Freshman Academy

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• Freshman Academy
• 2009-2010

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Welcome to GCHSFreshman Academy

• Principal Matt Dobson
• Lead Teacher Scott Bradley
• Guidance Counselor Lee Ann Rodgers
• Youth Services Center Coordinator Kaye Horn

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GC Academies

• Freshman Academy
• Exploratory
• Business Information Technology (BIT)
• Business Marketing, Construction, Education,
  Human Services, Information Technology,
  Manufacturing, Social Sciences
• Fine Arts Health Sciences (FAHS)
• Arts Humanities, Communications, Education,
  Health Sciences, Liberal Arts
• Math, Science Engineering
• Agriculture, Education (Ag, Math, Sci) Science
  Math

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Guidance Office Services

• Counseling
• Individual
• Group
• Referrals
• ILP
• Testing
• ACT
• Explore
• PLAN
• Lexile
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 130 300 best time, but others available
• Website
• Linked to GC Web Page
• http//www.graves.k12.ky.us/

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How can I check my childs progress in school?

• Infinite Campus parent portal is available!
  (activation keys)
• Progress reports sent at midterm and at the end
  of a grading period through homeroom.
• Subject websites
• Teacher E-Mail
• Class Assignments
• Syllabus
• Notes
• Tutorials often available
• Extended School Services

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Research shows high school students want and need
their parents/guardians to be involved.

• Parent Volunteers
• Office/Clerical help
• Lunchroom supervision/monitoring
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Special Skills/Interests you are willing to share
• Clubs, Organizations, Sports, Other
  extra-curricular activities

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Research shows involved students are successful
students.

• Clubs
• Sports, Band, Other Extra-Curricular
  Opportunities
• Rush Week in September
• Wide Variety of Interests Represented
• Nominal Fees for some groups
• Students need to find their niche
• Students who are connected to their school
  community are more successful academically and
  socially.

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Student Handbook Information

• Discipline
• Handbooks will be given out soon
• Practices and procedures reviewed in
  classes/homerooms/academies
• Dress Code
• Shorts and skirts 3 above knee
• No tank tops
• No holes in jeans 3 above knee
• Be mindful of low cut shirts
• New cell phone policy

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Drop Off/Pick Up

• Drop students off in the back of school and
  continue to either exit out Jimtown Road or
  circle the high school (Be careful not to cross
  the lanes of traffic.)
• Pick up in the front and make sure to keep bus
  lanes clear.
• 758-302

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Grading Policy

• At this point in your students academic career,
  grades become critically important.
• Cumulative GPA/grading
• KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence
  Scholarships)
• Earning Credits toward Graduation
• Promotion Requirements (6 credits to be a
  sophomore)

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Attendance

• Absence 1 4 (per class) Excused with phone
  call and note from parent/guardian
• Absence 5 8 (per class) Unexcused unless
  verified by doctor
• Absences over 8 (per class) All absences
  (including excused) must be made up in equal time
• Block Scheduling Makes a Difference!
• Tardies
• On 3rd unexcused tardy an after-school detention
  is assigned

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GC Youth Services Center

• A Referral source to community agencies
• Works in collaboration with the Guidance office
  to provide student/family support
• Student programs to promote involvement and
  connection to their community and school
• Funding for the center is based on free/reduced
  lunch applicationseven if students/families
  choose not to participate in the lunch program
• Can provide limited financial assistance to
  families- per state guidelines

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Additional High School Info

• Bookstore
• School Supplies regularly available
• Open every block/ They deliver!
• Special Interest items available
• Coffee Shop!!
• Lockers and Combinations
• Shelves are encouraged and helpful
• Camp/Homeroom
• Pass time
• 4 minutesget everything done you need to get
  done
• Fees and Schedule Pick-Up-Bring Schedule
  Tomorrow!
• Daily Announcements
• Available on GC Website
• WGCE Broadcast on local cable