Welcome Grand Junction High School Parent Information Night

Welcome Grand Junction High School Parent Information Night for Incoming Freshman Class of 2015

Who is on Your Team? Jon Bilbo Jason Eidinger Jami Moore Carol Coburn Ned Pollert Principal Assistant Principal Athletic Director Patrick Bell Ann Kuhlman Kelly d ’Avella Lori Plantiko Diane Hower Counselor Counselor Sara Dreiling Penny Martens Counseling Secretary Records Secretary

Tonight’s Overview § § § Performance-Based Diploma What is a Four-Year Plan The Registration Process Important Dates Questions and Answers

Your Four Year Plan/ICAP ØConsider your goals for the next four years in high school and beyond including: q Academic – What are the GJHS graduation requirements? What do I need to take to go to the college of my choice? Do I want to be a college athlete? q Personal – What do I want to experience in high school? What do I enjoy doing? Can I take classes or join a club or activity which I enjoy? q Career/Vocational “What do I want to do when I grow up? ” How can I check out possible career interests before I commit to a future job? Map out your plan using page 34 in your EPG (Educational Planning Guide)

Performance-Based Diploma Ø Conventional Pathway Ø 25 Credits in required areas Ø Minimum 2. 0 GPA Ø Proficiency in CSAP and/or ACT score of 17 or above Ø 30 hours of Service Learning and reflection paper Ø Pathway of Distinction Ø 25 credits in required areas Ø Minimum 3. 5 GPA Ø An ACT score of 22 or above Ø 30 hours of Service Learning and reflection paper Ø There a variety of interventions to help your student meet these requirements. Ø Progress Monitors – Diane Hower, Robbie Owens, and Rose Willett

Your student will receive • Educational Planning Guide • Registration Instructions • Freshman Selection Forms

Grand Junction High School Educational Planning Guide 2011 -2012

Freshman must take : Comp/Lit 9 A and B (two semesters) §Have current English teacher or counselor sign for §Reading/Comp 9 or, §Comp/Lit 9 or §Honors Comp/Lit 9 Science (two semesters) § Have current Science teacher or counselor sign for §Geo/Physical A and B §If student has taken Geo/Physical then choose Biology A/B §AP Environmental Science A, B, C World Geography I and II (two semesters) §Have current Social Studies teacher or counselor sign for §World Geography I and II §Honors World Geography I and II §AP Human Geography I and II Study Hall (two semesters)

REQUIRED MATH • MOST student will take one of or a combination of the following: • • Math 1 A (Split) Math Lab A • • • • Math 1 B (Split) Math Lab B Accelerated Math 1 A (Blk) Accelerated Math 1 B (Blk) Accelerated Math 2 A (Blk) Accelerated Math 2 B (Blk) The remaining mathematics courses listed are ONLY for students who took Math 1 A&B or higher while in middle school and were successful in those courses and had them placed on their high school transcript: Some students will take one of or a combination of the following: Math 2 A (Split) Math 2 B (Split) (this class is for students who have already completed Math 1 at the 8 th grade level) Accelerated Math 2 A (Block) Accelerated Math 2 B (Blk) Accelerated Math 3 A (Block) Accelerated Math 3 B (Blk) Math 3 A (Split) Math 3 B (Split) (this class is for students who have already completed Math 1& Math 2 at the 7 th & 8 th grade level) Accelerated Math 3 A (Block) Accelerated Math 3 B (Blk) (this class is for students who have already completed Math 1 & Math 2 at the 7 th & 8 th grade level and prefer a more challenging mathematics class and are willing to complete more nightly homework than the

Strongly suggested classes: Computer Applications (one semester) PE class Art

Advanced Placement Courses Colorado Legacy Foundation Grant Recipient Advanced Placement Human Geography A & B Advanced Placement Environmental Science A, B, & C (recommended that these two courses be taken concurrently) Possible College Credit Five-Point Scale vs. Four-Point Scale Honors Classes Provide Yourself Balance Time vs. Ability Level

Sample Flex 8 Schedule 1. 2. Math IA Math IB Math lab 3. 4. Comp/Lit 9 A 5. 6. Comp/Lit 9 B Study Hall Computer Apps Business Exploration Study Hall Geo/ Physical Science A Geo/ Physical Science B World Geo II 7. 8. Team Sports Art I

Consider all areas as you schedule for success S H J G a m o l Dip Career NCAA College Admissions

4 -Year Colleges Will Want Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) Higher Education Admissioquirements Subject English Mathematics Natural Science Social Science Foreign Language Academic Electives 4 credits 3 credits 1 credit (at least) 2 credits

Parent Checklist for Student Registration q Review your student’s registration packet q Review course selection sheet and course description guide with your student – there is a wealth of information q Solicit current teachers/counselor for recommendations on appropriate course selection – academic areas, block, split block, honors q Review HEAR expectations q Review NCAA requirements for students who may play college athletics q Alternates, alternates!!!!!!! q Sign your name, and give us a contact phone number!!! q Return course selection sheet to your MS counselor on Feb. 25 q Look forward to 4 great years at Grand Junction High School!

*Incoming Freshman Dates of Interest 2/11/11 8: 15 Bookcliff Christian Registration 2/14/11 8: 30 EMS Registration 2/15/11 7: 30 GMMS Registration 2/15/11 1: 00 OMMS Registration 2/16/11 1: 55 RMS Registration 2/17/11 8: 15 Holy Family Registration 2/17/11 12: 35 WMS Registration Computer Applications Placement Test (optional) 2/23/11 5 -7 p. m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 2/24/11 4 -6 p. m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 2/26/11 9 -11 a. m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 RSVP to Gladys Kelher @ 254 -6934 or 216 -0861 Bring School ID 2/25 Registration packets due to Middle School Counseling Centers 4/27/11 6: 00 p. m. TIGER TOUR GJHS Gymnasium

Computer Registration @ GJHS • Student and parent work together on these nights to enter their course requests online: • March 1: 4: 00 -6: 00 WEST MS @ GJHS • March 2: 4: 00 -6: 00 EAST MS @ GJHS • March 3: 5: 00 -7: 00 ORCHARD MESA MS, all other schools, make-ups @ GJHS • GJHS Library

Frequently asked questions

ØCan I select my child’s teachers? ØWhat happens if we don’t turn in a Selection Form? ØCan I select the order of my classes or the semester the class is taken? ØCan I waive my. 5 PE credit? ØWhy does my child have to take study hall? ØFor which classes do I need alternates? ØHow do I help my student be successful? v. Organization v. Good Attendance v. Meeting deadlines v. Participate in activities v. Communicating with their “Team” v. Learning to advocate for themselves

And, of course, the most important question of all

“Am I going to survive my child’s high school years? ”

Yes! We all will!!

Audience Questions

GJHS Counselors will be available to give individual assistance after this presentation THANK YOU