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DR. JENNIFER HAMMONDPRINCIPAL Mr. Chris BelcherAssistant Principal Mr. Gary Goetzinger Assistant Principal Mrs. Patricia Poelke Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Keilitz Student Advisor Mrs. Allyson Walroth Student Advisor Mrs. Mary GardnerCounselor/Department Chair Mrs. Pamela Hall Counselor Mr. John HentesCounselor Mrs. Nicole KernenCounselor Mrs. Phyllis MolCounselor Mrs. Maureen NewmanSpecial Education Department Chair GBHS Staff
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GRANDBLANCHIGH
SCHOOL
Incoming Freshmen
Scheduling and Informational
Meeting
2020CLASS OF
We believe all students can learn; therefore,
we will establish high standards
and create an environment that
engages our students in academic work
resulting in high levels of
achievement.
SUCCESS FOR ALL…..WHATEVER IT TAKES
Grand Blanc High School
Mission
DR. JENNIFER HAMMOND PRINCIPAL
Mr. Chris Belcher Assistant PrincipalMr. Gary Goetzinger Assistant Principal
Mrs. Patricia Poelke Assistant Principal
Mr. Kevin Keilitz Student Advisor
Mrs. Allyson Walroth Student Advisor
Mrs. Mary Gardner Counselor/Department Chair
Mrs. Pamela Hall Counselor
Mr. John Hentes Counselor
Mrs. Nicole Kernen Counselor
Mrs. Phyllis Mol Counselor
Mrs. Maureen Newman Special Education Department Chair
GBHS Staff
SUBJECT CREDITSENGLISH 4
MATH 4
SCIENCE 3
SOCIAL STUDIES 3
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ½
HEALTH ½
TECHNOLOGY ½
VISUAL, PERFORMING & APPLIED ARTS (VPAA) 1WORLD LANGUAGE Choose one: 2 credits of same World Language/1 credit of World Language AND 1 credit of CTE (Career and Tech Education)/1 credit of World Language AND I credit of VPAA
2
ELECTIVES 5 ½
TOTAL CREDITS 24
Additional Graduation Requirements
Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) Junior Year
Career Interview Junior YearState Online Experience completed through technology requirement and technology standards embedded in all subject areas.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSState of Michigan & Grand Blanc Community Schools
World Language
1.Middle School Spanish and French
• Count toward the GBHS graduation requirement• Grades and credits go on high school transcript
2.
World Language requirement for college admissions• Varies from school-to-school
Examples of Michigan colleges:University of Michigan-Ann Arbor & Michigan State University
• Look for at least two years of the same language• Want at least one year taken in high school
Central Michigan University & Western Michigan University• Do not require for admission
Check with individual colleges for admissions requirements
• French• Spanish• German• Chinese• American Sign Language
WORLD LANGUAGE OPTIONS AT GBHS
ENGLISH 9
IPS (Intro
to Physical Science
)
WORLD HISTORY
MATH
Placement in English 9, Math, IPS (Introduction to Physical Science) and World History will be determined by:• 8th Grade
– PSAT scores– Academic progress– Teacher recommendations
Course Placement
PSAT(given at the middle schools)• Reading, Writing and Language and Math• Practice test for the SAT college entrance exam taken in
the junior year
Example
Freshmen Schedule
1ST SEMESTER Credits
English 9 ½
World History ½
IPS (Physical Science) ½
Math ½
Physical Education ½
Elective ½
TOTAL 3
2ND SEMESTER Credits
English 9 ½
World History ½
IPS (Physical Science) ½
Math ½
Health ½
Elective ½
TOTAL 3
Freshmen Course Request Form
Student ID#:
Last Name: First Name:
Course Number(s) Course Name Credit Course Number(s) Course Name CreditArt Family & Consumer Science0601 Art Fundamentals ½ 0851 Foods & Nutrition ½0619 Intro to Ceramics ½
0620 Advanced Ceramics ½ Music0612 Textiles I ½ 9061/9062 Mixed Chorus 1
0613 Textiles II ½ 9261/9262 Concert Band (Woodwinds) 10621 Digital Media Arts I ½ 9271/9272 Concert Band (Brass/Percussion) 1
7810/7811 Broadcasting & Video Production 1 0920 Marching Band/Color Guard ½
Business Management/Finance7401/7402 Marketing I 17631/7632 Accounting I 1 Physical Education7741/7742 Modern Business 1 0969 Lifelong Fitness ½
(Must have passed 9th grade PE 0941)Computer Technology7641/7642 Web Design 1 Social Studies0344 Computer Science I ½ 5581/5582 AP Human Geography 1
0345 Computer Science II ½
(Must be in Geometry or higher math to take CS I & II)
Engineering & Industrial Technology World Language8001/8002 Woodworking (Male) 1 2311/2312 Spanish I 1
8007/8008 Woodworking (Female) 1 2321/2322 Spanish II 1
8010/8011 Engineering I 1 2331/2332 Spanish III 10821 Modern Technology I ½ 2011/2012 French I 1
0828 Modern Technology II ½ 2021/2022 French II 1
2111/2112 German I 1
English 2121/2122 German II 1
0161 English Strategies ½ 2361/2362 Chinese I 1
0187 Speech I ½ 2363/2364 Chinese II 10188 Speech II ½
0519 World Affairs ½
1801/1802 Drama I 1
DIRECTIONS: From the above list of classes, pick your top FOUR choices and print them below in order of preference. You can choose both 1 and ½ credit classes. If you choose a ½ credit class, you must choose at least two. Only write one class per line.
□ Check this box if you are taking MARCHING BAND next year. Do not write it on the lines below.
(Students in Marching Band will have a total of 6.5 credits during their freshmen year.)
(This is a college level course and requires a separate application. Summer homework is required.)
Freshmen Course Request Form Class of 2020 East Middle School
REQUIRED CLASSES: Placement in English 9, Math, Introductory Physical Science (IPS), and World History will be determined by scores earned on the Explore Test, performance in 8th grade classes and teacher recommendation and will not be listed on this form.
1. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________
2. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________
3. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________
4. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________
Course Numbers Course Name Credit
Advanced Placement (AP) Classes
• College classes taught at the high schoolHigh school credit / Possible college credit(900 seats filled second semester)Out of 933 exams last year:661 (71%) received a 3, 4, or 5
• OfferingsCurrently offer 18 courses, adding AP Seminar
• Summer work required• Must be a motivated student• Advanced Placement test given in May
Must earn a qualifying score to earn college creditCheck individual colleges for scores
Curriculum Review
EnglishMr. Nicholas Popadich, Department Chair
Successful completion of one in each of the following categories:
1. English 9 Pre AP English 9 General English 9
2. English 10 Pre AP English 10 General English 10
3. American Literature Advanced Placement Language Literature & Writing Survey
4.
Academic Research & Composition AND ½ English Elective OR Humanities
Advanced Placement Literature
Media Literacy & Composition AND½ English elective
• Drama I, II, III• Speech I, II• World Affairs• Debate• Journalism• Newspaper• Technical Theater• Bible as Literature
• Humanities• Science Fiction• Shakespeare• Yearbook• English Strategies• Creative Writing• Contemporary
Literature
ELECTIVES
MathematicsMrs. Sarah Johnson, Department Chair
Successful completion of one in each of the following levels:
Level 1 Algebra I with Algebra Support Algebra I
Level 2 Technical Geometry Geometry Honors Geometry
Level 3 Algebra II A & B (2 years) Algebra II Honors Algebra II
Semester Courses (select 2)• Trigonometry• Intro to Calculus (12th grade only)• College Algebra• Probability & Statistics• Sports Statistics• Computer Science 1, 2, 3, 4
Full Year Courses• Honors Precalculus• AP Statistics• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Computer Science A• AP Computer Science Principles
The fourth required credit may be earned by completing the following:
Curriculum Review
8th Grade Math
Algebra ISupport Optional
Algebra IWith
Algebra Support
A, B, CGrades
D, EGrades
Algebra IHonors
Geometry
Geometry
Algebra ISupport OptionalA, B
GradesC
GradesE
Grades
8th Grade Math Course Progression
Curriculum Review
ScienceMr. Brian Hugo, Department Chair
Successful completion of one in each of the following categories:
9th IPS/FME IPS/FME Honors
10th Biology BSCS Biology
11th Chemistry Honors Chemistry Principles of Chemistry
• Earth Science• Material Science• Oceanography• Principles of Physics• PSSC Physics• AP Physics• AP Environmental Science• AP Biology• AP Chemistry
ELECTIVES
relating to and engaging our students!
comparing yesterday to today!
inspiring them to greatness and active citizenship!
student thinking!
multiple perspectives!
Social Studies: Our focus is on…
embracing technology to make connections outside of our classroom!
Curriculum Review
Social StudiesMr. Todd Babiasz, Department Chair
Successful completion of one in each of the following categories:
1. World History AP World History (11th/12th grade*) General World History
2. US History AP US History General US History
3. Government AP Government General Government
4. Economics AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics
General Economics
• AP Human Geography• African-American History• AP World History• AP Psychology• Psychology• Law and Society• Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD)• Sociology
ELECTIVES
AP Human Geography
1.Human Geography focuses on how we make places, how we organize space and society, how we interact with each other in places and across space, and how we make sense of others and ourselves in our locality, region, and world.
2.Topics of Study Include: Population and Migration, Cultural Patterns, Agricultural and Rural Land Use, Industrialization and Economical Development and Cities and Urban Land Use.
• This DOES NOT fulfill the freshmen World History Requirement.• Great for those students who are in the AP “track” and want to take AP World History as
a junior or senior.• It is a full year elective credit in Social Studies for grades 9-12.• It is heavy in the area of reading and writing compared to traditional classes.• Passion/Interest in Social Studies helps.• It is challenging, rigorous and rewarding: college level work and possible credit.• It is a great opportunity to challenge and better yourself in preparation for college.
Application available online
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SIGNING UP FOR THIS CLASS:
Special Education ServicesMrs. Maureen Newman, Department Chair
Team Taught classes for most students• General Education and Special Education teacher co-taught classes
• Class is a combination of students who receive special education support and those who do not
• Michigan Merit Curriculum, may or may not be NCAA approved
Basic Level Self-Contained Academic Courses• Smaller class size, 15 or less
• Different curriculum, doesn’t meet Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements
• Academics below grade level standards
• Diploma with Personal Curriculum required or some students go on to other post high school programs
Link – Peer to Peer Support• General Education Students serve as friend/mentor and accompany a special needs student to class
• Role of the LINK student is to model and support being a friend in the areas of academics, socialization and behavior
Curriculum Review
Visual ArtsMrs. Aimee Londrigan, Teacher
VISUAL ARTS OPTIONSART FUNDAMENTALS INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICSDRAWING, PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA ADVANCED CERAMICSDIGITAL MEDIA ARTS I, II BROADCASTING & VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 STUDIO ART I & II BROADCASTING & VIDEO PRODUCTION
ADVANCED
TEXTILES I, II
Curriculum Review
Performing ArtsMrs. Sarah Stockton, Teacher
PERFORMING ARTS OPTIONSCHOIR BAND DRAMA
MIXED CHORUS CONCERT BAND DRAMA IGIRLS’ GLEE CLUB SYMPHONIC BAND DRAMA IICHORALE WIND ENSEMBLE DRAMA III
MARCHING BAND/COLOR GUARD
TECHNICAL THEATER
Curriculum Review
Engineering & Industrial TechnologyMr. Brad Bailey, Teacher
ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS AT GBHS
WOODWORKING (1 credit)Grades 9,10,11,12
MODERN TECHNOLOGY I (½ credit) Grades 9-12MODERN TECHNOLOGY II (½ credit) Grades 9-12
CONSTRUCTION TRADES I (1 credit)Grades 10,11,12CONSTRUCTION TRADES II (1 credit)Grades 11,12CONSTRUCTION/WOODWORKING – ADVANCED STUDIES (1 credit)Grades 11,12
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I BLOCK (2 credits)Grades 10,11,12AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II BLOCK (2 credits) Grades 11,12ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY BLOCK (2 credits) Grades 11,12
ENGINEERING I (1 credit) Grades 9,10,11,12ENGINEERING II (1 credit) Grades 10,11,12ENGINEERING III (1 credit) Grades 11,12
CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP (½ credit or 1 credit) Grades 11,12
Double Counting a Course
What does this mean?• Being able to use one course to meet multiple graduation
requirements• Only the class double counts, not the credit.
Example of double counting a class:• Digital Media Arts can be used to fulfill these requirements:
• Technology• VPAA (Visual, Performing and Applied Arts)
Exception: Cannot double count a class used to meet the 2nd year World Language requirement
• Eligibility Requirements– Approved Core Courses
• Must take 16 Core Courses in high school• Core Courses are listed in the GBHS Course
Selection Guide– GPA
• Calculated using only core course grades– ACT or SAT
• Must achieve a qualifying ACT or SAT score– Graduate from high school
• For more information…– www.eligibilitycenter.org– See your high school counselor for
questions!
• Division I– Central Michigan University– Eastern Michigan University– Michigan State University– Oakland University– University of Detroit Mercy– University of Michigan– Western Michigan University
• Division II– Ferris State University– Grand Valley State University– Hillsdale College– Lake Superior State University– Michigan Tech University– Northern Michigan University– Northwood University– Saginaw Valley State University– Wayne State University
NCAANational Collegiate Athletic Association
Testing Out of Classes
WE OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST OUT OF A COURSE
A test score of 80% or higher • Credit is awarded, but no grade is included in the GPA
April 30 – Study materials mailed home
Mid-June – Students complete tests
Teacher Request Letter
Parents may submit a written request if they would like their child NOT to be scheduled with a teacher.
Only parents whose older children have had a poor experience with a teacher may make this request.
All requests are to be submitted to Dr. Hammond’s office no later than May 1st.
Requests will be honored if at all possible.
A letter needs to be submitted annually.
Summer School
Purpose: • To improve math skills for students earning a D or E in 8th grade
math• To complete PE and/or Health
Two teacher-led sessions:• Each session 12 days• 8:00 am - 3:00 pm• Can earn a ½ credit per session • $150 per ½ credit
Online Options Available
New Student Enrollment
Students who attend GB East or West Middle School do NOT need to enroll.
Enrollment packets can be obtained:
Tonight in the Main Office
Downloaded from the high school website
In the Main Office at HS East or West Campus(Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm)
Enrollment must be complete before turning in Course Request Sheet.
Freshmen Orientation
WHEN• August 23, 24, 25• Make-Up Orientation August 29
WHERE• GBHS East Campus
• Turn in forms from summer mailing• Yearbook picture taken• Receive ID card • Pick up class schedule and books• Receive locker assignment• Walk through your schedule
May 19, 2016
Moving on UpSteps for High School Success
Understanding the differences between middle school and high school
Resources for success
Grand Blanc High School
CLASS OF 2020WELCOMEGrand Blanc High School