Freshmen

1
(No Transcript)
2
Welcome !!!!

• Freshmen
• Parents

3
Agenda

• Introduction
• Information
• Questions

4

• Do we like kids? YES!!
• Do we like our jobs? YES!!
• Do we work hard for your kids?
• YES!!

5
Environment
6

• Caring
• High Expectations
• Safe Orderly

7
(No Transcript)
8
RESPECT

• Reach out to understand those who are different.
• Empathize with others problems. Practice
  tolerance.
• Speak out against racism, hatred and injustice.
• Participate in the solutionnot the problem.
• Equality is for everyone. Defend it.
• Completely eliminate bullying.
• Treat everyone with RESPECT.

9
People to Know

• Mr. Kelley Principal
• Mr. Bridwell(A-E) Asst. Principal
• Mr. Conrad(F-L) Asst. Principal
• Mr. Jilka(M-R) Asst. Principal
• Ms. Radford(S-Z) Asst. Principal

10
E Mail Addresses

• Mr. Kelley bkelley_at_goddardusd.com
• Mr. Bridwell dbridwell_at_goddardusd.com
• Mr. Conrad cconrad_at_goddardusd.com
• Mr. Jilka rjilka_at_goddardusd.com
• Ms. Radford cradford_at_goddardusd.com

11
And More

• Ms. Murray-Cine (A-E) Counselor
• Ms. Hoetmer (F-L) Counselor
• Ms. Doud (M-R) Counselor
• Mr. Sandall (S-Z) Counselor

12
Counselor E Mail Addresses

• Kim Hoetmer khoetmer_at_goddardusd.com
• Michelle Murray-Cline mmurray.cline_at_goddard
  usd.com
• Steve Sandall ssandall_at_goddardusd.com
• Janet Doud jdoud_at_goddarusd.com

13
GHS Counseling Office

• Jana
• Janet
• Kim
• Stacy
• Steve
• Michelle

http//www.goddardusd.com/ghs/stuserv.html
14
More People To Know

• Student grades/progress Teacher
• Student attendance Mary Durbin
• Athletic eligibility Vivian Riemann
• Transcripts Jana Womack
• Office Phone [phone]
• Counselor Office 794-4115

15
Ways to Communicate

• Phone Messages
• Notes with Students
• School Visits
• Skyward
• E Mail
• Open House
• Parent Conferences
• Carrier Pigeon

16
(No Transcript)
17
What is Family Access?

• Allows family online access to a students
• attendance
• schedule
• food service
• discipline
• grading
• health information
• general student information

18
Parent Conferences

• October 28-29
• February 24-25

19
Two meetings

• Selective Schools workshopOctober
• NCAA Eligibility workshopNovember

20
Counselor On Call

• Monday, September 21
• Monday, November 9
• Monday, February 15
• Monday, March 222
• All 4-7 PM

21
Academics
22

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

23
Required Credits
24
Weighted Courses
25
Academic Awards(cum GPA, weighted scale)

• Summa Cum Laudehighest praise
• top 2
• Magna Cum Laudewith great praise next 3
• Cum Laude praise next 5
• Each students cumulative GPA will be based
  solely upon the courses selected by the student
  throughout his/her high school career.

26
Lion Links

• After school study program
• Tuesdays Thursdays
• 250 345 PM
• Ms. Gulick, D-07
• Students may ride the 400 Bus (with LL Pass)
• Sign up through counselor

27
Open Library

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• 6 8 PM
• Two GHS teachers each night
• Begins September 8

28
Activities
29
Get Involved!

• 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!

30
How can students get involved at GHS?
31
For clubs

• Club Fair
• You can find a list of all the clubs and their
  sponsors on the GHS Website
• http//www.goddardusd.com/ghs/organizations.html
• Contact the sponsor for information about meeting
  times and how to join the club

32
GET INVOLVED!!Activities Clubs

33
Freshman Class

• Freshman Class Sponsor Mrs. Leite
• Freshman Class Club
• Freshman Class Officers To be elected

34
GHS Athletics
35
Fall Sports

• Cross Country Football Women's Golf Men's
  Soccer Women's Tennis Volleyball

36
Winter Sports

• Basketball Bowling Wrestling

37
Spring Sports

• Baseball Men's Golf Women's Soccer Softball
  Men's Tennis Track

38
For sports

• Listen to the announcement for news about tryouts
• or
• Contact the coach directly

39
The Next Step
40
Year 13 Planning

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

41

• College and Career information is located in the
  GHS Guidance Office
• Career Exploration activities each year in high
  school
• Much information is on our website
• http//www.goddardusd.com/ghs/stuserv.html

42
Final Thoughts
43
School Success Involves You! 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 our
website. Call or email us about any adjustment
concerns, academic issues, or life-changing
events.
44
Balancing Teen Life

• Over-scheduling over-doing are common concerns.
• Sit with your teen discuss priorities.
• Say NO for them when you know they are
  overscheduled.

45
Eisenhower High School

• Opens Fall 2011
• Class of 2013 will be Juniors
• Class of 2013 Must attend high school
  attendance center
• Attendance area generally north of 54
• Mascot White Tiger
• Colors Black, white

46

• When you have a concernPlease call!!!
• The earlier we identify a concern, the sooner
  we can assist your student.

47
HAVE A GREAT YEAR

• AT
• GHS!!