Parents of

Class of 2015GRHS

Online Scheduling TimelineFebruary 15th

8th Grade Class MeetingProgram of Studies Booklets and Course Selection sheets distributed

February 28rd

8th grade online scheduling in the Media Center

March 1st – March 24th

Individual meetings with students to discuss course selections 

March 28th

Course selection sheets, signed by a parent, due to counselors

English 9 World History Math: Algebra 1 or Geometry Science: Physical Science or Biology Language: French, Spanish or Chinese Physical Education/ Health 2 Blocks of Electives Lunch

GR Graduation Requirements1. Pass the NJ High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA)2. Earn 122.5 credits3. Complete the following course of study:

o 4 years of:o English, Math, History, Science, Physical Education/Health

o 2 years of foreign language at the high school levelo 0.5 year of computer scienceo 0.5 year of financial and economic literacy o 10 credits of fine, visual and/or performing artso 10 credits of career education and/or consumer, family life

education (which may be satisfied through alternative methods of infusion into other courses, course equivalents, or a career education course)

Be on TimeBe OrganizedGet into a RoutineUse your Agenda Book for AssignmentsCheck Teacher Webpages and Family Access Keep Up with Your WorkGet Help ImmediatelySee your Counselor

GOALS4-year plan Study habits Organizational skills Prioritizing Involvement

Post-graduation plan What’s next?

Chorus Color Guard Community Service Club Environmental Club Fashion Club

Future Business Leaders of America

Future Educators of America Gay-Straight Alliance Girls Learn International High School Concert Band High School Jazz Band High School Marching Band Hispanic Honor Society In Between/Literary Magazine Jewelry Club

Journalist/School Newspaper Key Club Model U.N. Club National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Peer Leadership Science League/NJ Societe Honoraire De Francais Student Council Technology Team Drama Club:

o Fall - Dramao Spring – Musical

Weightlifting(Fall/Winter/Spring) Yearbook

FootballCross CountryGirl’s TennisGirl’s SoccerBoy’s SoccerCheerleadingField Hockey

Boy’s BasketballGirl’s BasketballWrestlingBoy’s Indoor TrackGirl’s Indoor TrackCheerleading Ice HockeySwimming (Club)Bowling (Club)

Boy’s TennisBoy’s LacrosseGirl’s LacrosseGolfBoy’s TrackGirl’s Track

SoftballBaseball

Glen Ridge High School Athletics

Important Information and Dates Mid-May: Fall Sport Sign Ups. Announcements will be made on GRTV for signups. The

date, time & team room location will be announced. Also, flyers will be posted throughout school regarding signups. At signups, student-athletes will get a registration packet.

Early June: Meet The Coaches Night. This is for all fall teams. This night give you the opportunity to meet you child’s coach and receive important information pertaining to that team such as practice schedules, game schedules, team rules and guideline and expectations.

July 15th: All physicals must be turned into the GRHS health office to ensure student participation on the opening day of practice. All students must have a physical completed by their private physician. Free physicals will be made available by the school physician for those students who do not have a medical home.

August 15th: Official start of football practice per NJSIAA rules. September 8th : Official start of the regular season for all sports. Early October: Winter Sport Sign Ups Early November: All registration information due. Practices begin the first Monday

after the day after Thanksgiving except for Ice Hockey and swimming

Middle of January: Spring Sport Sign Ups Early February: Registration packet due. 1st Friday in March: Official start of spring practice per NJSIAA rules. April 1st: Start of the Spring Regular Season.

Who is my counselor? Last name beginning

with A – F:

Mrs. DEPTULA

Last name beginning with G – M

Ms. LANDGRABER

Last name beginning with N – Z:Mr. WARD

In collaboration with Student Assistance Counselor

Mrs. KOBYLINSKIGrades 7-12

Focus on education, prevention, early identification, intervention, referral and confidential support for students and

parents.

THANK YOU FOR COMING

WE LOOK FORWARD TO

WORKING TOGETHER

WITH YOU!!!