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Greenbrier East High School
WELCOME!
IT’S GREAT TO BE A
SPARTAN!!
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Parent Orientation
Tuesday, April 19 2005
Presentation by:Principals and Counselors
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Principals
Mr. Jeff Bryant, Head Principal and Class 2006
Assistant Principals
Mr. Jim Lockhart Class of 2007 Mr. Greg Curry Class of 2008 Dr. Randall McCutcheon Class of 2009
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Counselors
Ms. Barbara Blackburn Class of 2006 Ms. Deborah White Class of 2007
Mrs. Kay McClintic Class of 2008 Ms. Diann Hayes Class of 2009
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Objectives
To introduce you to GEHS leadership and staff To review graduation requirements To discuss career major/cluster requirements To discuss college entrance requirements To give overview of counseling program To help you understand arena scheduling To discuss next year’s schedule To discuss GEHS extra-curricular opportunities
and how your student can become involved To give you important tips from counselors
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Beginning High School
High school is the final transition into adulthood and the world of work as students begin separating from parents and exploring and defining their independence
Students are deciding who they are, what they do well, and what they will do when they graduate
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GEHS Mission Statement
A SCHOOL OF HOPE
The faculty, staff, students and community will collectively work together to foster and achieve optimal personal growth through the building of skills knowledge, and character in a safe and respectful environment of freedom and hope
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About GEHS
Greenbrier East is a comprehensive high school offering many opportunities and programs to help ALL student achieve success.
Our website: www.greenbriereast.com
provides a comprehensive look at our school including websites for many teachers and departments
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Air Conditioning / Refrigeration
Computer ScienceHealth Care Technologies
Career & Technical Education CTE Courses & Labs focus on these areas:
Agriculture SciencesBusiness / MarketingConstruction TechnologiesDrafting TechnologyCulinary ArtsEarly Childcare ProfessionsAutomotive Technology
Auto Body Collision Repair
COOP Programs (work experience) are available only for Seniors enrolled in certain Career Majors.
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School Counselors
Will work with students using assessments such as the EXPLORE, PLAN, and ASVAB and work with then in computer labs to help students set academic and career goals and determine which career pathway and major is best for them.
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Career Pathways
Professional – students who plan to attend 4 or more years of college
Skilled – students who plan to attend a technical or associate degree program
Entry – students who plan to go to work immediately after high school
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ED=MC2
Education decisions are often made based on the messages we communicate to the 2nd power (often and over a period of time).
ARE YOU COMMUNICATING THE RIGHT MESSAGE TO YOUR STUDENT?
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FACT
Only 20% of the job market NOW requires a four year degree
Most of these jobs are already filled 60% of Job Market requires SOME training
beyond high school Today’s jobs require high level skills Voc Tech schools expect students to already
have high level knowledge in MATH, SCIENCE and ENGLISH
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FACT
High Schools are doing more to make students job ready
But MORE Training is needed Associate Degrees and Vocational Certificate
programs are more likely to assure your student success.
IF a 4 YEAR college is your goal, your student MUST be competitive…honors and AP courses are a MUST!
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School Counselors
Will work with student in to help students in the areas of:
Academic Development Career Development Personal/Social Development
Thru…
Individual Student Planning, Groups and
Classroom Guidance
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Career Clusters
Students select a career cluster in the 8th Grade. Clusters include:
Arts and HumanitiesBusiness / MarketingEngineering / TechnicalHealth CareHuman ServicesScience / Natural
Resources
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Career Majors
Greenbrier East offers several majors in each career cluster
Counselors will work with students in a variety of ways to help students select a major
Students will select a major in the 10th grade Students may change majors as career choices
change as long as their schedule permits
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FACT
In West Virginia•62 out of 100 students enter a 4 year
college.•15 earn a college degree.
•7.5 get a job in their career field
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School Counselors
Will review graduation requirements with your students annually and help them schedule classes needed.
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Graduation RequirementsClass of 2008
English 4Social Studies 4Science Cats 9 & 10 (or Biology) +1 3Math (algebra, Geometry +1) 3Physical Ed 1Health 1The Arts 1Keyboarding/Computer 1Career Major 4Electives 3 TOTAL 25
Pathways Major Requirements
Professional – 4th Math, 4th Science, 2 Foreign Language
Skilled – 4th Math, Concentration – 3 credits
Entry – Concentration (4 cr)
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The Arts
Any Art class Any Music Class (including Music Appreciation)
Theatre Dance
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New Social Studies Requirements
United States to 1900 (9th) 20th & 21st Centuries (10th) World Studies to 1900 (11th) Civics / Government (12th)
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10th Grade School Day
“A” DAY
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
“B” DAY
Block 5
Block 6
Block 7
Block 8
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10th Grade Arena Scheduling
Wednesday, April 27Incoming 10th graders will schedule all 8
classes in the GEHS Gym
Students are expected to complete three practice schedules
Bring three completed practice schedules and course verification form with them to GEHS
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Arena Scheduling Forms
Arena Scheduling Tips Course Verification Form Master Schedule Practice Schedules
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Sample Arena Scheduling Form
1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st
5th
2nd
6th
3rd
7th
4th
8th
Actual form has three practice schedules
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Graduation RequirementsClass of 2009
English 4Social Studies 4Science (Cats 9 + 2 Cr.) 3Math (algebra, Geometry +2) 3
Physical Ed 1Health 1The Arts* 1Keyboarding (Prerequisite to
Computer Lit) ½ Computer ½Career Major 3Electives 4 Total 26
Pathways Major Requirements
Professional – 4th Math, 2 Foreign Language, 4th science
Skilled –4th Math, Concentration 3 credits
Entry – Concentration (4 cr)
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9th Grade School Day
“A” DAYPeriod (9) 1Block (9) 2 Block (9) 3Block (9) 4----------------------Block 3Block 4
“B” DAYBlock (9) 1Block (9) 2Block (9) 3Block (9) 4----------------------Block 7Block 8
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9th Grade Arena Scheduling
Thursday, April 28Incoming 9th Graders will register only
for their afternoon classes:“A” Day - Blocks 3 & 4“B” Day – Blocks 7 & 89th Graders will take their four core requirements
each morning and will be automatically scheduled with their TEAMS
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9th Grade Blocks 3 4 7 8 ONLY
1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st
5th
2nd
6th
3rd
7th
4th
8th
CORE Classes Pre-assigned
CORE Classes Pre-assigned
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Arena How To’s
YOUR STUDENT SHOULD: Complete three practice schedules Bring Course Verification Form and Completed
Practice Schedules TO GYM Schedule REQUIRED classes first Go to HELP table when confused / frustrated If schedule does not work out, go back to original
teacher and take name off list Turn in completed form to counselors before
leaving gym NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after arena day
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School Counselors
Will be available throughout your student’s high school career to help support academic achievement
Sometimes this means helping them with personal / social issues
If you know you student is going through a difficult time, let his/her counselor know
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Tips for Student Success
Get to know your student’s counselor, teachers and principal
At first sign of school concerns contact your student’s counselor. If not available, leave message
Inform the school of special situation / don’t assume you child will
Be involved with your child and in the education process
Review PLANNER with your student (calendar, school rules, study tips, policies, etc.)
Know the school calendar / schedule. When are report card / midterm mailed?
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Tips for Student Success
Call if no midterm / report card Encourage your student to take the most challenging
courses in relation to ability Encourage a nightly homework routine Place responsibility for success with your student Ask about how to be involved as a volunteer at
East…Parental INVOLVEMENT Crucial! Encourage your student to be involved in school
activities
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Support Services
LUNCH Tutoring Program Kerswald Reading Program Student Assistance Program After school tutoring (wish to
restart – no funds – Academic Boosters???)
504 Plans IEPs School Nurse After School Library
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Special Education Program
Model of service is similar to EGJHS EACH student is assigned to SE advisor Special Educators assist students with arena scheduling
process Special Education Teacher act as advocates
IEPs carry over IEPs as student need changes when team agrees Schedules must align with IEP Students integrated in regular classroom when possible Smaller specialized classrooms available as needed
Parents should contact student advisor or counselor with any
school concerns
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Programs that Require Applications/Recommendations/Auditions
Student Council Select Choir Groups Natural Helpers (Sophomore year) National Honor Society / Tri-M/Math / Spanish
Honors Society / VICA, Mu Alpha Theta, etc Jazz Band, Show Band, etc. Jobs for WV Graduates Library / Office Staff Yearbook / Newspaper Staff
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Advanced Placement Program
11th and 12th grade s include: Biology, Calculus, US History, English 11 and 12
National Test (May) Scored from 1-5
Many private universities give college credit if student earns 3 or above
4 or above for some colleges Rigorous curriculum
– extra points added to semester grade_ weighted internally NOT externally
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Honors Program
10th – Math 11th & 12th – Math, English, Science Students must complete AP/Honors form
and meet 2 of 3 criteria:Teacher recommendationA or B in subject area75% or above on standardized test or ABOVE
MASTERY or HIGHER
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Dual Credit Classes / EDGE
Dual Credit Classes are offered in a variety of classes
Allows students to earn college credit while completing high school course work
Consult Student Enrollment Bulletin or counselor to determine EDGE classes
Low to no cost for credit Check with your students college to see if they
accept dual credit or have articulation agreements to grant credit for coursework completed at East
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EAST Athletics
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EAST Athletics
STUDENT WILL NEED: Current Physical (after June 1, 2005) Free Physicals in July…Robert C. Byrd
Clinic Athletic fee $50 covers all sports Signed Training / Participation
Rules 2.0 grade point average Insurance coverage (private or
school’s)
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Fall Sports
Cross Country (boys/girls) Football (boys) Golf (boys/girls) Volleyball (girls) Soccer (boys & girls) Cheerleading
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Winter Sports
Basketball (boys/girls)Wrestling (boys and girls)Cheerleading
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Spring Sports
Baseball (boys) Tennis (boys/girls) Track & field (boys/girls) Softball (girls)
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GEHS Coaches
SPORT COACH PHONE DATE
Cheer TBA 647-6464 Aug. 1
Football Andy Grogg 647-6472 Aug. 1 9th Aug. 8
Volleyball Denny Wood 647-6464 Aug. 8 9th Aug. 15
Boy’s
Soccer Tom Karrs 647-6464 Aug. 1 9th Aug. 8
Girl’s
Soccer TBA 647-6464 Aug. 1 9th Aug. 8
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GEHS Coaches
HEAD STARTSPORT COACH PHONE DATECrossCountry Dan Withrow 647-6464 Aug. 1 Golf Mitch Morgan 647-3901 Aug. 1 Boy’sBasketball Jerry Bradley 645-1124 Nov. 14 Girl’sBasketball Jim Justice 647-6464 Nov. 7 Wrestling Darel Pickenpaugh 645-7924 Nov. 14
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GEHS Coaches
HEAD START
SPORT COACH PHONE DATE
Baseball Chris Hall 645-3542 Feb. 27
Tennis Larry Smead 647-6464 Feb. 27
(Girls & Boys)
Softball Bruce Bowling 647-6464 Feb. 27
Boy’s Track Bob McClintic 647-6464 Feb. 27
Girl’s Track Tracy Asbury 647-6464 Feb. 27
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JROTC Program
Four year program emphasizing: Leadership Discipline Teamwork Citizenship
Sgt. Major Burch and Major Pickenpaugh - Instructors
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Other Activities
Science Bowl / Business Bowl SCORES – Marshall University Theatre Fall & Spring Plays Band Choir / Talent Show Yearbook Newspaper Honors Societies
National, Tri-M, Art, Mu Alpha Theta Clubs (list in student handbook) Chess Club
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OPPORTUNITIES Galore
We encourage you and your child to make East an exciting experience. Again, while we encourage RIGOUR in academics, we also encourage building healthy RELATIONSHIPS with coaches, staff and classmates.
Let’s work together to make your student’s
high school experience a RELEVANT,
rewarding, positive experience.
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Important Dates
August 23 – First Day for Teachers August 26 – First Day for 9th Grade August 27 – First Day for 10th Grade August 30 – First Day for 11th & 12th Grade 9th & 10th Grade PARENT ORIENTATION
August 31st – ALL STUDENTS
11th & 12th Grade PARENT ORIENTATION
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Thank You!Thank You!Questions?Questions?