Transcript Greenwich High School

Greenwich High School
www.greenwichschools.org
NINTH GRADE ORIENTATION
Class of 2016
P.T.A.
Co-President: Laura Erickson
Co-President: Jennifer Meredith
Academic Excellence
 Half of all students take and pass one
or more Advanced Placement classes
 Average A.P. score: 3.7 out of 5.0
 24 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
Advanced Placement Courses
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science
Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Environ. Sci.
Physics B
Physics A
English Literature
Economics (Macro/Micro)
European History
Government/Politics
Comparative Govt.
U.S. History
Psychology
French
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Mandarin Chinese
German
Music Theory
Academic Support
 Learning Centers
 Stand By Me
 AVID
 STARS
 Reading classes and programs
Opportunities for all
 sports = 51%
 student activities = 88%
 music program = 952 (students)
 theater program – 456 (students)
Developing a Program
Performance Level
Graduation Requirements
Student Interests, Needs
and Future Plans
Ninth Grade Schedule
 Math (Algebra or Geometry)
 Science (Biology or Integrated
Science)
 English (World Literature)
 Social Studies (World History)
 World Language
 Physical Education/Health
 Electives
Graduation Requirements
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English – 4 credits
Math – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
The Arts – 1.5 credits
P.E./Health – 1.5 credits
World Language – 2.0 credits
Electives – 6 credits
Performance Standards
Orientation Dates
(upcoming)
3/30
5/3
6/6-6/8
8/27
Course Selection Completed
House Orientation at GHS
Schedules Distributed
9th Grade Orientation at GHS
GHS Administrators (11-12)
Dana Tulotta – Folsom House & Mathematics
Brigid Barry – Sheldon House & English
Rich Alessi – Bella House & Social Studies
Marcia Schenker – World Language Coordinator
John DeLuca – Science, Technology Education
Rosemarie Ampha – Special Education
Lorraine Termini – Dean of Student Life
Linda Woods – Guidance Coordinator
Resource Room Support
Alternative Programs
Comprehensive Support Program (CSP):
• within GHS
• designed for students who require higher
level of academic and/or social/emotional
support in a smaller setting.
ARCH :
•within the community (not based at GHS)
•Small, highly structured program
•Serves the academic and social needs of
secondary students who require an
intensive level of support throughout the
school day.
Related Services
• Speech/Language
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Services are provided in various settings
– Regular education classrooms, Resource
rooms, Therapy rooms, Community and Job
Sites
• Based on each child's IEP; services will be
discussed at the articulation PPT meeting
GHS Attendance Policy
• Expectation: students will be present, on
time and active participants in the
learning process
• Distinguish between No Fault and
Excused/Unexcused absences
• Threshold for number of Excused and
Unexcused absences and Tardies per
semester
Communication
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GHS Website:
http://www.greenwichschools.org
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e-mail: [email protected]