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Welcome Guidance Breakfast 2015 Glen Ridge High School Grades 7 and 8

Welcome Guidance Breakfast 2015 Glen Ridge High School Grades 7 and 8. Middle School Years. Learning Community. Transition. Getting Involved. friendships. School Spirit. The conflicted “middle- schooler ”. Risk-takers, curious, adventurous yet Feelings are hurt easily.

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Welcome Guidance Breakfast 2015 Glen Ridge High School Grades 7 and 8

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  1. WelcomeGuidance Breakfast 2015Glen Ridge High SchoolGrades 7 and 8

  2. Middle School Years Learning Community Transition Getting Involved friendships School Spirit

  3. The conflicted “middle-schooler” Risk-takers, curious, adventurous yet Feelings are hurt easily Seek independence yet Need to be pampered and protected Withdraw and want private life yet Seek acceptance from peers Demand privileges yet Avoid responsibilities

  4. Support System • GR website – www.glenridge.org • Family Access (Skyward) • Agenda / Assignment Book • Period 9: 2:50 - 3:15 • Media Center: open until 4:00 • Text Books • on-line • District website – textbook inventory

  5. Support System (cont.) • Study Skills transition course (7th) • Peer leadership (8th) • Study Hall period • 7th - 2 X per week • 8th – 1X per week (plus Peer Leadership) • Visit Content teacher • Peer Tutoring • Homework Club- Room 229, Thursdays, Block 9

  6. Homework Teacher WebPages GR District home page Select GRHS Click on Faculty Select faculty member

  7. Student Recognition • Character • Those students recognized for good character will meet with Mr. Heitmann. Parents will be notified and names are published in the school newspaper. • Honor Roll • High Honor Roll – no grade lower than A- in all classes • Honor Roll – no grade lower than B- in all classes • Honors Breakfast in June

  8. Peer Leadership Weekly meetings with senior peer leaders for team building and character education activities October 2: PL Field Day October 8: First PL meeting, then meets every Thursday until June Meet 2 Peer Leaders

  9. Individual Counseling Personal / social Emotional Academic Crisis Classroom Presentations Presenting a variety of topics in a classroom setting Small Group Counseling Counseling a small group based on a common need How may I help?

  10. Confidentiality

  11. Getting Involved… Builders Club (Community Service) Chinese Club Feminism Club/Girls Learn International Jazz Band Madrigals Math Counts Middle School Mentors Student Council Yearbook See the Middle School webpage for more information New Clubs! See Ms. Landgraber if you are interested in starting a new club.

  12. Field Trips • 7th Grade Class Trip • YMCA Camp Mason • September 25 • Final Payment due: Past Due • 8th Grade Class Trip • June • Details TBD Contact Mrs. Hamer or Ms. Landgraber for more information

  13. Upcoming Events September 18: Movie/BBQ Night October 23: Middle School Dance November 20: Middle Activity Night December 4: Middle School Dance

  14. Testing • InView (7th Graders): April 20, 2016 • PARCC: Late April/Early May • Only 1 testing window this year! • NJASK EOY Science (8th Graders): May 25-26

  15. Looking ahead. . . Scheduling for 2016- 2017 Academic Placements are based on teacher recommendations Waiver Policy- Minimum Requirements Students currently enrolled in… Honors Course in the subject area: C+ College Prep Course in the subject area: B+

  16. What a team! High School Counselors • Mrs. Lindsey Deptula • Mrs. Vivian Petrosino • Mr. Joseph Mazzarella In Collaboration With… • Ms. Heather Kobylinski – SAC • ESS

  17. How to contact me • Office: A200 • Phone: 973-429-8300 ext. 2010 • Email: jlandgraber@glenridge.org

  18. Have a terrific year!

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