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 2023! 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

Who is my counselor?

Who is my counselor?

How do I see my counselor? Your counselor will meet with you in a CCRP in November or december Stop by the counseling center before school, after school. Or during lunch Email your counselor – emails can be found on their doors or on the website

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!!

Attend School Dances Athletic Games Join a Club!

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: Cynthia Lisonbee – 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