Who is on Your Team? Jon BilboPrincipal Jason Eidinger Assistant Principal Jami MooreAssistant Principal Carol Coburn Assistant Principal Ned PollertAthletic Director Patrick BellCounselor Ann KuhlmanCounselor Kelly d ’AvellaCounselor Lori Plantiko Counselor Diane HowerCounselor Sara DreilingCounseling Secretary Penny MartensRecords Secretary

 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

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 MOST student will take one of or a combination of the following: Math1 A (Split)Math 1 B (Split) Math Lab AMath Lab B Accelerated Math 1 A (Blk) Accelerated Math 1 B (Blk) Accelerated Math 2 A (Blk) Accelerated Math 2 B (Blk) 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: Some students will take one of or a combination of the following: 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 2 B (Blk) Accelerated Math 3 A (Block) Accelerated Math 3 B (Blk) Math 3 A (Split)Math 3 B (Split) (this class is for students who have already completed Math 1& Math 2 at the 7 th & 8 th grade level) Accelerated Math 3 A (Block) Accelerated Math 3 B (Blk) (this class is for students who have already completed Math 1 & Math 2 at the7th & 8 th grade level and prefer a more challenging mathematics class and are willing to complete more nightly homework than the

Strongly suggested classes: Computer Applications (one semester) PE class Art

Advanced Placement Courses 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 Colorado Legacy Foundation Grant Recipient

Sample Flex 8 Schedule Math IA Team Sports Geo/ Physical Science A Math lab Study Hall Computer Apps Business Exploration Study Hall Math IB Math lab Geo/ Physical Science B Comp/Lit 9A World Geo I Art I World Geo II Comp/Lit 9 B

Consider all areas as you schedule for success GJHS Diploma College Admissions NCAA

Higher Education Admissio quirements Subject English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Natural Science 3 credits Social Science3 credits Foreign Language 1 credit (at least) Academic Electives2 credits 4-Year Colleges Will Want Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR)

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 8:15 Bookcliff Christian Registration 2/14/11 8:30 EMS Registration 2/15/11 7:30 GMMS Registration 2/15/11 1:00 OMMS Registration 2/16/11 1:55 RMS Registration 2/17/11 8:15 Holy Family Registration 2/17/11 12:35 WMS Registration Computer Applications Placement Test (optional) 2/23/ p.m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 2/24/ p.m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 2/26/ a.m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 RSVP to Gladys or Bring School ID 2/25 Registration packets due to Middle School Counseling Centers 4/27/11 6:00 p.m. TIGER TOUR GJHS Gymnasium

Computer GJHS Student and parent work together on these nights to enter their course requests online : March 1: 4:00-6:00 WEST GJHS March 2: 4:00-6:00 EAST GJHS March 3: 5:00-7:00 ORCHARD MESA MS, all other schools, 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

THANK YOU GJHS Counselors will be available to give individual assistance after this presentation