Welcome to the 8Welcome to the 8thth Grade GradeParent MeetingsParent Meetings
February 4 February 4thth & 5 & 5thth, 2014, 2014
Grafton High SchoolGrafton High SchoolPresenter:Presenter: Chris HanleyChris Hanley School Counseling DirectorSchool Counseling Director
Purpose of this MeetingPurpose of this Meeting
o Review information useful to you as your son/daughter moves into their freshman year and beyond…
o Answer questions you may have in regard to your son/daughter’s secondary & post-secondary education…
o Discuss role of the School Counselor…
Open EnrollmentOpen EnrollmentWho: Anyone outside the districtWhen: February 3rd – April 30th Where: District website (enroll on-
line)Additional Information: District Office
Grafton High School Grafton High School School Counseling DepartmentSchool Counseling Department Three Full-time Counselors Counselor Assignments (New Counselor )A-G Mrs. Isbell H-N Mr. Hanley O-Z Administrative Asst./Registrar Mrs. Kelly Rieck
Counselor/Student Appointments
Comprehensive School Comprehensive School Counseling ProgramCounseling Program
Purpose of the Counseling Program is to empower ALL students, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the academic, career, and personal/social foundations necessary to positively contribute to a changing society.
General Description of School General Description of School Counseling Program cont…Counseling Program cont…
• Counselors will meet with all students at least once a year as part of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
• FR, SOPH, & JR Career Units.
• Testing Program• Juniors: Opportunity
Seminar• Financial Aid Meeting
and much more…
Personal/Social Development•Plans for the Future•Talents, Abilities, Interests•Volunteer/Community Services•Extra-Curricular Activities•Current Employment
Career•9th, 10th & 11th Grade Career Classes•Junior Opportunity Seminar •Junior Student/Parent College Information Night•Financial Aid/Scholarship Information•Area of Study/Career Intention•Post-Secondary Plans•Career Fest•“Naviance” Career Software Program
Academic •Standardized Test Scores (Review/Planning)•Graduation Requirements/Credits Earned•College Core Credit Total (Implications)•Cumulative GPA/Class Rank/ Percentile/Trend•Create/ Review Four Year Individual Learning Plan
Student and Parent Educational/Career Planning Conference: Review Individual Learning Plan
General Testing ProgramGeneral Testing Program(proposed…)(proposed…)
9th Grade: ASPIRE in fall & spring, MAP in fall, winter & spring (Comm Arts, Math)
10th Grade: WKCE in fall (Science & Soc. Studies) 10th Grade: ASPIRE in spring 11th Grade: A.C.T. in spring
11th Grade: PSAT & ASVAB in fall A.C.T./S.A.T. AP Testing in springo ACT prep class offered at GHS!
GHS ‘12/’13 ACT ResultsGHS ‘12/’13 ACT Results
Average ACT Score: 23.086th in State (453 total)80th Percentile in State6th Highest Score in
School History
AP CoursesAP Courses
AP Art History AP Art Studio AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental
Science AP Physics 1 AP English AP US History
AP Psychology AP Economics (Macro
& Micro) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Music Theory AP Probability and
Statistics AP Spanish Language AP Computer Science A
AP COURSESAP COURSESNewsweek/Washington Post announcesNewsweek/Washington Post announces
America’s Best High Schools!America’s Best High Schools!
Grafton High School’s Ranking: #951 nationally out of approximately
100,000 high schools #11 in state out of approximately 450 high
schools #2 in Ozaukee County #3 in North Shore Conference Nationally ranked for 9th consecutive year 46% of GHS students earn college credit
through AP
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Social Studies 3 Credits of Math 3 Credits of Science .5 Credit of Health 1.5 Credits of P.E.-----------------------------------------------15 Required Credits22 Total credits required for graduation
Credit loads…Credit loads…
Average Student Class Load…Average Student Class Load…
• Grade 9- 6 credits• Grade 10- 6 credits = 12 credits• Grade 11- 6 credits = 18 credits• Grade 12- 6 credits = 24 credits
Registration Procedure Registration Procedure Registration forms will be handed out to the incoming
Freshman students at St. Paul’s & St. Joseph’s on 2/10/14 and at JLMS on 2/11/14
Registration forms will be collected at St. Joseph’s on 2/17/14 and at St. Paul’s & JLMS on 2/18/14 .
Check prerequisites for courses selected
Please make sure you as parent/guardian sign registration form.
Special Education registration at JLMS will be on 2/13/14.
Registration FormRegistration Form
Courses required for graduation are listed
Two elective spots should be filled in keeping in mind what your son/daughter may have planned after high school… (Two or four year college? Technical College? Apprenticeship? Military? )
Make sure that your son/daughter pursues “the most rigorous curriculum with which they are comfortable, keeping in mind their future post-secondary goals.”
Frequently Asked Scheduling Frequently Asked Scheduling Questions ?Questions ?
Can they change a class prior to the start of the school year?
Can they choose which semester to have a study hall?
Can they change classes once the school year has started?
Can they drop a class for a study hall?
……and, please remember …and, please remember …
We in the School Counseling Department, as well as the whole staff here at GHS, are here to help your student succeed!
We are all in this together…we want to work with you for the good of your student…to help your student find the best possible answers to optimize future choices and success!
Communication Arts OptionsCommunication Arts Options Grade 9-Literature & Composition Grade 10-American Literature & Composition Grade 11-World Literature & Composition Grade 12-
Contemporary Literature Technical Communication and Composition Foundations of College Writing Essentials of College Writing Communications Professional Writing Creative Writing Literature as Social Reflection AP English
Math OptioMath Optionsnso Algebrao Concepts in Algebra & Geometryo Geometryo Advanced Algebrao Functions, Statistics, and Trigo Advanced Math (Trig)o AP Probability and Statisticso AP Calculus AB o AP Calculus BC
Science OptionsScience Optionso Biology (9th Grade)o Chemistry (10th Grade)o Principles of the Biomedical Scienceso Human Body Systemso Environmental Scienceo Astronomy/Geologyo AP Physics 1o AP Biologyo AP Environmental Scienceo AP Chemistry
Social Studies OptionsSocial Studies Optionso American Government (9th Grade)o U.S. History/AP (10th Grade)o Geography o American Issueso Contemporary World Issueso Sociologyo Ancient Historyo Revolutionso Medieval Historyo AP Psychologyo AP Microeconomicso AP Macroeconomics
Electives…?Electives…? Art Business Choir/Band/Music World Language
(Spanish) Family and Consumer
Science Technology &
Engineering Computer Science P.E. (12)
Work Based LearningWork Based Learning
Youth Apprenticeship Manufacturing Industry Finance Automotive Technician Nursing Assistant (1year) Computer/Information
Technology (1 year) Drafting & Design:
Principals of Engineering Application deadline of
March 1st prior to Junior or Senior year
Website: School Counseling, Apprenticeships
Academic Recognition ProgramAcademic Recognition Program
Based on semester GPA 3.76-4.00 (Special Honors; 4
points) 3.51-3.75 (High Honors; 3 points) 3.00-3.50 (Honors; 2 points)
Awards Program/February 8 points: Certificate 12 points: Chenille Letter 20 points: Medallion 28 points: Academic
Excellence Plaque
National Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
Junior or Senior Standing
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.33ScholarshipLeadershipCharacterService
Community ServiceCommunity Service
o Church Affiliationso Local Hospital(s)o Clubs, Groups,
Organizationso Community Service
Agencieso School Related:
Peer Tutoring
Academic CompetitionsAcademic Competitions
ForensicsMath Hawks
Clubs and OrganizationsClubs and Organizations Accipiter Amnesty International Battle Bots Best Buddies Book vs. Movies Club Champions Destination Imagination Environmental Club FBLA Formula High School German Club G.H.O.S.T.
Hawk’s Nest HOSA: Future Health Prof. L.E.A.D. Military History Book Club National Honor Society Skills USA SMART Team Spanish Club Student Council Video Club Yearbook 4-H
Performing ArtsPerforming Arts Cabaret Show Chamber Singers Jazz Combo Men’s Choir Musical Pep Band Pop Acappella Choir Solo Ensemble (Vocal & Instrumental) Spring Show Vocal Jazz
Athletic ActivitiesAthletic ActivitiesBoys
Fall Sports: Soccer, Football & Cross Country
Winter sports: Basketball, Wrestling, Swim-Diving & Hockey
Spring Sports: Track, Golf, & Tennis
Summer Sports: Baseball Club Sports: Bowling,
Trap/Pistol, Rugby, Ski & Lacrosse
Blackhawk Leadership Team
Girls Fall Sports: Cross Country,
Swim-Diving, Volleyball, Tennis, Cheerleading, & Dance Team
Winter Sports: Gymnastics, Basketball, Cheerleading, & Dance Team.
Spring Sports: Track, Softball, & Soccer
Club Sports: Bowling, Ski, Hockey, Lacrosse & Trap/Pistol
Blackhawk Leadership Team
Post Secondary OptionsPost Secondary Options
Two or Four Year
College Technical College Military Apprenticeships Employment
College PlanningCollege Planning
Entrance Requirements Class Rank
College Core Credits ACT/SAT Scores
(Most schools use these as their primary criteria for selection. However, additional items such as extra-curricular activities, community service, interviews, leadership, etc… may be considered.)
Things to be aware of…Things to be aware of…
Class Rank -Importance of top 10% (& ACT)In state vs. Out of state requirements -RAI Score (regent admission index)
combination of ACT, Percentile Rank & Core Courses
In the UW System, students will change their major on average 3 times (UW>HELP Office)
Things to be aware of cont…Things to be aware of cont…Average benchmarks for GHS students
admitted to UW-Madison 2013: -ACT: 28 (writ 26), Core Credits: 22,
AP Courses: 6, Rank: 14%
Top 20 GHS Students 2004: (averages) -Core Credits: 21, AP Courses: 4
Top 20 GHS Students 2014: (averages) -Core Credits: 22, AP Courses: 6.5, ACT: 30
University of Wisconsin SystemUniversity of Wisconsin SystemFreshman Admission PolicyFreshman Admission Policy
o Minimum of 17 specific high school credits o 13 of 17 credits required by UW System: English: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Mathematics: 3 credits Natural Science: 3 Credits• Remaining 4 credits: 2 credits from above areas or world language Remaining 2 credits from above areas and/or fine arts,
computer science, and other academic areas.
World Language’s?World Language’s? UW System schools with
requirements… UW-Madison requires 2 years but
recommends 4 UW-Eau Claire requires 2 but
recommends more UW-La Crosse typical freshman has 3
years UW-Milwaukee, UW-Platteville, &
UW-Parkside require 2 years in H.S. or 1 year in college to receive diploma
Things to think about in terms of deciding whether your student should continue in world language...
World Language’s? (cont…)World Language’s? (cont…)
WI Private Colleges & Universities with requirements …
Carthage College – 2 years Silver Lake College – 1 year Wisconsin Lutheran College – 2-3
years
Work EthicWork Ethic
Important for students to maintain good study habits
Complete homework including all the reading and writing assignments
Parents stay involved in the homework process
Praise effort, not ability
Academic Support OptionsAcademic Support Options
Help from teachersAssignment notebookPeer Tutoring ProgramL.A.W.S./RtIStudy HallParent/Teacher staffing“Family Access”Special Education Programming
Social/Behavioral/Emotional Social/Behavioral/Emotional IssuesIssues
Medication issues – keep locked-up, med drop sitesRestricting means – keep guns locked-upParents are the frontal cortex for their childSet clear consistent rules and consequences
for breaking themHave student check in at regular times when
away from home Call parents whose home is to be used for a
gathering
Student Assistance ProgramStudent Assistance Programo Teens in the Middleo “Girls Group”o “Guys Group”o Concerned Otherso Continuing Supporto Griefo Breathe-In/Breathe-Outo A Real Look Insideo QUIT/Tobacco Cessationo Education/Discoveryo Secondary Alcohol/Drug Intervention Programo Social Skillso Anger Management/Conflict Resolution
School Counseling DepartmentSchool Counseling DepartmentCrisis InterventionCrisis Intervention
Stress, Depression & Suicide Issues
-”ACT” (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) Abuse (Sexual/Physical) Confidentiality Department of Social Services Ozaukee County Counseling Center Area Psychiatric Hospitals
Resources Available to Parents & Resources Available to Parents & StudentsStudents
School Counselors Teachers Administrators GHS Web site(www.grafton.k12.wi.us)**In order to use “Family Access”,
you will need to have login and password information (you will receive this through an e-mail in the summer)
Please seek answers to your questions!!!
What to expect in the fall…What to expect in the fall…
High School Registration Days (August)
Includes: Pick up fall schedules Have pictures taken Acquire parking passes Pay School fees Update emergency form Obtain Athletic information/cards
The High School Year The High School Year Begins…Begins…
What to expect…
o 1st Day, Freshman Only!
o Open House (3rd week)
Frequently Asked Questions?Frequently Asked Questions? Start & Finish Times: 7:29-2:41, Wed. 8:35-2:41 7 Class Periods: 54 min., 4 min. between Building Hours: 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Weekdays Library/Media Center Hours: 7:00-3:15, Fri. 7:00-2:45 Summer Hours: 7:00-4:10 M-Th, Closed Fri. School Size & Ave. Class Size: 755 & 25 Detentions/Discipline Phones/ BYOD Lockers Busing Attire Closed Campus
Questions & Answers…Questions & Answers…
Please complete the Session Evaluation Form before you leave.
THANK YOU FOR COMING!!
