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INTRO TO SCHEDULING Thank you for taking time to review scheduling information. These presentations are designed to be viewed in the sequences recommended for your student's graduating class. Please view all recommended mini-presentations before communicating with your student's school counselor.

CONTACT INFORMATION SCHOOL COUNSELORS Last Names A-F Ms. Ann Raffay Last Names G-M Mrs. Amber Gilsdorf Last Names N-Z Ms. Brandi Cooper ADMINISTRATORS Principal Mr. Matt Durst Assistant Principal Mr. Scott Carpenter Counseling Office Number (740)

Student should ask themselves:  What are my goals for after graduation? Then:  Consider past performance/grades in each subject area.  Review your student’s Four-Year Academic Plan.  Consider college entrance requirements for schools of interest.  Play to strengths when choosing classes.  Strike a BALANCE between challenging course selection and ability to be successful in classes while improving GPA. Remember:  Course selection and performance (GPA) are the most important factors in the college admissions process. PRO TIPS FOR SCHEDULING

SCHEDULING TIMELINE Classroom Presentations  Tuesday, Feb. 2 nd – rising 9 th grade  Friday, Feb. 5 th – rising 10 th grade  Monday, Feb. 8 th – rising 11 th grade  Wednesday, Feb. 10 th – rising 12 th grade  Download the Course Request Form for your student's rising grade here.  Download the Scheduling Timeline here.

SCHEDULING TIMELINE Individual Questions (for parents of rising 10 th – 12 th ONLY!) 15-minute appointments with your student’s school counselor or You may “pop in” for quick questions to be fielded by the GHS administrators during these same hours. To schedule an appointment, call or Bobbi Seidell at (740) or Tuesday, February 9 th 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. GHS Library Wednesday, February 17 th 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. GHS Library

SCHEDULING TIMELINE Individual Questions (for parents of rising 9th ONLY!) Parent Presentation 30-minute appointments with your student’s school counselor To schedule, call or Bobbi Seidell at (740) or Wednesday, February 3 rd 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. GMS Little Theater Thursday, February 11 th 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. GHS Counseling Office

SCHEDULING TIMELINE Upcoming Dates (all students)  Thursday, February 11—College Credit Plus Student & Parent Night  7:15 PM in the GHS library  Friday, February 19 th --Course Request Form due  Due to history teacher (current 8 th graders ONLY)  Due to English teacher (current grades 9-11)  Download the Course Request Form for your student's future grade here.

SCHEDULING TIMELINE Upcoming Dates (all students)  May 2016 – Students will review their course requests.  June 3, 2016 – Last day to make changes to course requests.  August 1 - 5, 2016 – Schedule pick-up and changes as needed.  Once school begins, students will be permitted to make changes for placement purposes only. For example, if a student needs to change from an Advanced course to the regular class or from an AP to a regular course.  September 2, 2016 – Last day for schedule changes.

HAVE QUESTIONS? SCHOOL COUNSELORS Last Names A-F Ms. Ann Raffay Last Names G-M Mrs. Amber Gilsdorf Last Names N-Z Ms. Brandi Cooper ADMINISTRATORS Principal Mr. Matt Durst Assistant Principal Mr. Scott Carpenter Counseling Office Number (740)