Grizzly Guidance. Partnering for Success. Freshman Parent Night: Tonight s Presentation: Directions and Connections. Wifi: GBHS BYOD PW: gbhsgrizzlies

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1 Grizzly Guidance Freshman Parent Night: Tonight s Presentation: GBHS website/ Academics/ Counselors/ Back to School Night Resources Partnering for Success Directions and Connections Wifi: GBHS BYOD PW: gbhsgrizzlies

2 Counseling and Administrative Faculty Counselors A-Do Dr-J K-Pa Pe-To Tr-Z Mrs. Gieck Ms. Singh Mr. Stordahl Mrs. Nicolodi Mrs. Minor Administrators Mr. Sloan - Freshmen Ms. Buschmann- Sophomores Mr. McNulty Juniors Mr. McGregor Seniors Principal: Mrs. Leighton EL Counselor Minor Special Services Coordinator Learning Support Specialist Mental Health Associate Johnstone Mrs. Mrs. Lucas Mr. Saenz Erica

3 Guidance Support Counselor Availability Walk-in Counselor request forms Preferred parent contact is via Planned Guidance Curriculum Intentional Guidance Wellness Center Support

4 Planned Guidance Curriculum Grade Level Advising occurs every year Graduation & A-G requirements Study skills College search resources and Career search tools NCAA requirements Freshman Class Advising Sessions from October 16th thru the 18th in Health and PE classes.

5 Proactive In-House Registration Advising School-wide Registration Advising Format: Registration video Registration packets sent home Counselors available to students at lunch

6 Intentional Guidance Individual student planning Individual meetings with D and F students IRT (Intervention Response Team) Appropriate 504 Accommodation plans Referrals for testing for possible special education placement Meeting with student/parent if needed

7 Making the most of Freshman Year Get Connected, Stay Connected! Organization, time management, study skills Self-advocacy Grading timelines Getting involved Learn strengths, talents and interests Graduation requirements Develop and/or refine 4-year plan Begin researching post-secondary options Become familiar with College Admissions requirements Start a personal file

8 Ways for Students to Get Involved: Get Connected, Stay Connected! Clubs - over 60 club options Club Rush Day lunchtime September 7th and 8th Sports Fall Winter Spring Football Basketball Baseball Track Golf (girls) Wrestling Golf (boys) Volleyball (boys) Tennis (girls) Soccer (boys) Lacrosse Volleyball (girls) Soccer (girls) Softball Water Polo Swimming X-Country Tennis (boys) School Activities Dances, rallies, plays, art displays, band, choir, drama (see a detailed list in student handbook)

9 Strategies For Improving Grades: Have a system for tracking homework Keep binders organized Have a consistent time and location for doing homework Find a study buddy Form a study group Meet with the Teacher Use student tutors

10 Strategies For Improving Grades: Grizz Time built in intervention period after 1st period HOMELINK to track progress and grades Learning Center (Library) Peer tutors are available for most subjects. Open Monday-Thursday from 2:35 3:35 pm. Math Tutoring Center: math support after school from 2:35-3:35 in Room 660 Science Center: 2:35-3:45 Monday - Thursday Room 604

11 Communicate Talk to your kid. Trust and Verify. Believe in your kid! Encourage your student to talk to his/her Teacher Counselor Administrator Support their effort to get connected.

12 Additional Support and Information: Course Catalog Four Year Planning Guide College and Career Center: guest speakers, college info, ASVAB test, SAT/ACT info., scholarship info., and newsletter Video bulletin Student class meetings were held August 10 th to review Handbook GBHS Gazette (Student newspaper)

13 Upcoming Events College Day at GBHS (September 12th) RJUHSD College Fair (September 24th Woodcreek HS) Military Academy Night (Oct. 3rd at Granite Bay HS)

14 GBHS Counseling Website

15 Naviance: What it can do for you and your student Naviance is a comprehensive web site that you can use to help make decisions about academic planning, colleges and careers It is an advising tool counselors use to better prepare students for their academic and post-secondary goals For log-in instructions go to the GBHS website and click Naviance listed under Important Resources

16 Checking Student s Grades Online Homelink Go to the GBHS website and click Homelink found under Important Resources. This will take you to further instructions.

17 Homelink and Set Up For Students All Student is assigned through Google Apps for Education Log on to: At the top of the page you will click Sign In Use your assigned school address: Password is student s 6 digit Permanent Student ID. Once logged in, look for an sent to your inbox titled homelinkhelp@rjuhsd.us sent from Marie Hollwager, Registrar. This will provide further instructions for setting up Homelink. STUDENTS, PLEASE NOTE: only RJUHSD student through Google Apps for Education will be allowed for Student Homelink accounts.