Grand Junction High SchoolParent Information Night

forIncoming Freshman

Class of 2013

Welcome

Who is on Your Team?Jon Bilbo PrincipalLeah Gonyeau Assistant PrincipalDon Trujillo Assistant PrincipalJason Eidinger Assistant Principal

Carol Bergman CounselorDeb Isakson CounselorAnn Kuhlman CounselorLori Plantiko CounselorSara Dreiling SecretarySue Himes Records Secretary

Nicolle Lewis Futures CenterSchool to Career

One Diploma – Multiple Pathways to Achieve It- Performance Based Diploma

Registration Process

Four Year Plan

Important Dates

Q&A

Overview

Where we have beenRegistration PacketsMeeting with students

Where we are goingParent Info NightFreshman Class Selection forms due to

Middle School Counselor no later than February 26 (this Thursday!!)

Build Master ScheduleTiger Machine takes control!Tiger TourCheck InFreshman Orientation

Four Year PlansGoals

Academic Career/VocationalPersonal

NCAA Clearinghouse requirements

HEAR What do colleges

want

Graduation Requirements

Performance-Based Diploma

Conventional Pathway 25 Credits in required areas Minimum 2.0 GPA Proficiency in CSAP or alternative assessment

Pathway of Distinction Minimum 3.5 GPA Higher Standardized Test Scores

Individualized Pathway

There are a variety of interventions to help your student meet these requirements.

Progress Monitors – Robbie Owen and Jamie Penry

Your student already has

• Educational Planning Guide• Registration Instructions• Course Selections• Freshman Selection Form

Grand Junction High SchoolHome of the Tigers

Educational Planning Guide2009-2010

Freshman Class of 2013• Grand Junction High School• 2009-2010 Registration• • You are receiving the following registration papers to guide you through the process of selecting your classes for next year at Grand Junction High School.• 1. The Educational Planning Guide—description of courses, graduation requirements, and more.• 2. Course Selections—list of freshman classes.• 3. Freshman Selection Form—You will write your class choices on this paper.• • Ninth graders should select 7 classes and one study hall each semester. Your selections must include academic classes in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science. A

study hall both semesters, one term of computer application, and one term of physical education are strongly recommended. You also get to choose some elective classes from the list.

• • The classes you select will be scheduled by the Tiger machine and based on our Flex 8 schedule which includes some 45-minute “split block” classes and some 95-

minute “block” classes. It is very important that you put serious thought into your course selections. Teachers and counselors at your school will assist you in selecting your classes.

• • Read your Educational Planning Guide for information important to your success at Grand Junction High School. Requirements for Graduation begin in the very first

section. It is also important that you review the Performance Based Policy beginning on page 6 of your Educational Planning Guide. Your class, the Class of 2013, will be directly impacted by the Performance Based Policy. Carefully read the sections on Programs of Study, General Information, and Course Descriptions. A Credit Worksheet is on page 33 of your Guide. Use this form to plan your coursework during your four years at Grand Junction High School.

• • The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) has minimum four-year college entrance requirements for Colorado colleges and universities. These Higher

Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR) are guidelines, and each college is responsible for evaluating their respective applicants and determining admission eligibility. Notice the additional academic credits required beyond those required for high school graduation. Refer to pages 10-11 of your Educational Planning Guide.

• • In addition to HEAR and Performance Based Policy, the Educational Planning Guide has many other important sections of information for you and your parents to read.

For example, NCAA Minimum Requirements for Division I and Division II athletes are on pages 12 and 13.• • Follow the steps on the back of this sheet when selecting your classes. Make smart choices for your classes. You are limited to just two P.E. classes in a school year, two

art classes, and two Tech Ed classes. Select only courses that are listed on the attached Course Selection Form. • • • •

• 10 Steps to Becoming a Tiger• • Step 1 Write your name on your Educational Planning Guide and your orange Freshman Selection Form. • Write the name of your Middle School, your school ID number, and your phone number on the top of the form.• • Step 2 Write the Course numbers and the titles of your Comp/Lit class. Your choices are listed • in the box on the right side of your orange Freshman Selection Form. • • Step 3 Choose your electives based on your interests, plans after high school, and your desire • to meet HEAR and NCAA requirements. Refer to the orange Course Selections for easy • reference to classes and course numbers available to freshmen. Keep the following in • mind when choosing your elective classes:• a. Maximum of 2 classes of physical education, 2 classes of art, 2 classes of technology in a school year. • (Recommend at least 1 P.E. class next year.)• b. Computer Applications (#33580) is highly recommended during the freshman year.• c. Freshmen must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in middle school in order to take a World Language their

freshman year. Incoming ninth graders who do not have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in middle school may start their World Language during their sophomore (or subsequent year.)

• • Step 4 It is important that you choose the appropriate math class; therefore, communicate with your current math teacher for advice. Pay

close attention to math course numbers in order to correctly select a math “block” class or a math “split block” class.

• Step 5 Write the course numbers and titles of your Science class.• • Step 6 Write the course numbers and titles of your 2 Geography classes.• • Step 7 Study Hall has already been included in both semesters of your freshman schedule.• • Step 8 Choose your alternative elective choices. There is no guarantee that your first choice electives will fit into your schedule. Write the

name of the course and its course number in the “Alternates” section. Do not mark your alternates on your scantron.• • Step 9 Look at the sample Student Schedule at the bottom of your worksheet. The Tiger Machine will determine which class will be held

during first hour, etc. All lines must have a class or study hall listed. Did you do it right?• • Step 10 Have your parent/guardian sign your completed Freshman Selection Form, and give it to • your middle school counselor by the deadline

Freshman must take :

Comp/Lit 9 A and B (two terms) Have current English teacher or counselor sign for regular Comp/Lit or Honors Comp/Lit

Math (two terms) Have current Math teacher or counselor sign for math class options

Options will be:Math I w/ math lab (four lines)Math I (block) and Math II (block) (four lines)Geometry A and Geometry B (two lines) Geometry A and B (block) and Algebra II A and B (block) (four lines)Honors Geometry A and B (two lines)

Science (two terms) Geo/Physical A and B (no more Earth Science) If a student has taken Earth Science, then choose Biology A and B

World Geography I and II (two terms) Have current counselor sign for regular World Geography or Honors World Geography

Strongly suggested classes:

Computer Applications (one term)

Study Hall (one per term) Study Hall is encouraged for the 9th grade, because the class loads in

high school can be more than the students are use to!

Sample Class List1. 31008 Comp/Lit 9B2. 37095 Teen Choices3. 32062 Math IB4. 32216 Math Lab B5. 33036 Geophysical Sci. B6. 34020 World Geography II7. 35580 Computer Apps8. 39203 Study Hall

Sample Class List1. 31007 Comp/Lit 9 A2. 38000 Art3. 32061 Math I A4.32215 Math Lab A5.33035 Geophysical Sci. A6. 34010 World Geography I7. 36298 Team Sports A8. 39202 Study Hall

List your “Alternate Course Choices” below. Do not mark these on your Scantron.1. German I A 4. Beginning Acting2. German I B 5. Fitness Activities3. Food Science I 6. Architectural Design

Student Signature________________________ Date_____________Parent Signature_________________________ Phone Number ________________

Higher Education Admissioquirements

Subject 2010 & After

English 4 UnitsMathematics1 4 Units Natural Science2 3 Units Social Science3 3 Units Foreign Language 1 Units Academic Electives4 2 Units Total Units 17 Units

1 Algebra I and higher 2 Two units must be lab based3 At least one unit must be US or world history 4 Any academic area listed above or foreign, computer science, art, music, journalism, or drama.

Colorado Commission Of Higher Education

HEAR(Higher Education Admission

Requirements)

Parent Checklist for Student Registration

Review your student’s registration packet Review course selection sheet and course description

guide with your student – there is loads of information Solicit current teachers/counselor for recommendations

on appropriate course selection – academic areas, block, split block, honors

Review HEAR expectations Review NCAA requirements for students who may play

college athletics Alternates, alternates, alternates!!!!!!! Sign your name, and give us a contact phone number!!! Return course selection sheet to your MS counselor by

Feb. 26, at the latest. Look forward to 4 great years at Grand Junction High

School!

Schedule For Success

GJHSDiploma

CollegeAdmissions

Career

NCAA

February 26 - Class choice sheets to MS Counselor February 27 - Class choices entered into computer March - Master schedule is built, Tiger Machine

builds student schedules April 30 - Tiger Tour First week in August - Check-in & Pick up Final

Schedule Second week in August - Freshman Orientation August 19- First Day of School!

Important Dates to Remember

QUESTIONS

Sample Flex 8 Schedule1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Algebra IA or Math I

Team Sports

Geo/ Physical

Science A

Math lab

Study Hall

Computer Apps

Teen Choices

Study Hall

Algebra IB or Math I

Math lab

Geo/Physical

Science B

Comp/Lit 9A

World Geo IArt I World

Geo II

Comp/Lit 9 B

What is a Flex 8 Schedule???????

Can I select my child’s teachers?

What happens if we don’t turn in a Selection Form?

Am I selecting the order of my courses or the semester the course is taken?

Can I waive my PE credit?Marching Band, sport

For which classes do I need alternates?

How do I help my student be successful?OrganizingMeeting deadlinesParticipating in activitiesCommunicating with their “Team “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!

THANK YOU

Audience Questions