1 Welcome Guidance Breakfast 2014 Glen Ridge High School Grades 7 and 8

2 Middle School Years

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

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

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

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

7 Student Recognition Character Character Those students recognized for good character will meet with Mr. Heitmann. Parents will be notified and names are published in the school newspaper. 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 Honor Roll High Honor Roll – no grade lower than A- in all classes High Honor Roll – no grade lower than A- in all classes Honor Roll – no grade lower than B- in all classes Honor Roll – no grade lower than B- in all classes Recognized at the end of each marking period Recognized at the end of each marking period

Peer Leadership Weekly meetings with senior peer leaders for team building and character education activities Weekly meetings with senior peer leaders for team building and character education activities September 19: Peer Leadership Field Day Meet 2 Peer leaders 8

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

10 Confidentiality

Getting Involved… Builders Club (Community Service) Chinese Club Jazz Band Lego League Madrigals Math Counts Student Council Yearbook See the ms webpage or the ms club board in the cafeteria for more information New Clubs! See Ms. Landgraber if you are interested in starting a new club. 11

Field Trips 7 th Grade Class Trip YMCA Camp Mason YMCA Camp Mason September 26 September 26 Final Payment due: September 12 Final Payment due: September 12 8 th Grade Class Trip Boston Boston October 9-10 October 9-10 Final Payment due: September 11 Final Payment due: September 11 Contact Mrs. Hamer or Mrs. Waltz for more information 12

Upcoming Events September 19: Move/BBQ Night October 17: MS Dance November 14: Middle School Dance 13

Testing Last years NJASK scores should be available by mid-late September InView (7 th Graders): April 17, 2015 PARCC: March and May,

15 Looking ahead... Scheduling for 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+

Business Home and School New phone system Security Early Dismissals 16

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

18 How to contact me Office: A200 Phone: ext ext

19 Have a terrificyear!