Welcome to the 8th Grade Parent Meetings February 4th

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Welcome to the 8th GradeParent Meetings
February 4th 5th, 2014Grafton High
SchoolPresenter Chris Hanley School Counseling
Director

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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/daughters secondary post-secondary
  education
• Discuss role of the School Counselor

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Open Enrollment

• Who Anyone outside the district
• When February 3rd April 30th
• Where District website (enroll on-line)
• Additional Information District Office

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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

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Comprehensive School Counseling Program

• Purpose of the Counseling Program is to empower
  ALL students, regardless of individual
  differences, to acquire the academic, career, and
  personal/social foundations necessary to
  positively contribute to a changing society.

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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

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Student and Parent Educational/Career
Planning Conference Review
Individual Learning Plan
Personal/Social Development Plans for the Future Talents, Abilities, Interests Volunteer/Community Services Extra-Curricular Activities Current Employment Career 9th, 10th 11th Grade Career Classes Junior Opportunity Seminar Junior Student/Parent College Information Night Financial Aid/Scholarship Information Area of Study/Career Intention Post-Secondary Plans Career Fest Naviance Career Software Program Academic Standardized Test Scores (Review/Planning) Graduation Requirements/Credits Earned College Core Credit Total (Implications) Cumulative GPA/Class Rank/ Percentile/Trend Create/ Review Four Year Individual Learning Plan
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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!

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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

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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

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AP COURSESNewsweek/Washington Post
announcesAmericas Best High Schools!

• Grafton High Schools Ranking
• 951 nationally out of approximately 100,000 high
  schools
• 11 in state out of approximately 450 high
  schools
• 2 in Ozaukee County
• 3 in North Shore Conference
• Nationally ranked for 9th consecutive year
• 46 of GHS students earn college credit through
  AP

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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.
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• 15 Required Credits
• 22 Total credits required for graduation

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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

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Registration Procedure

• Registration forms will be handed out to the
  incoming Freshman students at St. Pauls St.
  Josephs on 2/10/14 and at JLMS on 2/11/14
• Registration forms will be collected at St.
  Josephs on 2/17/14 and at St. Pauls 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.

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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.

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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?

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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 togetherwe want to work with
  you for the good of your studentto help your
  student find the best possible answers to
  optimize future choices and success!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Electives?

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

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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

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Academic Recognition Program

• 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

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National Honor Society

• Junior or Senior Standing
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.33
• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Character
• Service

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Community Service

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

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Academic Competitions

• Forensics
• Math Hawks

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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.

• Hawks 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

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Performing Arts

• Cabaret Show
• Chamber Singers
• Jazz Combo
• Mens Choir
• Musical
• Pep Band
• Pop Acappella Choir
• Solo Ensemble (Vocal Instrumental)
• Spring Show
• Vocal Jazz

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Athletic Activities

• 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

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Post Secondary Options

• Two or Four Year
• College
• Technical College
• Military
• Apprenticeships
• Employment

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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.)

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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 (UWgtHELP Office)

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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

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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.

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World Languages?

• 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...

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World Languages? (cont)

• WI Private Colleges Universities with
  requirements
• Carthage College 2 years
• Silver Lake College 1 year
• Wisconsin Lutheran College 2-3 years

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!!!

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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
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The High School Year Begins

• What to expect
• 1st Day, Freshman Only!
• Open House (3rd week)

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Frequently Asked Questions?

• Start Finish Times 729-241, Wed. 835-241
• 7 Class Periods 54 min., 4 min. between
• Building Hours 600 a.m.-900 p.m. Weekdays
• Library/Media Center Hours 700-315, Fri.
  700-245
• Summer Hours 700-410 M-Th, Closed Fri.
• School Size Ave. Class Size 755 25
• Detentions/Discipline
• Phones/ BYOD
• Lockers
• Busing
• Attire
• Closed Campus
  

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Questions Answers

• Please complete the Session Evaluation Form
  before you leave.
• THANK YOU FOR COMING!!