WELCOME TO FRESHMAN PARENT ORIENTATION CLASS OF 2022
HS ADMINISTRATORS Matt Durst Principal mdurst@granvilleschools.org 740.587.8153 Twitter: @ghsblueaces Scott Carpenter Assistant Principal scarpenter@granvilleschools.org 740.587.8150
HS SCHOOL COUNSELORS Mr. Cody Masters last names A-G cmasters@granvilleschools.org Mrs. Liz Adams last names H-N eadams@granvilleschools.org Ms. Brandi Cooper last names O-Z bcooper@granvilleschools.org
OUR MISSION Granville Schools is learning for life.
9 STEPS TO SUCCESS AT GHS
#1 CHART THE COURSE 4-year planning meetings: Meet with your school counselor to make a flexible plan for HS courses Emphasis should be placed on appropriate course selection Balance vs. Rigor
#1 CHART THE COURSE Types of Diplomas: College Preparatory high school diploma Honors high school diploma Global Scholars high school diploma
#1 CHART THE COURSE Knowing the Requirements for Graduation Students must pass the following: 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (including Algebra 2) 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies ½ credit of Health ½ credit of Physical Education 5 credits of Electives 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 course in Financial Literacy
THREE PATHWAYS TO A DIPLOMA 1. Passing Ohio s State Tests 2. Earning a college-ready score on the SAT or ACT 3. Showing Workforce Readiness
OHIO S STATE TESTS REQUIREMENTS Graduation Pathway Option #1 Students will take 7 state tests over four years, as follows: English 9 (Lit Survey & Comp) English 10 (World Lit & Comp) Algebra 1 Geometry US History American Government Biology
FRESHMAN TESTING FOR 2018-19 Graduation Pathway Option #1 Ohio s State Test in any of 7 areas listed English 1 (Lit Survey and Comp) Algebra 1 or Geometry US History Biology
OHIO S STATE TESTS Graduation Pathway Option #1 18 cumulative points required on the 7 state tests Each test is scored on a 1-5 scale Sub-group minimums Math 4 point minimum English 4 point minimum Social Studies/Science 6 point minimum
Graduation Pathway Option #2 COLLEGE READINESS ACT SAT English 18 Math 22 Reading 22 GHS Composite Average = 25 Math 520 (GHS avg = 569) Reading 450 (GHS avg = 561) Writing 430 (GHS avg = 546)
Graduation Pathway Option #3 Earn a credential WORKFORCE READINESS Meet a minimum score on a job-skills assessment MUCH more info on this pathway posted on ODE website
ONGOING TESTING PSAT National Merit competition as junior ACT/SAT Junior/senior year State-funded ACT as junior
#2 GET CONNECTED Email Communication is our #1 method Parent Newsletter Sign-Up Weekly Newsletter from Matt Near-Daily Announcements Website Tour (www.granvilleschools.org) Schoology Twitter is not just for the kids @ghsblueaces @GV_Blue_Aces (athletics)
#2 GET CONNECTED Parent Portal gives one-stop shopping with access to: Parent Internet Viewer (PIV) PIV email up-to-date? Issues? Lisa Fitch 587-8101 PayForIt Issues? Donna Fouch 587-8101 Schoology Student schedules, bus numbers
#2 GET CONNECTED Curriculum Night (Open House) August 23 @ 6:30 PM Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences October 18, February 14 Nothing about you, without you
#3 KEEPING A PULSE Monday night Schoology meetings Student runs the meeting Log into Schoology, view calendar, map the week Open communication lines with teachers Email is best first contact Talk before you NEED to talk Communication chain (teacher, counselor, principal) Proactive vs. Reactive
#3 KEEPING A PULSE WITH EXTRA HELP Very individualized and focused ISP/504/IEP Peer tutoring Help Labs ISP Focused on individual and small groups All students Teacher help sessions Help labs (math, English, global language) Mentoring during study hall Tutoring during study hall by mentors
#3 KEEPING A PULSE CALENDAR AND BELL SCHEDULES: All available on GEVSD website calendar and on the Schoology calendar Sync with your mobile device
#3 KEEPING A PULSE WEDNESDAY SCHEDULES: Regular Schedule First Wednesday of the month See the website calendar for specifics Late Arrival All (most) other Wednesdays School starts at 9 am Buses run at normal times Supervised SH in commons Why? Staff collaboration and integration
#3 KEEPING A PULSE EXAM TIME: What are exams? Summative tests at the end of the semester covering material from that semester What are they worth? 20% of semester grade When are they? December 17-19 May 28-30 Varied schedule on exams days
#4 KNOW THE GAME ATTENDANCE: If your student will not be sitting in his/her seat at 8 am: Call 740.587.8154 to report the absence We appreciate advanced notification of Doc appts (via phone or email ghssecretary@granvilleschools.org) Automated calling for unexcused absences 10/20 Attendance Rule
#4 KNOW THE GAME TARDY POLICY: Unexcused tardy after 8:20 AM requires a parent note/call Tardies & Extracurriculars 8:20 AM arrival and no more than 2 unexcused tardies Present 8 periods to play Present 4 periods to practice Exceptions approved in advance
#4 KNOW THE GAME EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY EXAMPLE Student A Student B Student C Course Credits Algebra I 1.0 C B D English 9 1.0 C B D Biology 1.0 C B D US History 1.0 C B D Spanish 2 1.0 C F D PE 0.25 C B D GPA 2.0 2.45 1.0 OHSAA eligible? Yes No Yes Granville eligible? Yes No No, but can use a waiver
#4 KNOW THE GAME STUDENT MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY: Effective behavior modification = Reward Reminder Reward + Reminder PAX-it notes Weekly drawing Demerit system
#4 KNOW THE GAME STUDENT MANAGEMENT: Code of Academic Integrity Dress Code Extracurricular Substance Abuse Policy 24/7/365 policy Extracurricular Substance Use Testing Policy E-cigarettes and Juuls
#4 KNOW THE GAME CELL PHONES: Must remain silenced and out-of-sight during the school day unless specifically instructed by the teacher BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATION: Put your phone in your locker and check it for messages from parents in-between classes Anderson Cooper video
#5 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Career Exploration: 9 th Grade Lesson in English classes Career Pathways Naviance CollegeBoard Freshman Planning Calendar
#5 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Conduct classroom lessons throughout 10 th -12 th grade on the college search process for students Materials will be packaged for students on Schoology after each lesson Provide presentations for parents (grades 9-12) on the college search process Meet individually with students to provide college/career advising Assist in the college search and application process
#5 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND What do I need to know about college right now? Setting themselves up for success - Having a strong 9 th grade year - Track activities and accomplishments College talks - Starting the conversation now PSAT (Preliminary SAT) practice for actual SAT Attending helpful parent nights - November College Information Night
#6 NETWORK Find 5 sets of parents with similar values re: use of substances I know my student will not be permitted to use I know my student will not have access Group mentality Call ahead to parents outside of your group Healthy mistrust
#7 UNPLUG Electronic Media Curfew Power down for one hour before bed No media in the bedroom Dedicate the bedroom to sleep Exit survey results Electronics restrictions (86% without) Avg hours of sleep per night (46% get 6 or fewer hrs)
#8 BE OLD FASHIONED Family norms EX: No phones at dinner Eat dinner together as much as possible Carve out dedicated family time together every week Your students need this time with you and they probably won t ever say that
#9 BE WELL Your student s well-being is important to us No HW breaks (November, December, February, March) We create action plans that constantly evolve for students in collaboration with: Teachers Administration Parents Mental Health Professionals We address issues including stress and time management, anxiety, depression, disordered eating behaviors, bullying, and drug and alcohol use.
MYTH #1 Every GHS freshman has 3 hours of homework each night
MYTH #2 My child must be involved in every extracurricular we offer
MYTH #3 My child must take every AP offering
MYTH #4 Everyone has a 4.0 and is in the top 10 percent of the class
MYTH #5 C-TEC/OSU-N are lousy
MYTH #6 Pressure vs. Stress
TO CONSIDER 10% increase on standardized test scores? Math & Science 4 yrs vs. 3 yrs. Read at least 10 books/school year Homework Time = 1-2 hrs/day including Study Hall Receiving Extra Help
FINAL THOUGHTS Summer Reading Homework and Course Rigor Biggest change for freshmen Involvement Communication