Parents of Class of 2016 GRHS. Online Scheduling Timeline February 15 th 8 th Grade Class Meeting Program of Studies Booklets and Course Selection sheets.

Parents of

Class of 2016GRHS

Online Scheduling TimelineFebruary 15th

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

February 29rd

8th grade online scheduling in the Media Center

March 1st – March 30th

Individual meetings with students to discuss course selections 

March 30th

Course selection sheets, signed by a parent, due to Mrs. Petrosino

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

GR Graduation Requirements1. Pass the NJ High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA)2. Earn 122.5 credits3. Complete the following course of study:

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

o 2 years of Foreign Language at the high school levelo 0.5 year of Computer Scienceo 0.5 year of Financial and Economic Literacy 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+

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 Body of Believers Book Club Chorus Color Guard Community Service Club Computer Club Cupcakes for Cancer Drama Club Environmental Club Fashion 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 Project Africa Science League/NJ Sharing the Arts Spanish Club Student Council Studio ArtWeightlifting(Fall/Winter/Spring) Yearbook

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

Boy’s BasketballGirl’s BasketballWrestlingBoy’s Indoor TrackGirl’s Indoor TrackCheerleading Ice HockeySwimming (Club)Bowling (Club)

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.

August 13th: Official start of football practice per NJSIAA rules. September 6th : 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.

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

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

parents.

THANK YOU FOR COMING

WE LOOK FORWARD TO

WORKING TOGETHER

WITH YOU!!!