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WELCOME TO GAITHERSBURG HIGH
SCHOOL!
A Signature Academy SchoolIncoming Grade 9 Parent NightAugust 27, 2015
DR. CHRISTINE HANDY
PRINCIPAL
Administrative Team Dr. Christine Handy- Principal Ms. Susan Frishman- Assistant Principal Todd Nutter- Assistant Principal Rudy Tyrell - Assistant Principal Karla Lopez- Assistant School Administrator Michael Ridge - Assistant Principal (sub for
Ms. Lopez) Kim Curtis – Signature Academy Coordinator
As a team, our focus is student
success!
Who will know my student?
Who do I contact if there is a problem?
How does the bell schedule work?
Ninth Grade Academy Leadership
Administration Ninth Grade Academy Coordinator
Dedicated Grade 9 Counselors Team Leaders
Classroom Teachers
Mrs. Kim Curtis, MBAAcademy Coordinator
Ninth Grade Academy
9th Grade Administrator
One team leader for each of four teams
Two 9th Grade Counselors
Team size 90-150 students
Biweekly team meetings using CPS process
Shared planning time for team leaders
Double period Algebra courses
Student Recognition Program
Group Interventions
Signature Academies
Provide students with an opportunity to take related courses in areas of high interest that may lead to continued academic endeavors or future careers.
Science and Technology
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) http://youtu.be/HnYj6-PEolA
Research and ExperimentationProject Lead the Way Biomedical SciencesAcademy of Information TechnologyNetworking/HardwareInformation Resource DesignAutomotive TechnologyAutomotive Body Repair
Leadership and Education
Early Childhood Education Secondary Education Human Rights NJROTC
Business Studies
Finance Business Management Cosmetology Entrepreneurship Hospitality Landscape-Nursery Management
Arts and Communication
Dance Fine Arts-Visual Fine Arts-Music/Drama Journalism Broadcast Media
GHS Counselors Services Bernadette White– Resource Counselor
Jessica Pollard – 9th Grade Counselor
Dwayne Thomas – 9th Grade [email protected]
Thania Rey– ESOL and RELL [email protected]
Ms. MartinezESOL and RELL [email protected]
Maria Garcia – [email protected] – ESOL and RELL Community Based Counselor Counseling Department 301-284-4600
College and Career Center 301-284-4616
Mrs. PollardMr. Thomas
Grade 9 Counselors
COUNSELING
SERVICES
Our Roles and Responsibilities
Individual Counseling:• Academic Planning• Personal/Social
DevelopmentGroup Counseling:Peer Interactive Groups for social development
Responsive and Preventative Services:• Parent/Teacher
Conferences• Crisis Intervention• Domestic Needs
Assessment
Classroom Guidance:• Bully Prevention• College and Career
Awareness• Course Registration
Collaborative Problem Solving:• Work close with teachers
to develop effective teaching strategies to impact student learning and social development
• Work with administrators, school psychologists and pupil personnel workers to address student concerns
What Are the Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2019?
Graduation Requirements The State of Maryland authorizes a diploma for all students completing at
least 22 units of credit. Final Semester grade of D or better must be earned for credit as follows:
Credit Subject 4 English 3 Social Studies (US History, World History, NSL) 3 Science (Biological, Physical, + 1 additional science) 4 Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, + 2 math) 1 Physical Education .5 Health 1 Fine Arts 1 Tech Ed
Completer Pathway Options: High School Assessments/PARCC: 2 World Language or Algebra (OYG 2017) 412 PARCC (OYG 2019) TBD 2 Advanced Technology or English 10 (2017) 396 PARCC (OYG 2019) TBD 3–9 Career Development Biology (All) 400
NSL Government (All) 394 +/- 2.5 Other Electives 22 TOTAL Student Service Learning hours: 75 hours
EARNED CREDIT
0.5 CREDIT FOR EACH CLASS PER SEMESTER – must receive a passing grade to earn a credit.
You can earn up to 7.0 credits total in 9th Grade.
(22 Credits Required for Graduation)
MCPS Promotion Policy
End of:
Total Credits Needed for Promotion to Next Grade
Mathematics Credits in Required Courses
English Credits in Required Courses
Science Credits in Required Courses
Social Studies Credits in Required Courses
Other Credits
Grade 9 5 1 1 0 0 3
Grade 10
10 2 2 1 1 4
Grade 11
15 3 3 2 2 5
Student GovernmentAssociation
Nilda Keres
How Does the “One Lunch Work?”
Lunch Period = (43 minutes) All 2300 students share the same lunch
period Purpose:
To work with teachersFor clubs and activities to meetTo eat and decompress
Grading and Accountability
What are the differences between middle school grading and high school grading?
How do final exams work? How can I access my child's grades? How much homework will my child
have on a typical night?
Supports
National Honor Society offers Tutoring to all students interested.
Late Activity bus Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday’s for students to stay after school to get extra help
Show Time: time extended during 4th period on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Writing Center, lab 1126 (Offered: every day at lunch, every Tuesday and Thursday at SHOWtime(by sign-ups), and by appointment with the English Comp Assistants
George B. Thomas School – Saturdays at GHS http://saturdayschool.org/
Homework Help Line. - Twitter - @AskHHL, 301-279-3234
Discipline and Behavior
Cell Phones/ MP3 Players/ electronic devices
Internet /Cyber-bullying Dress Code Young Men/Young Women Attendance Issues
Absence note within three days Tardies Unexcused travel
Securing personal property
Some Things Parents May Wish to Consider
Social Media Issues Driving with other students Homecoming Week Activities Lunch time for all 2300 students Using the Health Room when ill BYOD: Yes or No?
Ninth Grade Parent Homework
Do not let go of the “reins”. Activate your Parent Edline Account Check Edline regularly, but not too regularly Do not accept “0” or “Z” grades from your
student Start becoming familiar with the college
readiness process now – AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT, etc.
Attend PTSA functions, other school info meetings
Bookmark the school’s webpage Follow Dr. Handy on Twitter @Trojanpride101 “SchoolWay” App!
Calendar Highlights
8/31: First Day of School!
9/15: SHOWTime Begins every T & Th
10/2: Quarter 1 Interims Mailed Home
10/10: Homecoming week
11/11: Report Card Distribution
The Wellness Center
Services include Advanced Health Services (Physicals, exams, shots etc.) Mental Health Services (depression, suicidal, etc.) After School Youth Groups ( boys group, girls group, Spanish
speaking only group, etc.) Case Management services for families. ( child care, clothing,
Evictions, food resources, etc.) All of these services are designed to help students reach their
full potential.
In order to have access to these services all students must sign up for the Wellness Center. Students can obtain a Wellness Center packet through our health center, counseling office or the Wellness Center itself.
QUESTIONS??
Refer to our website at: http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburghs/
Mr. Rudy Tyrell, 9th Grade Administrator [email protected] 301-284-4500
Ms. Kim Curtis, Academy Coordinator [email protected] 301-284-4500
Counseling Office 301-284-4600
Ninth Grade Team Leaders 301-284-4500
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