Ask what are the big changes for students in their move to Granger Bigger School More Students Being the youngest Getting Lost

welcome to granger class of 2021! We Believe: Our Differences Make Us Stronger Our Similarities Make Us One We Are Family Lancer Is More Than A Title Granger Is More Than A School We Stand Up Stand Strong Stand Together We Are Granger!

Transition to High School from Junior High

Main differences? Earning credits for graduation More opportunities: clubs, sports, activities, dances, service options overwhelming-how to get help

Graduation Requirements

Student Name and Number Progress Toward Graduation PTG

Available in the Counseling Center – Make a 4 year plan!

How to pass your classes Come to class! Turn in work Ask for help Check grades regularly Organize binder/backpack Set goals Attend tutoring where possible (science and math)

How to make up failed credit If you fail a core class: English, science, math, geography = credit recovery Packets to receive credit- $10 not to change your grade or gpa Online to receive credit-$25 not to change your grade or cpa Summer school for credit recovery-sign up in may See your Counselor for all of these!!

How to get ahead Online classes- $0 during the school year Summer school for new credit-sign up in may See your Counselor for all of these!!

Get paid for good grades See your Counselor if interested! Regent’s scholarship = B or higher In core classes/ 3.5 gpa/ 26 on act = $6,000 C or higher in core classes/ 3.0 gpa/ take act = $1,000 Take 2 years world language (for Regent’s and college, not high school graduation) 4 years progressive math 3 years lab-based science

Sep. 25-28 during both lunches School Dances- Homecoming Sep. 22nd! Athletic Games Club Rush = Sep. 25-28 during both lunches Sign Up! Spirit Weeks

Overwhelmed? Counselors help with classes, grades, social/emotional struggles, future planning and more! Come to the counseling center for help or email your counselor School nurse: Jamie Ferdinand – in the counseling center Josh Demoux: freshmen advocate – j210 Freshmen academy teachers: all awesome! Ask for help Social worker, administrators, and more Food pantry – in the counseling center Website = grangercounselingcenter.com

Ask what are the big changes for students in their move to Granger Bigger School More Students Being the youngest Getting Lost