Welcome, Freshman Parents! Monday, August 25, 2014

Welcome, Freshman Parents!

Monday, August 25, 2014

Get to know GHSStudent & Parent InformationAnswers to Questions

Front side

Three questions about Freshman year

170+ students rotated through six sessions that dealt with acclimating to the building or knowing themselves better for high school life.

In all categories surveyed, all sessions received an overwhelming approval- Academic Success, Panel, Tour, Positive Choices, True Colors, & Team Building.

“After today, I feel more comfortable about the start of school.” – 104 said yes!

“My Ambassadors made me feel welcome.” – 125 said yes!

772+ Students 60 Teachers Graduating its 103rd class this spring Greater opportunity to meet and befriend

people! More opportunities for kids to be involved

in curricular, social, and athletic activities. Bronze Winner Bronze Winner by US News & World

Report as one of the “Best High

Schools” in 2014 Named National Blue Ribbon School

of 2012

Student

Student

CaringHold High

ExpectationsExpect a Safe

& Orderly Environment

Student visits with the teacher first

Then, parent and student sit down with the teacher to address concern(s).

Ms. Murray-Cline (A-L) Counselor mmurray.cline@goddardusd.com

Ms. Hoetmer (M-Z) Counselor khoetmer@goddardusd.com

Encourage student to visit with counselor or administrator

As a parent, your gut instinct tells you to contact a counselor/administrator – then do so.

Mr. Bridwell, Principal dbridwell1@goddardusd.com

Mr. Giddens (A-L), Asst. Principal tgiddens@goddardusd.com

Ms. Perkins(M-Z) Asst. Principal sperkins@goddardusd.com

Phone Call E-Mail

School Visit

Skyward

Parent Conferences

Student grades/progress: Individual

teachers

Student attendance: Mary Durbin

Athletic eligibility: Brenda Haas

Transcripts: Vivian Riemann

Office Phone: 794-4100

Counselor Office: 794-4115

Everything counts!!• Be in school every day.• Do the work well and on time.• Get Involved.• Get to know and use resources.• Take pride in our school.• Plan and prepare for the future.

Number of CreditsNumber of Credits RequirementRequirement3.03.0 MathematicsMathematics

4.54.5 EnglishEnglish

3.03.0 ScienceScience

3.03.0 Social StudiesSocial Studies

0.50.5 HealthHealth

1.01.0 Fine ArtsFine Arts

1.01.0 Physical EducationPhysical Education

9.09.0 ElectivesElectives

25.025.0 Total MinimumTotal Minimum

28.028.0 4 Yr Total Possible4 Yr Total Possible

English Social Science

Science Math Foreign     Language

Fine Arts

 Honors

English 9

 Honors

English 10

 Honors

English 11

 Honors

English 12

 WSU Public

Speaking

 Honors

Government

 AP U.S. History

 Honors World

History

 Honors U.S.

History 10

 Honors

Biology

 Chemistry I

* Honors Chem

 Chemistry II

 Human

Anatomy &

Physiology

 Physics

 Honors

Geometry

 Honors

Algebra II

 Pre-

Calculus

 AP

Calculus

 AP

Statistics

 German III

 German IV

 Spanish III

 Spanish IV

 Arabic I-II

 Mandarin

Chinese

 AP Studio Art

 Music

Appreciation

• Summa Cum Laude• highest praise—top 2%

• Magna Cum Laude• with great praise— next 3%

• Cum Laude• praise –next 5%

Each student’s cumulative GPA will be based solely upon the courses selected by the student throughout his/her

high school career.

Check with individual teacher to schedule tutorial time or locate a study buddy

After School Study Program

Attend Night Library

Monday- Thursday 3:00 PM -3:55 PM

Mrs. Cross’s - Room A46 Late Bus availability

BEGINS THIS WEEK!

Tuesday & Thursday 6 – 8 PMTwo GHS teachers each night

Begins August 26th (Tomorrow)

Grade level PRIDE classes – paired up with the same teacher for the entire HS experience.

A curriculum to complete in the 25 minute time frame- Academic- Social-Career

Maintain a portfolio that follows them through the years.

Reach out to understand those who are different.

Empathize with others’ problems. Practice tolerance.

Speak out against racism, hatred and injustice.

Participate in the solution—not the problem.

Equality is for everyone. Defend it.

Completely eliminate bullying.

Treat everyone with RESPECT.

Studies show that students who are involved in school activities do better academically.

Becoming involved in school activities is a great way to feel more a part of the school and make lifelong friends!

Club Fair (Sept. 2nd ,3rd , 4th ) You can find a list of all the clubs

and their sponsors on the GHS Website

http://ghs.goddardusd.com/ Contact the sponsor for

information about meeting times and how to join the club

Anime Club FCCLAFamily Career & Community

Leaders of AMerica

Scholar’s Bowl

Business Professionals of

America

International Thespian Society

Science Club

Campus Life K.A.Y.Kansas Youth Association

Spanish Club

Cheerleaders Multi-Language Club Student Council

Circle of Friends National Honor Society

Spirit Club

National Art Honor Society

Outloud

Lionettes Pagemasters

Eco Meet Team Powerlifting

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Quill & Scroll

Freshman Class Sponsor: Mrs. Murray-ClineGoals for Class of 2018- Create unity & camaraderie- Gain confidence in being active within the school

community - Do fundraisers to earn money for future expenses and

vision.

Cross Country Football

Women's Golf Men's Soccer

Women's Tennis Volleyball

Basketball Bowling Wrestling

Baseball Men's GolfWomen's Soccer Softball Men's Tennis Track

Listen to the announcement for news about tryouts

orContact the coach directly

Begin Post Secondary meetings with your student in September

Take Career Interest & Skill Surveys

Research Careers and how to be prepared for them

Set the tone and direction of work ethic, career path, and strength found in team effort.

Four Rotations:- GRIT- Individual Planning- Career Surveys- Team Building

Interest Inventory Skills Inventory Values Inventory

A System that helps individuals measure their career interests, skills and work values, explore occupations, establish educational strategies, and ultimately connect with Kansas employers who need their talents.

Parent Component: KCP provides you with a free account to check out the resources available to your child, review your child's lifelong portfolio, and learn more about how you can help with the career planning process.

Go to www.kansascareerpipeline.org Click NEW USERS REGISTER HERE SELECT PARENT of a STUDENT under 18.

Fill in the REQUIRED fields. Once your account is created, you can

click on STUDENT PORTFOLIO. You will need to know your child’s

*USERNAME Enter their FIRST NAME Enter their LAST name Enter their birthdatefirstnamelastname265 or email your child’s counselor if you are having difficulty (some kids got creative on their logins)

Inform student about a variety of entrance exams to schools and training of interest

Create a Post-Secondary PlanTestextravaganza Day (Oct. 15th)

Subject Test Area

College Course Area

PLAN Benchmarks

ACT Benchmarks

English English Composition 15 18

Reading Social Science/Humanitie

s

18 22

Mathematics

College Algebra 19 22Science Biology 20 23

Average Composite score for entire test is - 21

The first digital, longitudinal assessment system to fully connect student performance from elementary grades through high school.

ACT research shows the direct link between early assessment and intervention and the improved likelihood of students succeeding in school and reaching their college and career goals.

ACT Aspire will help educators identify foundational skill deficiencies earlier, which will provide the opportunity to quickly address weaknesses and build on strengths.

Morning – school wide testing or postsecondary preparation

Freshmen are encouraged to sign-up for the AspireAspire testing – cost $12.

Afternoon – school wide college/career readiness activities and motivational speakers.

Career & Technology Programs Career Schools Four Year Colleges Community Colleges Military Apprenticeships Employment

Remain engaged with your teen throughout high school - you know your teen better than anyone.

Encourage your teen to get to know his/her counselor.

Help us get to know and understand your teen.

Visit GHS website. Call or email us about any

adjustment concerns, academic issues, or life-changing events.

Allows family online access to a student’s:

attendance schedule discipline grading graduation requirements health information general student information

GradesDaily Assignments

Report CardsAttendanceClass Schedules

Emergency Contact/Student

Address Information

DisciplineMessage CenterCustomized

ReportsTest Scores

Email school personnelPrint reportsUpdate their email

addressRetrieve their

“forgotten” login and passwords

Sign up for email notifications

Semester 1: December 19December 19thth

Semester 2: May 21May 21stst

October 17th (1st nine weeks report) March 13th (3rd nine weeks report)

“Snapshots” in Skyward

Current Grade through Semester

“Q1” Column is the 9 week Snapshot Grade

Semester 1: December 19December 19thth

Semester 2: May 21May 21stst

October 17th (1st nine weeks report) March 13th (3rd nine weeks report)

“Snapshots” in Skyward

Go to site AVCLT.org “Click” on Goddard. Then “click” on the NotifyNotify button….and it will

send you an email of changes done to the

calendar.

Facebook & Twitter

Blackboard & My Big Campus

Daily Announcements

Academic Access & Other Concerns

Athletic Connections

“Click” on Menu Tab to pull down options.

October 22nd - 23rd

February 25th -26th

04/19/23

The earlier we identify a concern, the sooner we can assist your student.