Welcome Guidance Breakfast 2015 Glen Ridge High School Grades 7 and 8

Middle School Years Learning Community Transition Getting Involved friendships School Spirit

The conflicted “middle-schooler” Risk-takers, curious, adventurous yet Feelings are hurt easily Seek independence yet Need to be pampered and protected Withdraw and want private life yet Seek acceptance from peers Demand privileges yet Avoid responsibilities

Support System GR website – www.glenridge.org Family Access (Skyward) Agenda / Assignment Book Period 9: 2:50 - 3:15 Media Center: open until 4:00 Text Books on-line District website – textbook inventory

Support System (cont.) Study Skills transition course (7th) Peer leadership (8th) Study Hall period 7th - 2 X per week 8th – 1X per week (plus Peer Leadership) Visit Content teacher Peer Tutoring Homework Club- Room 229, Thursdays, Block 9

Homework Teacher WebPages GR District home page Select GRHS Click on Faculty Select faculty member

Student Recognition Character Honor Roll Those students recognized for good character will meet with Mr. Heitmann. Parents will be notified and names are published in the school newspaper. Honor Roll High Honor Roll – no grade lower than A- in all classes Honor Roll – no grade lower than B- in all classes Honors Breakfast in June

Peer Leadership Weekly meetings with senior peer leaders for team building and character education activities October 2: PL Field Day October 8: First PL meeting, then meets every Thursday until June Meet 2 Peer Leaders

How may I help? Individual Counseling Classroom Presentations Personal / social Emotional Academic Crisis Classroom Presentations Presenting a variety of topics in a classroom setting Small Group Counseling Counseling a small group based on a common need

Confidentiality

Getting Involved… See the Middle School webpage for more information Builders Club (Community Service) Chinese Club Feminism Club/Girls Learn International Jazz Band Madrigals Math Counts Middle School Mentors Student Council Yearbook See the Middle School webpage for more information New Clubs! See Ms. Landgraber if you are interested in starting a new club.

Contact Mrs. Hamer or Ms. Landgraber for more information Field Trips 7th Grade Class Trip YMCA Camp Mason September 25 Final Payment due: Past Due 8th Grade Class Trip June Details TBD Contact Mrs. Hamer or Ms. Landgraber for more information

Upcoming Events September 18: Movie/BBQ Night October 23: Middle School Dance November 20: Middle Activity Night December 4: Middle School Dance

Testing InView (7th Graders): April 20, 2016 PARCC: Late April/Early May Only 1 testing window this year! NJASK EOY Science (8th Graders): May 25-26

Looking ahead. . . Scheduling for 2016- 2017 Academic Placements are based on teacher recommendations Waiver Policy- Minimum Requirements Students currently enrolled in… Honors Course in the subject area: C+ College Prep Course in the subject area: B+

In Collaboration With… What a team! High School Counselors Mrs. Lindsey Deptula Mrs. Vivian Petrosino Mr. Joseph Mazzarella In Collaboration With… Ms. Heather Kobylinski – SAC ESS

How to contact me Office: A200 Phone: 973-429-8300 ext. 2010 Email: jlandgraber@glenridge.org

Have a terrific year!