Who is on Your Team?
Jon Bilbo
Jason Eidinger
Jami Moore
Carol Coburn
Ned Pollert
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
Patrick Bell
Ann Kuhlman
Kelly d ’Avella
Lori Plantiko
Diane Hower
Counselor
Counselor
Counselor
Counselor
Counselor
Sara Dreiling
Penny Martens
Counseling Secretary
Records Secretary
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Performance-Based Diploma
What is a Four-Year Plan
The Registration Process
Important Dates
Questions and Answers
Your Four Year Plan/ICAP
Consider your goals for the next four years in high school and
beyond including:
 Academic –
What are the GJHS graduation requirements?
What do I need to take to go to the college of my choice?
Do I want to be a college athlete?
 Personal –
What do I want to experience in high school?
What do I enjoy doing? Can I take classes or join a club or activity which I
enjoy?
 Career/Vocational “What do I want to do when I grow up?”
How can I check out possible career interests before I commit to a future
job?
Map out your plan using page 34 in your EPG
(Educational Planning Guide)
Performance-Based Diploma
 Conventional Pathway
 25 Credits in required areas
 Minimum 2.0 GPA
 Proficiency in CSAP and/or ACT score of 17 or above
 30 hours of Service Learning and reflection paper
 Pathway of Distinction
 25 credits in required areas
 Minimum 3.5 GPA
 An ACT score of 22 or above
 30 hours of Service Learning and reflection paper
 There are a variety of interventions to help your student meet these
requirements.
 Progress Monitors – Diane Hower, Robbie Owens, and Rose Willett
Your student will receive
• Educational Planning Guide
• Registration Instructions
• Freshman Selection Forms
Grand Junction
High School
Educational Planning Guide
2011-2012
Freshman must take :
Comp/Lit 9 A and B (two semesters)
Have current English teacher or counselor sign for
Reading/Comp 9 or,
Comp/Lit 9 or
Honors Comp/Lit 9
Science (two semesters)
 Have current Science teacher or counselor sign for
Geo/Physical A and B
If student has taken Geo/Physical then choose Biology A/B
AP Environmental Science A, B, C
World Geography I and II (two semesters)
Have current Social Studies teacher or counselor sign for
World Geography I and II
Honors World Geography I and II
AP Human Geography I and II
Study Hall (two semesters)
REQUIRED MATH
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MOST student will take one of or a combination of the following:
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Math1 A (Split)
Math Lab A
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Math 1 B (Split)
Math Lab B
Accelerated Math 1 A (Blk)
Accelerated Math 2 A (Blk)
Accelerated Math 1 B (Blk)
Accelerated Math 2 B (Blk)
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The remaining mathematics courses listed are ONLY for students who took Math 1A&B or higher while in middle school and were successful in
those courses and had them placed on their high school transcript:
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Some students will take one of or a combination of the following:
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Math 2 A (Split) Math 2 B (Split)
(this class is for students who have already completed Math 1 at the 8 th grade level)
Accelerated Math 2 A (Block)
Accelerated Math 3 A (Block)
Accelerated Math 2 B (Blk)
Accelerated Math 3 B (Blk)
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Math 3 A (Split) Math 3 B (Split)
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(this class is for students who have already completed Math 1& Math 2 at the 7th & 8th grade level)
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(this class is for students who have already completed Math 1 & Math 2 at the7th & 8th grade level and prefer a more challenging mathematics class and are willing to complete more
nightly homework than the
Accelerated Math 3 A (Block)
Accelerated Math 3 B (Blk)
Strongly suggested classes:
Computer Applications (one semester)
PE class
Art
Advanced Placement Courses
Colorado Legacy Foundation Grant Recipient
Advanced Placement Human Geography A & B
Advanced Placement Environmental Science A, B, & C
(recommended that these two courses
be taken concurrently)
Possible College Credit
Five-Point Scale vs. Four-Point Scale
Honors Classes
Provide Yourself Balance
Time vs. Ability Level
Sample Flex 8 Schedule
1.
2.
Math IA
Math IB
Math lab
Math lab
3.
4.
Business Exploration
Comp/Lit
9A
Comp/Lit
9B
Study Hall
5.
Study Hall
6.
Computer Apps
Geo/
Physical
Science A
Geo/
Physical
Science B
7.
8.
Team
Sports
Art I
World
Geo I
World
Geo II
Consider all areas as you schedule for
success
College
Admissions
4-Year Colleges Will Want
Higher Education Admission Requirements
(HEAR)
Higher Education Admissioquirements
Subject
English
Mathematics
Natural Science
Social Science
Foreign Language
Academic Electives
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit (at least)
2 credits
Parent Checklist for Student Registration
 Review your student’s registration packet
 Review course selection sheet and course description guide with your student
– there is a wealth 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 on Feb. 25
 Look forward to 4 great years at Grand Junction High School!
*Incoming Freshman Dates of Interest
2/11/11
2/14/11
2/15/11
2/15/11
2/16/11
2/17/11
2/17/11
8:15
8:30
7:30
1:00
1:55
8:15
12:35
Bookcliff Christian Registration
EMS Registration
GMMS Registration
OMMS Registration
RMS Registration
Holy Family Registration
WMS Registration
Computer Applications Placement Test (optional)
2/23/11
5-7 p.m.
Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104
2/24/11
4-6 p.m.
Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104
2/26/11
9-11 a.m.
Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104
RSVP to Gladys Kelher @ 254-6934 or 216-0861
Bring School ID
2/25
4/27/11
Registration packets due to Middle School Counseling Centers
6:00 p.m.
TIGER TOUR GJHS Gymnasium
Computer Registration @ GJHS
• Student and parent work together on these nights to
enter their course requests online:
• March 1: 4:00-6:00 WEST MS @ GJHS
• March 2: 4:00-6:00 EAST MS @ GJHS
• March 3: 5:00-7:00 ORCHARD MESA MS,
all other schools, make-ups @ GJHS
• GJHS Library
Frequently asked questions
Can I select my child’s teachers?
What happens if we don’t turn in a Selection Form?
Can I select the order of my classes or the semester the class is taken?
Can I waive my .5 PE credit?
Why does my child have to take study hall?
For which classes do I need alternates?
How do I help my student be successful?
Organization
Good Attendance
Meeting deadlines
Participate in activities
Communicating 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!!
Audience Questions
GJHS Counselors will be available to give individual assistance
after this presentation
THANK YOU