Groves High School 8th grade visit BBBS

Introductions Who are we? What do your Big Brother Big Sister mentors do for you?

Academics Class expectations Homework policies Grades on transcript for univeristies begin in 9th grade What classes are important Study halls (BBBS study cafés) X-block / mandatory x-blocks Lunch help (Bio, Math, English, Spanish)

Athletics What sports teams do we have? Conditioning Tryouts Grades (have to be passing classes) Clearing house contact Mr. Kolb Where you can find information… http://grovesathletics.com/

Band and Orchestra Award winning groups Orchestra traveled to Italy to play Marching band Where you can find information… Band: Mr. Krum Orchestra: Mr. Shawver

Theater, Forensic, Debate Award winning groups Compete at State level and National level Fall musical (GPAC) Freshman Sophomore shows Forensic tournaments Debate tournaments

Groves Student Congress (GSC) Get involved to lead school activities Class level School level Spirit week Falcon to Falcon Operation volleyball Ping pong tournament Where you can find information… Contact Mrs. Mason

Other fun events and clubs Pep Rally Freshmen lock-in Club activities LINKS lunches Interact club Green club

Important Dates for incoming Freshmen… Band Camp Football Camp Fall Sports Tryouts Registration packet pickup 9th grade orientation day (during day) Activities night

Your BBBS Big: will contact you by the second week of August will call and talk with you about orientation day and getting ready for school will be your best personal resource for Groves will have fun activities for you all year

We look forward to meeting you! -BBBS