Geneva High School Viking Survival Guide 2015 2016

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Geneva High School Viking Survival Guide 2015 -2016

Geneva High School Viking Survival Guide 2015 -2016

GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL FIGHT SONG Geneva, Let’s Go! To opponents our strengths show Fight

GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL FIGHT SONG Geneva, Let’s Go! To opponents our strengths show Fight to the last And be steadfast ‘Til victory is ours You do your best We’ll do the rest On the sidelines cheering you Geneva, Let’s Go! Yes, Geneva, Let’s Go! ‘Til victory is ours! Shout it out! Fight, Fight!

What do the students need to know for the 1 st day of school?

What do the students need to know for the 1 st day of school? n n Planner Writing Instrument – Pen/Pencil n n n Notebook Folders Books § All buses arrive and depart at the diagonal drive in front of the Contest Gym §All students may enter through the Main Entrance or the Mack Olson Entrance on Logan Avenue §PE classes will meet in the auditorium for the first three days §Breakfast is offered daily * Remember that Wednesday, August 19, is a full day.

Absences, Late Arrivals, and Early Releases. n If your child is absent, please call

Absences, Late Arrivals, and Early Releases. n If your child is absent, please call the attendance line as soon as possible. The number is: 630 -463 -3801 Please leave the student name and ID# n Students should always sign in and out of the Deans Office when arriving late or leaving early. n If you are going on a vacation or a college visit, your student should pick up a pre-arranged absence form in the Deans’ Office. The completed form should be returned to the Deans’ Office prior to the absence. n A student may be dropped from a class for excessive absences or tardies.

Dress Code n Modesty in attire is expected. n Some examples of what is

Dress Code n Modesty in attire is expected. n Some examples of what is not permitted: excessively short shirts/skirts/shorts, hats and clothing that promote violence, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. n Refer to the student handbook/planner for specific guidelines regarding student dress and appearance

Additional Information n Students should not share lockers or combinations. - Please encourage your

Additional Information n Students should not share lockers or combinations. - Please encourage your child to LOCK their hall lockers and PE lockers at all times! n Backpacks and oversized purses must remain in students’ lockers during the school day n Electronic devices are permitted, on a limited basis, at school. – Electronic devices should be turned off and out of sight in academic settings. – Electronic devices may be used during passing periods, in the cafeteria, and at a teacher’s discretion in a classroom for educational purposes. – In the event of illness at school, students must follow Health Office protocol outlined in the student handbook.

Student Goal Setting n Short, medium, and long range goals n Specific and realistic

Student Goal Setting n Short, medium, and long range goals n Specific and realistic n Academic as well as social/co-curricular n Action plan for reaching each goal n Revisit/revise as students progress n Student Success is our Goal!

Student Assistance: n n n Teachers n PST- Problem Solving Team Counselors Social Workers/School

Student Assistance: n n n Teachers n PST- Problem Solving Team Counselors Social Workers/School Psychologists Health Office Staff Utilize resources provided by GHS – We want your child to be successful! Administrators: Deans, Assistant Principals, Principal

Standardized Assessments: n 9 th Grade: – ACT ASPIRE (Fri. , Nov. 13) n

Standardized Assessments: n 9 th Grade: – ACT ASPIRE (Fri. , Nov. 13) n 10 th Grade: – PSAT (Optional on Wed. , Oct. 14) – ACT ASPIRE (Fri. , Nov. 13) n 11 th Grade: – – n PSAT (Optional on Wed. , Oct. 14) Practice ACT (Fri. , Nov. 13) ACT at GHS (Tentatively Tues. , March 15) ACT, SAT (Optional on multiple Saturdays) 12 th Grade: – ACT, SAT (Optional on multiple Saturdays) n PARCC Exam in Spring 2016 (for students enrolled in certain English, Math, and Science courses…TBA)

GHS in the 21 st Century! Student email addresses n Home Access Center (HAC)

GHS in the 21 st Century! Student email addresses n Home Access Center (HAC) n 304 Connects n Social Media communication (Twitter, Facebook) n Naviance n

Be An ACTIVE Parent! n Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) Co-Presidents: Deb Dickinson, Michelle Rueth n

Be An ACTIVE Parent! n Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) Co-Presidents: Deb Dickinson, Michelle Rueth n Booster Organizations Geneva Theatre Boosters n Chaperoning Dances (Homecoming, etc. )

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! n List of upcoming dates. (handout) n Corn Boil @ Burgess

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! n List of upcoming dates. (handout) n Corn Boil @ Burgess Field n PTO Back-to-School Night n Homecoming Week – September 27 – October 3 n Parent/Teacher Conferences – Wednesday, August 19 – 5: 30 – Wednesday, September 2 – 7: 00 pm – 9: 15 pm – Monday & Tuesday November 23 & 24 – Online registration info forthcoming via 304 Connects

PLCs? n Personal Learning Choices n EVERY Thursday from 7: 40 am until 8:

PLCs? n Personal Learning Choices n EVERY Thursday from 7: 40 am until 8: 25 am n PLC link on the GHS website

THE BEAUTY OF THE STRUGGLE Once upon a time, a man found a cocoon

THE BEAUTY OF THE STRUGGLE Once upon a time, a man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It was then that the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly emerged easily but it had a swollen body and small shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly, expecting at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. NEITHER HAPPENED!

THE BEAUTY OF THE STRUGGLE In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its

THE BEAUTY OF THE STRUGGLE In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It was never able to fly! What the man did not understand was that the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening in the restricting cocoon was nature’s way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If we were allowed to go through life without obstacles, we would not be as strong as we could have been. And, we would never fly! Anonymous

Have a great school year and welcome to Geneva High School! *Please complete and

Have a great school year and welcome to Geneva High School! *Please complete and return the evaluation sheet. We appreciate your feedback!