3. 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

4.  Performance-Based Diploma  What is a Four-Year Plan  The Registration Process  Important Dates  Questions and Answers

5. 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)

6. 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

7. Your student will receive Educational Planning Guide Registration Instructions Freshman Selection Forms

8. Grand Junction High School Educational Planning Guide 2011-2012

9. 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)

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. Sample Flex 8 Schedule 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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

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

15. 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)

16. 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!

17. *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) 2/23/11 5-7 p.m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 2/24/11 4-6 p.m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 2/26/11 9-11 a.m. Computer Applications Test, GJHS, Room 104 RSVP to Gladys Kelher @ 254-6934 or 216-0861 Bring School ID 2/25 Registration packets due to Middle School Counseling Centers 4/27/11 6:00 p.m. TIGER TOUR GJHS Gymnasium

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

19. Frequently asked questions

20.  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

21. And, of course, the most important question of all

22. “Am I going to survive my child’s high school years?”

23. Yes! We all will!!

24. Audience Questions

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