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Purpose of this Meeting

Welcome to the 8 th Grade Parent Meetings February 4 th & 5 th , 2014 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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Purpose of this Meeting

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  1. Welcome to the 8th GradeParent Meetings February 4th & 5th, 2014Grafton 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 3rd – April 30th • Where: District website (enroll on-line) • Additional Information: District Office

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

  5. Comprehensive School Counseling Program Purpose of the Counseling Program is to empower ALLstudents, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the academic, career, and personal/socialfoundationsnecessary to positively contribute to a changing society.

  6. General Description of School Counseling Program cont… • 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: Opportunity Seminar • Financial Aid Meeting and much more…

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

  8. General Testing Program(proposed…) • 9th Grade: ASPIRE in fall & spring, MAP in fall, winter & spring (Comm Arts, Math) • 10th Grade: WKCE in fall (Science & Soc. Studies) • 10th Grade: ASPIRE in spring • 11th Grade: A.C.T. in spring • 11th Grade: PSAT & ASVAB in fall • A.C.T./S.A.T. • AP Testing in spring • ACT prep class offered at GHS!

  9. GHS ‘12/’13 ACT Results • Average ACT Score: 23.0 • 86th in State (453 total) • 80th Percentile in State • 6th Highest Score in School History

  10. 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

  11. AP COURSESNewsweek/Washington Post announcesAmerica’s Best High Schools! Grafton High School’s Ranking: #951nationally out of approximately 100,000 high schools #11in state out of approximately 450 high schools #2 in Ozaukee County #3in North Shore Conference Nationally ranked for 9th consecutive year 46% of GHS students earn college credit through AP

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Registration Procedure • Registration forms will be handed out to the incoming Freshman students at St. Paul’s & St. Joseph’s on 2/10/14 and at JLMS on 2/11/14 • Registration forms will be collected at St. Joseph’s on 2/17/14 and at St. Paul’s & JLMS on 2/18/14 . • Check prerequisites for courses selected • Please make sure you as parent/guardian sign registration form. • Special Education registration at JLMS will be on 2/13/14.

  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.”

  16. 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?

  17. …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!

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Science Options • Biology (9th Grade) • Chemistry (10th Grade) • Principles of the Biomedical Sciences • Human Body Systems • Environmental Science • Astronomy/Geology • AP Physics 1 • AP Biology • AP Environmental Science • AP Chemistry

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

  22. Electives…? • Art • Business • Choir/Band/Music • World Language (Spanish) • Family and Consumer Science • Technology & Engineering • Computer Science • P.E. (12)

  23. 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

  24. 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 Academic Recognition Program

  25. National Honor Society • Junior or Senior Standing • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.33 • Scholarship • Leadership • Character • Service

  26. Community Service • Church Affiliations • Local Hospital(s) • Clubs, Groups, Organizations • Community Service Agencies • School Related: Peer Tutoring

  27. Academic Competitions Forensics Math Hawks

  28. Clubs and Organizations • Accipiter • Amnesty International • Battle Bots • Best Buddies • Book vs. Movies Club • Champions • Destination Imagination • Environmental Club • FBLA • Formula High School • German Club • G.H.O.S.T. • Hawk’s Nest • HOSA: Future Health Prof. • L.E.A.D. • Military History Book Club • National Honor Society • Skills USA • SMART Team • Spanish Club • Student Council • Video Club • Yearbook • 4-H

  29. Performing Arts • Cabaret Show • Chamber Singers • Jazz Combo • Men’s Choir • Musical • Pep Band • Pop Acappella Choir • Solo Ensemble (Vocal & Instrumental) • Spring Show • Vocal Jazz

  30. Boys Fall Sports: Soccer, Football & Cross Country Winter sports: Basketball, Wrestling, Swim-Diving & Hockey Spring Sports: Track, Golf, & Tennis Summer Sports: Baseball Club Sports: Bowling, Trap/Pistol, Rugby, Ski & Lacrosse 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 Club Sports: Bowling, Ski, Hockey, Lacrosse & Trap/Pistol Blackhawk Leadership Team Athletic Activities

  31. Post Secondary Options • Two or Four Year College • Technical College • Military • Apprenticeships • Employment

  32. 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.)

  33. 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)

  34. Things to be aware of cont… Average benchmarks for GHS students admitted to UW-Madison 2013: -ACT: 28 (writ 26), Core Credits: 22, AP Courses: 6, Rank: 14% Top 20 GHS Students 2004: (averages) -Core Credits: 21, AP Courses: 4 Top 20 GHS Students 2014: (averages) -Core Credits: 22, AP Courses: 6.5, ACT: 30

  35. 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.

  36. 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 diploma • Things to think about in terms of deciding whether your student should continue in world language...

  37. World Language’s? (cont…) WI Private Colleges & Universities with requirements … Carthage College – 2 years Silver Lake College – 1 year Wisconsin Lutheran College – 2-3 years

  38. 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

  39. Academic Support Options • Help from teachers • Assignment notebook • Peer Tutoring Program • L.A.W.S./RtI • Study Hall • Parent/Teacher staffing • “Family Access” • Special Education Programming

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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!!!

  44. 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

  45. The High School Year Begins… What to expect… • 1st Day, Freshman Only! • Open House (3rd week)

  46. 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 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Weekdays • Library/Media Center Hours: 7:00-3:15, 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

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

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