8th Grade Orientation

Wednesday, April 22, 20146:00 p.m.

ARGONAUTS

Pride, Pursuit, Performance

AdministrationPrincipal :

Mr. Steve OsborneAssistant Principals:

Dr. Alicia Corulla (A-G)Mrs. Billie Weber (H-O)Ms. Joell Sparks (P-Z)

Assistant Principal Message

School Rules, Dress Code, Electronic Policy etc.

Modernization Registration Procedures Official Locators First Day of School School Safety (Pick up and drop off

locations, Social Media)

CounselorsMrs. Kristen Steinle, (A - Dr)

Mrs. Liliana Luna, (Ds - K)

Mrs. Melissa Pierce, (L - Nguyen, I)

Mrs. Joy Pham, (Nguyen, J - Ro)

Mrs. Juanita Landeros, (Ru - Z)

School Communication

GGHS has many ways to communicate with families:

GGHS Website – www.gghs.us (Master Calendar)Aeries Parent Portal – https://mykids.ggusd.usSchool MessengerDaily Bulletin via emailParent Events (i.e., College Information Night, Back

to School Night, etc.)Staff Email List (For questions & concerns)Contact - Offices (Attendance, Athletics, Guidance)Argolog - http://argolog.org/introducing-humans-

of-garden-grove-high-school/

Student Expectations Students keep up their grades, attendance and

behavior: Students are encouraged to take more initiative

and have more responsibility while in high school

Attend tutoring with your teacher or after school in the Library if you are struggling

Pass classes with C’s or better for college and meet A-G requirements: http://www2.ggusd.us/parentresources/Upload/

281-20142015SecondaryCourseCatalog.pdf Stay Organized (Using Agenda, Aeries) Time Management - Studying 1 hour minimum

every night

Student Expectations Getting involved in school and community

Club Rush - September Joining AVID – Applications are available at your

GGUSD Intermediate School, otherwise applications will be available at the GGHS Guidance Office at the time of enrollment

Attend evening events (College Information Night, District College Fair in October, etc.) Visiting Colleges every chance you get!

Student Expectations Advanced Placement and Honors Courses –

maintain a balance in your schedule District Placement Guidelines in English,

Math, Heritage Spanish Seal of Biliteracy - The Garden Grove

Unified School District Seal of Biliteracy would recognize students in grade 12 who are able to demonstrate proficiency in English and in a language other than English with a special seal on the diploma.

Scholarships and Summer Programs

A-G and District Graduation Requirements

Subject A-G Requirements Graduation Requirements

A History/Social Science 2 years 3 years

B English 4 years 4 years

C Mathematics 3 years (4 recommended) 3 years

D Laboratory Science 2 years (3 recommended) 2 years

E World Language 2 years (3 recommended) 2 years of PE

F Visual/Performing Arts 1 year 1 year

G College Prep. Electives 1 year 65 elective credits &

5 credits of Health Education

A high school diploma will be granted to all students who have: Acquired 220 units of credit Passed the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) in Language Arts and Mathematics A-G RequirementsState Universities, Cal State Universities (CSU) and Universities of California (UC) require a certain number and sequence of courses which are called the A-G requirements. Students must pass these courses with a C or better in order to be eligible to apply to a CSU or UC.

Advanced Placement Stand Out in College Admissions

Taking an AP course lets colleges and universities know that you have what it takes to be a successful student. When admissions officers see “AP” on your transcript, they know you have taken rigorous classes and are more likely to succeed as a college student.

Earn College Credits By scoring successfully on an AP Exam, you can save on college

expenses: most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP Exam scores.

Skip Introductory Classes Build College Skills Sign up tonight for AP Human Geography

This exciting AP class is available to incoming freshmen. It is highly recommended for students who are considering taking AP World History in their sophomore year.

Parent Expectations Checking on student grades and

attendance Creating an effective study environment

at home Holding students accountable for their

actions at home and school Parent Involvement - attend evening

events College Information Night – TBD District College Fair – Monday, Oct. 12 at Bolsa

Grande High School

Parent Associations Parent Teacher Student Association

(PTSA) Mrs. Leann Dotson

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Mrs. Lorena Patino

Booster Clubs (Athletics, Music)

Athletics Mr. Ralph Stevens, Athletic Director

Must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (C’s or better).

Grace Period – GGUSD has decided that the First Quarter of 9th grade will be the only Grace Period over the four years. Grades are Important.

Available Sports and Try Outs 6th Period Athletics Class and Zero Period Clearance Forms Cost, Summer Programs

Activities/ASB Message

Mr. Robert Nguyen, Activities Director ASB Cabinet Freshman Class Officers Importance of joining clubs on campus –

“Club Rush” Dances

Questions?