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We Are:
Passages Meeting
Transitioning to Grandview
Welcome ● Dr. Lisa Roberts, Grandview High
School Principal
Agenda
• Message from the Principal• Counseling Department Overview• Mental Health Support• Academic Success• Graduation Guidelines• Standardized Testing• Gifted and Talented Education• Technology Tools• Message from the Deans• Get Involved!
Grandview Counselors9th-11th Grade Team
• Dr. Tammy Dodson (A-D)
• Josh Ulitzky/Allison Houston (E-L)
• Mark Fisher (M-R)
• Cady Hobbs (S-Z)
• Dr. Molly Mugge-Cozza - GT
• Connie Salas - Mental Health Support
• Dr. Scott Narcisi - Mental Health Support
• Jasper Armstrong - Dean of Students
• Lynette Lucero - Dean of Students
Grandview Counselors
10th-12th Grade Team
• Paul Eppard (A-C)
• Cathy Binford (10th D-K, 12th D-J)
• Jill Horan (10th L-Ri, 12th K-Ri)
• Noah Harris (Ro-Z)
• Dr. Molly Mugge-Cozza – GT
• Dr. Scott Narcisi – Mental Health Support
• Dr. Maryn Case - Mental Health Support
• Desmond Davis – Dean of Students
• Anne Koch- Dean of Students
College/Career Readiness Seminars
• Freshman Seminar – Transition to high school, ICAP, Healthy Choices
• Sophomore Seminar – Career/Post-secondary Research
• Junior Seminar - Career/Post-secondary Research
• Senior Seminar – Finalizing the Post-secondary plan
The Role of the High School
Counselor
Work with Students in Three Domains:•Academic Planning•College/Career Exploration•Personal/Social Support
The Role of School Based
Mental Health Support
● Provide services that support and enhance the social/emotional well-being of all students
● May include school-wide prevention programs, student check-ins, peer groups, staff mentoring
● The intent is to teach students problem solving and coping skills
Please know direct therapy is not provided in the school setting. However outside
referrals/communication can be conducted with outside agencies to best support the
needs of your student(s).
The Block Schedule
• 1A/1B 8:20-9:54• 2A/2B 10:01 – 11:35• 3A/3B 11:42-1:49
• A Lunch 11:42-12:15 (AVID, Performing Arts, Science, Social Studies, Technology)
• B Lunch 12:22-12:55 (Business, English, World Language)
• C Lunch 1:16-1:49 (FACS, Math, PE/Health, Visual Arts, SSC)
• 4A/4B 1:56 – 3:30
Academic Success on the Block Schedule
Time Management● Prioritize● Break large assignments into
smaller tasks
Homework● 1-2 hours/night average● Complete homework the night it is
assigned● Create structured time for studying
each night● Study for tests and quizzes
frequently at shorter intervals
High School vs. Middle School
High SchoolResponsibility is on the Student● Communicating with teachers● More time studying● Volume of information● Homework (Practice makes
perfect!)● Higher level thinking● Advocating for self
Where to get support?
● Student Success Center (SSC)● GROWL● Math Tutoring Center (MTC)● Electives● Testing Centers● Peer Tutors
Open to all, Assigned to some
CCSD Graduation Requirements
Colorado Higher Education
Admission Requirements
Subject CCSD RequirementCollege Entrance
RequirementEnglish 4.0 4.0
Social Studies 1.5 3.0
Government 0.5
U.S. History 1.0
Mathematics 3.0 4.0
Science 3.0 4.0
World Language 0.0 1.0+
Practical/Fine Arts 1.5 Check College Requirements
Physical Education 1.5
Health 0.5
Other 5.5
Total 22.0 Credits 18.0+ Credits
Graduation Guidelines
Demonstration of College and Career
Readiness
Seal of Biliteracy
● GHS award upon graduation● Literacy proficiency in two
languages● Menu of criteria (AP, CE,
Capstone, SAT)● Assessment of Performance
toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL)
College/Career Readiness
Testing
• 9th Grade - PSAT 8/9
• 10th Grade - PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10
• 11th Grade - PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT, CMAS
• 12th Grade - Retake ACT and/or SAT if needed
Opportunities for College
Credit
● Advanced Placement (AP) ● Concurrent Enrollment (CE)
Gifted and Talented
• Students are identified early-usually in elementary school
• Students are encouraged to take advanced classes, especially in their identified GT area
• Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) Goals: • Launching the Summit Micro-Credential Program
• GT Advisory
Email: [email protected]
Tools to Know...
… and to use!
PowerSchool• Access through my.cherrycreekschools.org
account• Allows students to show parents how they
are doing in each course.• Have a weekly conversation about what
PowerSchool shows• Students can email teacher with questions
… and to use!
Schoology• Access through my.cherrycreekschools.org
account• Most teachers post class information,
including copies of lectures and homework • Teachers post online tests and quizzes• Students may be required to submit
homework via Schoology• Great place to look when a student is
absent!
… and to use!
Naviance• Access through my.cherrycreekschools.org
account• Where students create ICAP
• Individual Career and Academic Plan
• Career Exploration• College Search and Acceptance Data• College Application Process
Technology Questions
Bjorn HansonInstructional Technology Coordinator
720-886-6669
Involvement
•School Activities• Activities Fair - Thursday,
Sept 19th, all lunches• Homecoming – Sept 21-28• Wish Week - Feb 8-14• Sporting events• Performing Arts events
What is everyone
doing?
•Sports• Fall Season
• Boys- Football, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Golf• Girls – Field Hockey, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheers, Poms,
Softball, Gymnastics
• Winter Season • Boys – Basketball, Wrestling, Ice Hockey• Girls – Basketball, Swimming
• Spring Season• Boys – Baseball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, Swimming• Girls – Lacrosse, Soccer, Track & Field, Tennis, Golf
There were over 1350 athletes who competed in 26 different sports in 2018-19.
What is everyone
doing?
● Clubs and Activities● GHS had over 1800 participants in
various clubs and activities last year!● Over 650 students participated in the
Performing Arts Department last year.● More than 500 students were members
of our award winning bands, orchestras, and choirs.○ School Musical - 1776○ School Play - TBD○ 9th & 10th grade play - The Lion The witch
and The Wardrobe○ Bravo Group - Improv throughout the Year
The truth is . . . Everyone can be involved in something.
Your Deans
9th/11th Grade
• Lynette Lucero - L410
• Jasper Armstrong - U106
10th/12th Grade
• Desmond Davis - L410
• Anne Koch - U106
Attendance
● Closed Campus for 9th● If caught in a vehicle with upperclassmen,
parking pass will be rescinded/consequences issued.
● Excessive tardies result in detention(s)● Parent/guardian must account for
absences within 48 hours. ○ Please use the following numbers to
report absence.■ 720-886-6801 (A-L)■ 720-886-6802 (M-Z)
What do parents need
to know to have successful
students?
Looking for Something to
Read?
Book Study: How To Raise An Adult
Join a discussion of Julie Lythcott-Haims’s book How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success led by Grandview Counseling Coordinator Paul Eppard. The group will meet five times throughout the year from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Grandview Lecture Center on the following dates:
September 10
November 12
January 14
March 10
May 12
Interested? Sign up using the link on the Grandview web site, buy the book, and read Part 1: What We’re Doing Now (Chapters 1-5) for our September 10 meeting.
Back To School Night
● Meet your student’s teachers and
learn about classroom expectations
● Purchase GHS Spirit Wear at School
Store
● Enjoy a snack and meet other
parents!
