1. Greenwich High School www.greenwichschools.org NINTH GRADE ORIENTATION Class of 2019

2. Welcome Greenwich High School is a collaborative community of learners dedicated to academic excellence, civic engagement, social responsibility, and personal integrity.

3. Co-President: Cricket Dyment Co-President: Lisa Graffeo P.T.A.

4. Lorraine Termini Dean of Student Life Office of Student Life

5. Carlos Franco School Resource Officer Greenwich Police Department

6. Academic Excellence 57% of students take and pass one or more Advanced Placement classes Average A.P. score: 3.7 out of 5.0 28 AP courses offered 90% of graduates attend college AP and SAT at or near 10 year highs – rank GHS top third of DRGs A and B

7. Academic Support  Learning Centers  Stand By Me  Skills for Success (summer)  AVID  STARS  Reading classes and programs

8. Opportunities for all  sports = 51%  student activities = 88%  music program = 952 (students)  theater program – 456 (students)

9. GHS Attendance Policy Expectation: students are present, on time, and active participants in the learning process Threshold for number of Excused and Unexcused absences and Tardies per semester per course Appeals process

10. Developing a Program  Graduation Requirements  Student Interests, Needs and Future Plans  Prerequisites outlined in Course of Study Guide  Academic Performance

11. Graduation Requirements  English – 4 credits  Math – 3 credits  Science – 3 credits  Social Studies – 3 credits  World Language – 2.0 credits  The Arts – 1.5 credits  P.E./Health – 1.5 credits  Electives – 6 credits  Performance Standards

12. Developing a Program  Graduation Requirements  Student Interests, Needs and Future Plans  Prerequisites outlined in Course of Study Guide  Academic Performance

13. Ninth Grade Schedule  Math (Algebra or Geometry)  Science (Biology or Integrated Science)  English (World Literature)  Social Studies (Global Studies)  World Language  Physical Education/Health  Electives

14. Next Steps 3/3Return elective course requests forms to 8 th Grade Counselor 3/16Notification of academic recommendation 4/2Course Registration Completed 4/28House Orientation for Parents @ GHS 9/19 th Grade Orientation at GHS

15. GHS Administrators (13-14) Dana Tulotta – Folsom House & Mathematics Brigid Barry – Sheldon House & English Rich Alessi – Bella House & Social Studies Viviana Conner – World Language Coordinator John DeLuca – Science, Technology Education Rosemarie Ampha – Special Education Judith Nedell– Guidance Coordinator

16. Communication GHS Website: http://www.greenwichschools.org http://www.greenwichschools.org e-mail: first_last@greenwich.k12.ct.usfirst_last@greenwich.k12.ct.us Twitter: @GHSHeadmaster @GHS_Cards (Student Activities)