Class of 2025Welcome to GHS!

Today is the day!

Opportunity to Start New Opportunity to be YOU

⬜ Grade Point Average starts 9th Grade year.

⬜ Start strong and finish strong.

⬜ Ask questions and be engaged in YOUR learning

⬜ The PAST is in the PAST and cannot be changed.

◼ We all make mistakes◼ We can all learn from our

mistakes.◼ Make the changes now so

that your “5 Years from now you” is proud of who you have become.

Introduction of Staff

Administration/Counseling Elective Options

Mr. Simon - PrincipalMr. Schuitema - Assistant PrincipalMr. Stephan - ADMrs. Sullivan - Social WorkerMrs. Fessenden - Social WorkerMrs. Akin - SecretaryMrs. McNeal - Secretary

Mr. Broome-BandMr. Keelean-Health/PEMrs. Kuebler-Art/YearbookMr. Sweers-Choir

Aides - Mrs. Throop, Mrs. Alverson, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Williams

Introduction of Staff

English/Foreign Language

Mr. Breese - English/LatinMrs. Comstock - SpanishMrs. Cruzan - Spanish/ScienceMrs. Gemmen - EnglishMr. Tein - EnglishMrs. Schneider - English

Introduction of Staff

Math ScienceMr. BrownMr. Morrison - Sr. MathMrs. SchofieldMr. SolisMr. Webb

Mrs. CruzanMr. KluchkovskiyMr. MaksimchukMr. Starr

Introduction of Staff

Social Studies Special Education

Mr. ConleyMrs. KantolaMr. Stray

Mrs. DoodMrs. GeersMrs. SuchnerMrs. AyalaMs. Stech

GHS-Center of the World

You can go anywhere from here!!

What Makes GHS Great?❖ Academic Growth

➢ MDE Awards (Signs in Foyer)❖ Engineering Program ❖ Fine Arts Programs❖ Dual Enrollment/CTE Opportunities❖ Taking Care of Business (TCOB)

➢ Wednesday Academic Assistance❖ Clubs - GET INVOLVED

➢ Ski, Art, Card, Magic, Chess, Student Council, Film, Latin, Power-Lifting, NCGEARS, FCA, Theater, Quiz Bowl, Be nice., Close Up, NHS, Corn Hole, Cooking, Travel Opportunities

GHS Website

● School Calendar● Athletic Schedule● Announcements● Skyward Access● Staff Contact Information● Counseling Office Information

○ Dual Enrollment, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Freshman Folder, Curriculum Guide, College websites

Child & Adolescent Health Center

Located at the Middle SchoolStudents can make appointments and

walk over with a pass.

Semester Schedule

● 2 Semesters with a mid-term

● Students enrolled in 6 classes

● Each class represents ½ Credit

● Need 21 credits to Graduate

Community Service Award

● Not a graduation requirement

● Opportunity to earn scholarships at certain colleges/universities

● Earn cord for graduation ceremony○ 40 Hours-Cord/60 Hours-Double Cord

Dual Enrollment/Early College

Dual Enrollment Early College

➔ Recommended for 11th and 12th grade year, typically take college classes for half day and HS classes for half day

➔ Earn a 3.0 + GPA during 9th & 10th

➔ Score requirements to participate

➔ Up to 10 college classes

⬜ Apply in 10th Grade⬜ Minimum 2.5 GPA⬜ Students earn 64 college

credits⬜ Finish and receive

diploma and Associate degree from MCC in 13th year

Grade Point Average (GPA)

4.0 - A 3.7 - A-3.3 - B+3.0 - B2.7 - B-2.3 - C+2.0 - C

SAT/GPA Admission★ Central Michigan University

○ 1020 - 3.32★ Ferris State University

○ 980 - 3.21★ Grand Valley State University

○ 1060 - 3.2★ Michigan State University

○ 1150 - 3.62★ Michigan Technological University

○ 1230 - 3.7★ University of Michigan

○ 1380 - 3.82★ Western Michigan University

○ 980 - 3.41

Promise Scholarship★ Students who graduate from Newaygo County

high schools★ Live within NCRESA service area (County)★ Maintain 3.0 GPA @ GHS★ Level of assistance 100% if student attends

grades 7-12 ★ Begin use of funds within 1 yr of graduation★ Time frame to complete: 3 yrs from start of

scholarship★ Student must also complete FAFSA

Promise ScholarshipApprenticeship

● Student enrolling in an approved apprenticeship program with local

employment will be eligible.

● Maintain 2.5 GPA or higher.

Newaygo County Career-Tech Center

Program Offerings

Agri-Science Criminal Justice

Automotive Technician Graphic Communications

Business Applied Technology Health Science

Information Technology Heavy Equipment

Construction Trades Mechatronics

Cosmetology Welding

Culinary Arts

Newaygo County Career-Tech Center

Licensing Opportunities

⬜ Automotive Technician

⬜ Construction Trades

⬜ Business Applied Technology

⬜ Cosmetology

⬜ Culinary Arts

⬜ Health Sciences

⬜ Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

Athletics

❖ Mr. Mike Stephan (Coach Steph) - AD

Fall Winter Spring* Sideline Cheer B/G Basketball SoftballFootball Wrestling BaseballVolleyball Competitive Cheer TrackXC Girls TennisBoys Tennis Girls SoccerBoys Soccer Boys GolfGirls Golf

Athletic/Club Eligibility

Checked Weekly● Starts 2nd week of each semester● Must pass 4 of 6 at the end of each

semester to be eligible for next semester

● Must be passing 5 of 6 weekly

Athletic Physicals

★ Must have completed physical to practice

★ FinalForms

Athletic ConferenceCentral States Activity Association (CSAA)

Gold Division Silver DivisionBig Rapids

Central MontcalmChippewa Hills

FremontGrant

NewaygoReed CityTri-County

HesperiaHolton

Kent CityLakeview

Morley StanwoodWhite Cloud

College Advisor

○ Alex Bastian

○ Full time at GHS○ Post-high school planning○ Located in Counseling Area