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Greenwich High School
www.greenwichschools.org
NINTH GRADE ORIENTATION
Class of 2019
Welcome
Greenwich High School is a
collaborative community of
learners dedicated to
academic excellence, civic
engagement, social
responsibility, and personal
integrity.
P.T.A.
Co-President: Cricket Dyment
Co-President: Lisa Graffeo
Office of Student Life
Lorraine Termini
Dean of Student Life
Greenwich Police Department
Carlos Franco
School Resource Officer
Academic Excellence
57% of students take and pass one or
more Advanced Placement classes
Average A.P. score: 3.7 out of 5.0
28 AP courses offered
90% of graduates attend college
AP and SAT at or near 10 year highs –
rank GHS top third of DRGs A and B
Academic Support
Learning Centers
Stand By Me
Skills for Success (summer)
AVID
STARS
Reading classes and programs
Opportunities for all
sports = 51%
student activities = 88%
music program = 952 (students)
theater program – 456 (students)
GHS Attendance Policy
• Expectation: students are present, on time,
and active participants in the learning
process
• Threshold for number of Excused and
Unexcused absences and Tardies per
semester per course
• Appeals process
Developing a Program
Graduation Requirements
Student Interests, Needs
and Future Plans
Prerequisites outlined in
Course of Study Guide
Academic Performance
Graduation Requirements
English – 4 credits
Math – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
World Language – 2.0 credits
The Arts – 1.5 credits
P.E./Health – 1.5 credits
Electives – 6 credits
Performance Standards
Developing a Program
Graduation
Requirements
Student Interests, Needs
and Future Plans
Prerequisites outlined in
Course of Study Guide
Academic Performance
Ninth Grade Schedule
Math (Algebra or Geometry)
Science (Biology or Integrated
Science)
English (World Literature)
Social Studies (Global Studies)
World Language
Physical Education/Health
Electives
Next Steps
3/3
Return elective course requests
forms to 8th Grade Counselor
3/16
Notification of academic
recommendation
4/2
Course Registration Completed
4/28
House Orientation for Parents @ GHS
9/1
9th Grade Orientation at GHS
GHS Administrators (13-14)
Dana Tulotta – Folsom House & Mathematics
Brigid Barry – Sheldon House & English
Rich Alessi – Bella House & Social Studies
Viviana Conner – World Language Coordinator
John DeLuca – Science, Technology Education
Rosemarie Ampha – Special Education
Judith Nedell– Guidance Coordinator
Communication
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GHS Website:
http://www.greenwichschools.org
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e-mail: [email protected]
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Twitter: @GHSHeadmaster
@GHS_Cards (Student Activities)