Competition Groups

 ADAMM Auto Skill Competition  Battle Bots IQ  Ford-AAA Competition  Formula High School (Race Car Club)  Forensics  Math Hawks  Skills USA

Clubs and Organizations

 Accipiter  Amnesty International  Best Buddies Club  Black Hawk Mentors  Book vs. Movies Club  Champions Mentor Program  Destination Imagination  Environmental Club  FBLA  German Exchange  G.H.O.S.T.  HOSA: Future Health Prof.  L.E.A.D.  Leo Club  Military History Book Club  National Honor Society  Physics Club  SMART Team  Spanish Club  Student Council  Video Club  Yearbook (GHS Publications)

Performing Arts

 Barbershop Quartet  Cabaret Show  Chamber Singers  Jazz Combo  Jazz Vocal  Men’s Choir  Musical  Musical Crew  Musical Pit  Pep Band  Pop A Cappella Choir  Solo Ensemble (Vocal & Instrumental)  Spring Show

Athletic Activities

Boys

 Fall Sports: Soccer, Football

& Cross Country

 Winter sports: Basketball,

Wrestling, Swim-Diving & Hockey

 Spring Sports: Track, Golf &

Tennis

 Summer Sports: Baseball  GHS Club Sport:

Ski/Snow/Board

 Blackhawk Leadership

Team

Girls

 Fall Sports: Cross Country,

Swim-Diving, Volleyball, Tennis, Cheerleading & Dance Team

 Winter Sports: Gymnastics,

Basketball, Cheerleading & Dance Team.

 Spring Sports: Track, Softball,

& Soccer

 GHS Club Sport:

Ski/Snowboard

 Blackhawk Leadership Team

Ozaukee County Clubs

 4-H  Bowling  Hockey (girls)  Lacrosse  Trap/Pistol

Post Secondary Options

 Two or Four Year

College

 Technical College  Military  Apprenticeships  Employment

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.)

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

 In the UW System, students will change their

major on average 3 times (UW>HELP Office)

Things to be aware of cont…

 Average benchmarks for GHS students

admitted to UW-Madison 2014:

• ACT: 28 (writ 27), Core Credits: 23,

AP Courses: 6, Rank: 10%

 Top 20 GHS Students 2004: (averages)

• Core Credits: 21, AP Courses: 4

 Top 20 GHS Students 2015: (averages)

• Core Credits: 22.5, AP Courses: 7, ACT: 29

University of Wisconsin System Freshman 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.

World Languages?

 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.

• r 1 year in college to receive diploma
• Things to think about in terms of

deciding whether your student should continue in world language...

World Languages? (cont…)

 WI Private Colleges &

Universities with requirements …

 Carthage College – 2 years  Silver Lake College – 1 year  Wisconsin Lutheran College – 2-3

years

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

Academic Support Options

Help from teachers Assignment notebook Peer Tutoring Program L.A.W.S./RtI Study Hall/Math Study Hall Parent/Teacher staffing “Family Access” Special Education Programming

Social/Behavioral/Emotional Issues

 Medication issues – keep locked-up,

med drop sites

 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

Student Assistance Program

• Teens in the Middle
• “Girls Group”
• “Guys Group”
• Concerned Others
• Continuing Support
• Grief
• Breathe-In/Breathe-Out
• A Real Look Inside
• QUIT/Tobacco Cessation
• Education/Discovery
• Secondary Alcohol/Drug Intervention Program
• Social Skills
• Anger Management/Conflict Resolution

School Counseling Department Crisis Intervention

• Stress, Depression & Suicide Issues
• ”ACT” (Acknowledge, Care, Tell)
• Abuse (Sexual/Physical)
• Confidentiality
• Department of Social Services
• COPE Hotline, Oz Family Services
• Starting Point of Ozaukee
• Area Psychiatric Hospitals

Resources Available to Parents & 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 through an e-mail in the summer)

 Please seek answers to your

questions!!!

What to expect in the fall…

High School Registration Days (August)

Includes:

 Pick up fall schedules  Have pictures taken  Pay School fees  Obtain Athletic information/cards  Tours by Student Council

Black Hawk Crew

 Freshman Transition Program  Jr/Sr Peer Mentor oversees group of 4/5

(Nest)

 Meetings Approximately once a month  Freshman Tailgate Social Activity in

August

 Black Hawk Crew runs Freshman

Orientation day

The High School Year Begins…

What to expect…

• 1st Day, Freshman Only!
• Open House (3rd week)

Frequently Asked Questions?

 Start & Finish Times: 7:29-2:41, Wed. 8:27-2:41  7 Class Periods: 54 min., 4 min. between  Building Hours: 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Weekdays  Library/Media Center Hours: 7:00-4:30, Fri. 7:00-2:45  Summer Hours: 7:00-4:10 M-Th, Closed Fri.  School Size & Ave. Class Size: 755 & 25  Detentions/Discipline  Phones/ BYOD  Lockers  Busing  Attire  Closed Campus

Questions & Answers…

Please complete the Session Evaluation Form before you leave. THANK YOU FOR COMING!!