Greenwich High School
www.greenwichschools.org
NINTH GRADE ORIENTATION
Class of 2019
Welcome
Greenwich High School is a
collaborative community of
learners dedicated to
academic excellence, civic
engagement, social
responsibility, and personal
integrity.
P.T.A.
Co-President: Cricket Dyment
Co-President: Lisa Graffeo
Office of Student Life
Lorraine Termini
Dean of Student Life
Greenwich Police Department
Carlos Franco
School Resource Officer
Academic Excellence
 57% of students take and pass one or
more Advanced Placement classes
 Average A.P. score: 3.7 out of 5.0
 28 AP courses offered
 90% of graduates attend college
 AP and SAT at or near 10 year highs –
rank GHS top third of DRGs A and B
Academic Support
 Learning Centers
 Stand By Me
 Skills for Success (summer)
 AVID
 STARS
 Reading classes and programs
Opportunities for all
 sports = 51%
 student activities = 88%
 music program = 952 (students)
 theater program – 456 (students)
GHS Attendance Policy
• Expectation: students are present, on time,
and active participants in the learning
process
• Threshold for number of Excused and
Unexcused absences and Tardies per
semester per course
• Appeals process
Developing a Program
Graduation Requirements
Student Interests, Needs
and Future Plans
Prerequisites outlined in
Course of Study Guide
Academic Performance
Graduation Requirements
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English – 4 credits
Math – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
World Language – 2.0 credits
The Arts – 1.5 credits
P.E./Health – 1.5 credits
Electives – 6 credits
Performance Standards
Developing a Program
Graduation
Requirements
Student Interests, Needs
and Future Plans
Prerequisites outlined in
Course of Study Guide
Academic Performance
Ninth Grade Schedule
 Math (Algebra or Geometry)
 Science (Biology or Integrated
Science)
 English (World Literature)
 Social Studies (Global Studies)
 World Language
 Physical Education/Health
 Electives
Next Steps
3/3
Return elective course requests
forms to 8th Grade Counselor
3/16
Notification of academic
recommendation
4/2
Course Registration Completed
4/28
House Orientation for Parents @ GHS
9/1
9th Grade Orientation at GHS
GHS Administrators (13-14)
Dana Tulotta – Folsom House & Mathematics
Brigid Barry – Sheldon House & English
Rich Alessi – Bella House & Social Studies
Viviana Conner – World Language Coordinator
John DeLuca – Science, Technology Education
Rosemarie Ampha – Special Education
Judith Nedell– Guidance Coordinator
Communication
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GHS Website:
http://www.greenwichschools.org
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e-mail: first_last@greenwich.k12.ct.us
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Twitter: @GHSHeadmaster
@GHS_Cards (Student Activities)