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Welcome Students and Parents of the

Class of 2022

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GRANDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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John Philo� High School Principal

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GRANDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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Improving lives by producing successful, lifelong learners.

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WELCOME Students and Parents!

  • Planning for high school is an exciting time for 9th grade students and their parents.

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  • Our goal is to introduce some members of the HS staff, to inform you about course offerings and graduation requirements and to provide information about athletics, clubs and extracurricular activities.

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Administration

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John Philo

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Principal

Caroline Ernst

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Assistant

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Michael Kennedy

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Assistant

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Adam Lancto

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Assistant Principal

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Guidance Counselors

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Sue Mattice

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LeAnn Hulst

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Kay Barna

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Lucas Inman

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We are proud of our students!

  • 998 Advanced Placement tests taken 2016-2017 school year, with 86.5% passing.
  • 59% of GHS graduates enroll in college immediately after high school.
  • GHS graduates have been accepted at: Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, USC and NYU.
  • Two National Merit Semi-Finalists (2018)

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A Great Place To Learn

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  • AdvancEd accredited
  • National Blue Ribbon Award Winner
  • 95.3% graduation rate
  • Average SAT Score 1069 (2016)
      • Top 5 in Kent County
  • 13 Advanced Placement Courses
      • AP Honor Award Recipient

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The Michigan Merit Curriculum

  • Became law in April, 2006, and is one of the most comprehensive sets of high school graduation requirements in the nation. 
  • This state-wide program is designed to better prepare students for greater success and to secure the economic future of our state.
  • All students, beginning in the spring of 2016, will be taking the SAT, ACT WorkKeys, and the M-Step as part of the MME.

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GHS / Michigan Merit Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

  • 4 yrs of English
  • 4 yrs of Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
  • 3 yrs of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Science elective)
  • 3 yrs of Social Studies (World History, US History, American Government and Economics)
  • 2 yrs of World Language (2 credits in the same language)
  • 1 semester each of Physical Education and Health
  • 1 yr of Applied/Performing/Visual Arts
  • 1 semester of Computers/Technology
  • AND: 20 hours of Community Service

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Counseling Office

  • The Curriculum Guide - Provides information about:
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Four Year Educational Plan
    • Career Websites, NCAA & Kent Career Technical Center information
    • Course Descriptions

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Planning the Schedule

  • The Process –
    • Classroom presentation by the middle school counselor in late February.
    • Students discuss classes and make final course selections at home with parents.
    • Students enter elective courses online in the middle school computer lab in early March.
    • Students take the Registration Form home - parents review and sign the form.
    • Students return the form to the middle school.

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The classes at the high school

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  • Six classes per day
  • Students take a .25 credit Seminar course
  • There are 2 semesters a year at the high school
  • Each semester class equals .5 credit, full year courses equal 1 credit.

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9th Grade Classes:

The 4 required classes are full year and recommended by middle school teachers:

    • English class
    • Math class
    • World History
    • Biology/Chemistry

The 2 elective classes may be a combination of semester and/or full year classes.

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Other Requirements:

  • Visual/Performing/Applied Arts (1 credit)
  • Technology (.5 credit)
  • World Language (2 credits)
  • Health (.5 credit)
      • Many students will satisfy this credit at the middle school.
  • Physical Education (.5 credit)

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High school classes taken at the middle school

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Algebra I, Geometry, Spanish I, French I, Health

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  • Credit is recorded on the high school transcript and counted toward graduation.

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Additional Requirements:

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  • The Community Service Requirement :

Students must complete 20 hours of volunteer service hours anytime during high school. Service hours must be unpaid or for the benefit of non-family members.

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  • Students must complete all state testing during their junior year.

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Elective Class Options

  • Art
  • Business
  • World Language
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Technology

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Academic Program Options

  • Advanced Placement Courses
      • Highly rigorous courses
      • College level coursework and expectations
      • College credit may be earned by passing the AP exam at the end of the course
      • 13 courses currently offered

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  • Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC)
      • www.thetechcenter.org
      • Career and technical skill courses for students in many different fields
      • KCTC Open House March 8, 2018, from 5-7pm

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Caroline Ernst,Mike Kennedy,Adam Lancto� Assistant Principals

  • We encourage students to get involved in:
    • Activities
    • Clubs
    • Athletics

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Clubs and Activities:

  • We have academic and athletic clubs:
    • Academic: Class Executive Board, Robotics, Student Council, Science Olympiad, etc.
    • Athletic: Bowling, Equestrian, and Rugby.

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Activities at the high school:

  • Activities include:
    • Classes: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Forensics, Newspaper, Yearbook
    • Competitions: Art, Math, Science, Technology
    • Dramatic and Musical plays
    • The Talent Show, Homecoming, Mock Rock, Intramural sports, etc.

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Athletics at the high school:

Brian Parsons, Athletic Director

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ATHLETICS:

  • Teams available:

Baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, dance,

cross country, football, golf, hockey, rugby, soccer,

softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track,

volleyball, water polo, wrestling, lacrosse.

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Questions about athletics?

  • More information available at the Athletic Office.
  • Or please call:

Brian Parsons,

Athletic Director

254-6436

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Fall practices begin August, 2017

  • Eligibility to participate in Sports:
    • A Physical Exam dated after April 15.
    • Academic Eligibility: passing a minimum of 5 out 6 classes the previous semester and be passing at least 5 classes during the current semester.

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Online Learning

  • Blended Courses: Grandville offers several blended courses for junior and senior students. These courses blend in-class instruction and online instruction.
  • Credit Recovery: Student may recover credit for courses through the online Odysseyware program. These options are arranged through the student’s counselor.
  • Seat Time Waiver: A limited number of seats are available for students who desire to complete all of their courses online, through the Odysseyware program. Students in this program will earn credits towards graduation, but do not receive grades. It is a pass/fail system.
  • Self-Scheduled Time & Place (SSTP): Students may elect two hours of online instruction at home and four hours in seat at GHS.

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  • Internet Safety
    • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat Texting, etc.
    • Chat Rooms & Blogs
    • Posting Pictures (permanent)
    • Bullying
    • How is your child affected?

Be the manager of your child’s digital brand

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Tips for Parents

  • Students Struggling
    • Academically
    • Emotionally
    • Physically
      • Step 1: See guidance counselor
      • Help is available

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Seminar

  • Time for students to receive additional academic support within the school day.
  • Re-teaching
  • Re-testing
  • Formative Assessment Support
  • Summative Assessment Support

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  • College and Career Planning - Family Connection
  • Explore interests, personality type and related careers
  • Identify your learning and working styles

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Smart Start/Registration

  • Students will …
    • Tour the building and find classes
    • Find locker and try combination
    • Meet counselor
    • Get important information about High School
        • Safety
        • Success
        • Social

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Summer School

  • High School Students can:
    • Take extra classes OR make up classes/credits
    • Two terms, 3 weeks long / 4 hours per day
    • Session I: Mid-June – Early July;
    • Session II: Mid-July – End of July
    • Online Instruction/Courses
    • $150 per course

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Opportunities and Information � for the Parents

  • Open House prior to the start of school, meet the teachers and see the facilities

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  • Parent Teacher Conferences in the fall and in the spring

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  • Parents of juniors may request an appointment with their guidance counselor to discuss college planning.

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Opportunities and Information � for Parents

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  • The Parents’ Advisory Council,
  • Volunteer opportunities,
  • Booster organizations for athletics, music, robotics, etc.
  • Grandville High School Facebook and Twitter:
      • @grandvillehs, #GrandvillePride - Twitter
      • www.facebook.com/grandvillehighschool

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WHAT ABOUT ?

  • Students who are not currently enrolled at the Middle School
    • Residents of the Grandville School District – Contact the High School Counseling Office for an Enrollment Packet. (254-6446)
    • School of Choice students – Contact the GPS Administrative Office for more information. (254-6570)

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Where to find information:

  • The Student Handbook is available online
    • Attendance, Discipline, School policies
    • School Calendar
    • Clubs, Activities
  • The High School Website
    • Daily announcements
  • The Campus Parent Portal
    • See the link on the GPS Website
    • App for Smartphones

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Grandville High School

  • Students . . We are looking forward to seeing you in the fall!

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  • Thank you, Parents and Students for coming!

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