Welcome to New StudentParent Orientation Classes of 2018

Welcome to New Student/Parent Orientation Classes of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021

Administrative Team Summers Carrington Malechek Crook (A-Coo) (Cor-Har) (Has-Loo) Collins-API Brown Cush (Lop-Peh) (Pel-Spa) (Spe-Z)

4 Years to Prepare for…

Student Orientation Schedule

Student Orientation Session with Administration (Administrative Team) Extracurricular & Club Fair (Teachers & Student Volunteers) 50 Minute Rotations School Tour Academics (Teachers & Student Volunteers) (Counselors & Student Volunteers)

Parent Orientation is over at 9: 45 am Student Orientation is over at 12: 00 pm Families reconnect in Commons Area at 12: 00… due to crowds, texting is advisable Visit tables in lobby

Student Groups Group 1 Group 4 Group 7 Group 2 Group 5 Group 8 Group 3 Group 6 Group 9 Group 10

Parent Orientation Topics

2 Topics for Parent Orientation v. Fascinating Falcon Facts v GHHS 101

Fascinating Falcon Facts

Fascinating Falcon Facts u. School was built in 1927 and burned down in 1963…. Rebuilt and opened in 1999 u. School mascot (Falcon) and school colors (Forest Green and Maroon) u. High Performing School: Excellent Fine and Performing Arts and Athletic Program. We have over 80+ clubs.

Fascinating Falcon Facts u. U. S. News & World Report ranked more than 22, 000 public/charter schools for the 500 Best High Schools in America for 2017. GHHS was ranked: #12 in NC #156 STEM school in Nation #356 overall in the Nation u. June 2017, GHHS won the 4 -A Wells Fargo Cup for the 8 th consecutive year for overall excellence in sports in North Carolina.

Fascinating Falcon Facts u. Last year, 97. 3% of our students graduated in 4 years u. Class of 2017 Post High School Plans : ü 81% 4 year College ü 14% Community College ü 3% Work Force or Other ü 2% Military

Fascinating Falcon Facts Record Enrollment for 17 -18 Over 60 s e g a u g n 2876 Students La Grade Level # of Students 9 th 676 10 th 722 11 th 751 12 th 727 As of Wednesday, August 9 th

GHHS 101

School Starts at 7: 25 School Ends at 2: 18

3 School Entrances 1 2 3 Buses Student Lot and Special Trans 3 Carpool 1 2

Bus Lot This space is for buses only

Bus Information Families can view (left-side of screen) transportation information on Power. Schools. FYI: Transportation link works on laptops. WCPSS and GHHS will release bus routes on August 18 th

Bus Information ? ’s ØBefore the 1 st day, email Jcarrington@wcpss. net Ø 1 st week, a transportation table will be set up in lobby for students during lunch.

Special Transportation Need a special pass in front window to use circle… See Front Office

Student Lot All students who have a parking permit enter here…

Carpool Drop O ff Area Follow the arrows… To keep everyone safe, drop off in green zone.

Visitor Parking Visitor parking lunch Front entrance of school is blocked during lunch

First Day of School Be Patient Senior Car Parade New Parents New Student Drivers

Daily Schedule at GHHS Arrival 6: 55 to 7: 25 1 st Period 7: 25 to 8: 52 2 nd Period 8: 58 to 10: 28 Lunch & SMART Lunch 10: 28 to 11: 13 3 rd Period 11: 18 to 12: 45 4 th Period 12: 51 to 2: 18 Dismissal 2: 18

Tardies Definition: Unexcused late to class • • 1 st Tardy – Teacher Warning 2 nd Tardy – Parent Contact 3 rd Tardy – Teacher Assigned Consequence 4 th Tardy – Referral to Administration Separate tardy consequences for late arrivals due to off campus lunch passes

Behavioral Expectations Students are expected to follow the rules established by WCPSS and GHHS to ensure a safe and academic environment for all students. Types of consequences u. Teacher consequences u. Lunch Detention u. ISS: In School Suspension u. ASD: After School Detention u. OSS: Out of School Suspension

Class Syllabus ØDistributed in every class ØOutlines expectations, grading weights, supply list, contact information, resources, website, etc. . ØBring paper and pens/pencils first day of school.

Academic Assistance h c n u L t r Sma Attendance at a minimum of 2 tutorials per class per quarter is mandatory.

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Grading Scale ’s o r e Z FYI-- rded co e r a g n i s s i for m ents m assign 10 point scale A 90 -100 B 80 -89 C 70 -79 D 60 -69 F Less than 60

Quality Points Letter Grade A B C D F Current 12 th Only Standard Courses Honors Courses 4 5 3 4 2 3 1 2 0 0 Current 9 th, 10 th and 11 th Standard Courses 4 3 2 1 0 AP Courses 6 5 4 3 0 Honors Courses AP Courses 4. 5 5 3. 5 4 2. 5 3 1. 5 2 0 0

FUTURE READY CORE Subjects English Math Science Social Studies Healthful Living Elective 8 X 4 = 32 Credits 4 4 3 4 1 10 26 Total

Schedules Your son/daughter will receive his/her schedule today. If it has a green dot, please stop by Student Services before you leave.

Schedule Change Requests Schedule Change Request forms are available online and outside Student Services ü Tuesday, August 15 th: Forms are due by 3: 00 pm to Student Services ü Monday, August 21 st: All schedule requests processed and adjustments displayed in Power. School

Reason for Schedule Change Request u. Failed a course u. Senior needs a course for graduation u. Missing a pre-requisite for a course u. Request a level/rigor change

Know your School Counselor Dean of Students: Ms. Hamilton Roberts A- Coo • Ms. Miller…amiller@wcpss. net Cor-Har • Ms. Tarr…ktarr@wcpss. net Has- Loo • Mr. Mc. Intyre…jmcintyre@wcpss. net Lop- Peh • Ms. O’Neil…koneil@wcpss. net Pel-Spa • Ms. Perry…TBD Spe-Z • Ms. Tibbetts…atibbetts@wcpss. net

Officer Clifton SRO Cary Police Department

Alternative Schedules Early Release Days School closed from 12: 00 to 2: 30 (all students MUST leave campus) Exam Week Only attend school for assigned exams Inclement Weather and Delays WCPSS will post information

Mark Your Calendar August 22 nd: q Senior Night 5: 30 to 7: 00 August 23 rd: q Special Ed Meet & Greet 5: 30 to 6: 30 September 13 th: q Meet the Teacher Night from 6: 30 to 8: 00

Student Parking Seniors have parking privileges. Must complete an application and attend a Rules and Safety presentation before a pass is issued. We will notify juniors in mid-September if we have additional spaces.

Off Campus Lunch Pass Juniors and Seniors can leave campus for lunch. Must submit an application and attend a presentation. Passing grades are required to maintain pass. Due to safety issues, consequences will be assigned for students not following the rules.

Lockers • Students are not assigned or required to use a locker • Lockers are assigned through Attendance Office • Most students carry their materials in a book bag • Please use a lock for the gym locker

No Spaghetti No Visible Straps No Undergarments Shorts No Mid. Driffs Dress Code

Attendance Office üWe do not call students out of class üSigning in/out & dropping off items üAttendance is taken each class period by the subject teacher ü Turn in absence notes: 1. GHHS Absence Note 2. Request for Excused Absence for Educational Reasons

Communication School Messenger* Website & Falcon. News. Feed. com PTSA Yahoo Group List Power. School* Email Twitter @Green_Hope_High

Opt-In to School Messenger Texts…Phone Calls…Emails Follow Directions on Front Page of GHHS Website

Power. School is a statewide student information system. Allows you to see grades, attendance and much more… Need to set up 2 accounts: 1). Student (Claim Account) 2). Parent*

Power. School Parent Sign-On Information Home Base is a statewide student information system that started in the 201314 school year. Home Base gives parents and students access to real-time information including attendance, grades and assignments. Families with multiple students can also set up their accounts to view all of their students at one time, with one login. Below is your sign on information: Student Name - ____________________ Wesbite link - https: //wcpss. powerschool. com/public Username - _________________________ Password - _________________________ District Code – KNDW (you may need this code if you are setting up the Power. School app on your phone) You can change your username and password after you sign on, if you like. If you need further assistance, please contact Judy Miller, Data Manager at Green Hope High School – jmiller 3@wcpss. net.

Parental Involvement Need to be Registered as a School Volunteer • GHHS Athletic Booster Club • GHHS Band Boosters • GHHS Business Alliance • GHHS Fine Arts Boosters • GHHS PTSA

Business Alliance Purpose: o o provides an opportunity for business people to help prepare students for what lies beyond high school. allows students to “experience” a connection between education and the career world through events and activities held at GHHS. Two Types of Membership Opportunities: 1. 2. Business Alliance Member: participate in monthly meetings to organize, plan and implement career events Business Alliance Special Events Partner: volunteers who participate in activities and events Receive a handout as you depart, OR email cbarone@wcpss. net to learn more.

High School Advice • Monitor grades on Power. School • First line of contact should be student to teacher • Student participation = Student Success • Foster opportunities for Independence

High School Advice • Know your child’s friends…who they are with…social media…be tech savvy • Be aware of changes in habits (good/bad) • Focus on your child’s strengths & passions • Do not recommend comparing

High School Advice Your relationship is evolving: • Make time to listen and understand concerns • Don’t let your son/daughter treat you poorly • Get him/her to talk about classes • 4 years will go by quickly---

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