GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL

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• GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL
• HIGH SCHOOL 101
• Middle School Family Night
• October 21, 2009
• HOME
• of the
• DYNAMITERS/NITROS

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MISSION STATEMENT

• We are a community
• of learners dedicated to excellence.

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INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

• All GHS students will show growth in the ability
  to think critically through a focus on
  non-fiction writing, using the following as
  measures annual CST scores, quarterly grades,
  and the use of content specific writing prompts.

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GHS SUPPORT STAFF

• Administration
• Counselors
• Child Psychologists
• Clerical
• Teacher Specialist
• Resource and Probation Officers
• GHS is divided alphabetically into five student
  family centers. The center serves as a support
  base for academics, behavior, and attendance.
  Each center has an administrator, a counselor,
  and clerical support.

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FAMILY CENTERADMINISTRATORS AND COUNSELORS
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SCHOOL SAFETY

• School climate and safety is of primary
  importance to the school, district, and
  community.
• The School Safety Team has implemented a plan
  that includes increased personnel and programs
  that help sustain a safe and supportive school
  environment
• Link Crew Rachels Challenge anti-violence
  presentations Red and Yellow Ribbon Weeks TUPE
  Help-A-Friend and Project Safe Place.
• Supervision Administrators, counselors,
  teachers, and security guards are supervising the
  campus during snack, lunch, during passing
  periods, and before after school.

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COUNSELORS

• Role of Counselors
• Registration Process
• Parent/Guardian Information Nights

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• Give your best in all that you do
• Respect yourself and others
• Attend school every day prepared to learn
• Do all of your work all of the time
• Achieve Cs or better, As and Bs preferred.
• All exams are important including CSTs.
• No summer school guaranteedneed to pass the
  class the first time!
• Seek the help of an adult in a timely manner if
  you are having difficulty personally, socially,
  emotionally, and/or academically
• Note Students must have their ID card with them
  at all times

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ACADEMIC PATHS

• Graduation Requirements
• A. 220 credits
• B. Passing Algebra I and Geometry
• C. Passing the CAHSEE (ELA and Math)
• a-g Courses
• Advanced Placement/Honors and Gate Classification

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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

• AVID Program
• Bridge Program
• English Language Development Program
• Special Education
• Tutoring
• CAHSEE Intervention
• APEX

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• CPM Mathematics
• Foreign Language
• VAPA
• Construction Academy
• Cosmetology Academy
• Foods and Bistro

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Associated Student Body (ASB)
• Band
• Choir
• Drill
• Cheer
• Community Service
• Club Sports
• Student clubs and organizations

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GHS ATHLETIC PROGRAMSMISSION STATEMENT

• To develop student-athletes who will perform
  successfully in the classroom and compete at the
  championship level in every sport, in compliance
  with the letter and the spirit of all applicable
  rules, supporting equitable opportunity for all
  students and staff, and committed to the highest
  standards of ethical conduct and sportsmanship.

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FALL SPORTS (Sept.-Nov.)

• FOOTBALL
• BOYS WATER POLO
• CROSS COUNTRY
• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
• GIRLS TENNIS

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WINTER SPORTS (Nov.-Feb.)

• BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL
• BOYS/GIRLS SOCCER
• GIRLS WATER POLO

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SPRING SPORTS (Feb.-May)

• BASEBALL
• SOFTBALL
• SWIM
• TRACK FIELD
• BOYS VOLLEYBALL
• GOLF
• BOYS TENNIS

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ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS

• PARENTAL CONSENT FORM
• PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
• ACADEMICALLY ELIGIBLE
• (MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 2.0 G.P.A.)
• PARTICIPATION IN SUMMER PROGRAMS IS STRONGLY
  ENCOURAGED

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PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT

• P.T.S.A.
• swainston_at_sbcglobal.net
• School Site Council
• mwazirkajoyan_at_gusd.net
• ELAC
• mwazirkajoyan_at_gusd.net

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T.E.A.M.

• TOGETHER
• EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!

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FAMILY RESOURCES

• SCHOOL NUMBER 818-242-3161
• www.glendalehigh.com
• www.highschoolsports.net

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