Parents of

Class of 2018GRHS

Who is my counselor? Last name beginning

with A – F:Mrs. DEPTULA

Last name beginning with G – M: Ms. LANDGRABER

Last name beginning with N – Z:Mr. Ward

In collaboration with:

Student Assistance Counselor

Mrs. KOBYLINSKIGrades 7-12

Effective School SolutionsMs. Morris & Mr. Rostiac

Referral

Focus on education, prevention, early identification, intervention, referral and confidential support services for students and parents

Online Scheduling TimelineFebruary 25th

8th Grade Class MeetingProgram of Studies Booklets and Course Selection sheets distributed

February 25th – March 2nd

Skyward will be open for selection of course requests

February 24th – April 11st

Individual meetings with students to discuss course selections 

April 11h

Course selection completed in Skyward

English 9 World History Math: Algebra 1 or Geometry Science: Physical Science or Biology Language: French, Spanish or Chinese Physical Education/ Health 2 Periods of Electives Lunch

Mathematics Sequence

Science Sequence

GR Graduation Requirements1. Earn 122.5 credits2. Complete the following course of study:

o 4 years of:o English, Math, History, Science, Physical Education/Health

o 2 years of World Language at the high school levelo 0.5 year of Computer Scienceo 0.5 year of Financial and Economic Literacy (included as part of

History requirement) o 10 credits of Fine, Visual and/or Performing artso 10 credits of Career Education and/or Consumer, Family Life

Education (which may be satisfied through alternative methods of infusion into other courses, course equivalents, or a career education course)

Waiver of Academic Placement Students not recommended for Honors courses

must meet the following minimum standard of achievement in order to waive into those courses: 

Students currently enrolled in…Honors Course in the subject area: C+ College Prep Course in the subject area: B+

Waiver requirements will be checked in early June for Move-Up day and in early July for the start of the new school year. If students do not meet the requirements at these points, schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Add/Drop Policy

On occasion students enroll in a course and later decide to drop the course and/or add another course. Ability to add courses is determined by the number of available seats in each class.

Grade Policy: After Week 5 there will be an official withdrawal on the report card (WP or WF)

 

If a student enrolls in a similar course the following process will be implemented:

Completion of 0-2 Weeks: No grades will be carried over to the new class.  Students should be given sufficient time to make up missed assessments.

Completion of 3 – 8 Weeks: Students’ grades will be transferred into new class.  The grade in the course they are withdrawing

Completion of 9-11 Weeks: The student’s grade from the dropped class will be the grade for the marking period in the added class.  The student will take any remaining assessments in the added class in order for the teacher to assess their current understanding of the material. 

 

Students dropping an AP or Honors course and enrolling in a college prep course will have their average weighted when their grades are transferred.

Be on TimeBe OrganizedGet into a RoutineUse your Agenda Book for AssignmentsCheck Teacher Webpages and Family Access Keep Up with Your WorkGet Help ImmediatelySee your Counselor

GOALS4-year plan Study habits Organizational skills Prioritizing Involvement

Post-graduation plan What’s next?

Band Book Club Chorus Color Guard Community Service Club Computer Club Cupcakes for Cancer Drama Club Environmental Club Film Club French Club Future Educators of America Gay-Straight Alliance Girls Learn International

In Between/Literary Magazine Journalist/School Newspaper Key Club Model U.N. Club National Art Honor Society National French Honor Society National Hispanic Honor Society National Honor Society Science League/NJ Sharing the Arts Spanish Club Student Council Studio Art Weightlifting(Fall/Winter/Spring)

FootballCross CountryGirl’s TennisGirl’s SoccerBoy’s SoccerCheerleadingField Hockey

Boy’s BasketballGirl’s BasketballWrestlingBoy’s Indoor TrackGirl’s Indoor TrackCheerleading Ice HockeySwimming Bowling

Boy’s TennisBoy’s LacrosseGirl’s LacrosseGolf (COED)Boy’s TrackGirl’s Track

SoftballBaseball

Glen Ridge High School Athletics

Important Information and Dates Mid-May: Fall Sport Sign Ups. Announcements will be made on GRTV for signups. The

date, time & team room location will be announced. Also, flyers will be posted throughout school regarding signups. At signups, student-athletes will get a registration packet.

July 16th: All physicals must be turned into the GRHS health office to ensure student participation on the opening day of practice. All students must have a physical completed by their private physician. Free physicals will be made available by the school physician for those students who do not have a medical home.

Week of August 11th: Official start of practice per NJSIAA rules. September th: Official start of the regular season for all sports. October: Winter Sport Sign Ups Early November: All registration information due. Practices begin the first Monday

after the day after Thanksgiving except for Ice Hockey and swimming

Middle of January: Spring Sport Sign Ups Early February: Registration packet due. 1st Friday in March: Official start of spring practice per NJSIAA rules. April 1st: Start of the Spring Regular Season.

THANK YOU FOR COMING

WE LOOK FORWARD TO

WORKING TOGETHER

WITH YOU!!!