GRANDBLANCHIGH

SCHOOL

Incoming Freshmen

Scheduling and Informational

Meeting

2020CLASS OF

We believe all students can learn; therefore,

we will establish high standards

and create an environment that

engages our students in academic work

resulting in high levels of

achievement.

SUCCESS FOR ALL…..WHATEVER IT TAKES

Grand Blanc High School

Mission

DR. JENNIFER HAMMOND PRINCIPAL

Mr. Chris Belcher Assistant PrincipalMr. Gary Goetzinger Assistant Principal

Mrs. Patricia Poelke Assistant Principal

Mr. Kevin Keilitz Student Advisor

Mrs. Allyson Walroth Student Advisor

Mrs. Mary Gardner Counselor/Department Chair

Mrs. Pamela Hall Counselor

Mr. John Hentes Counselor

Mrs. Nicole Kernen Counselor

Mrs. Phyllis Mol Counselor

Mrs. Maureen Newman Special Education Department Chair

GBHS Staff

SUBJECT CREDITSENGLISH 4

MATH 4

SCIENCE 3

SOCIAL STUDIES 3

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ½

HEALTH ½

TECHNOLOGY ½

VISUAL, PERFORMING & APPLIED ARTS (VPAA) 1WORLD LANGUAGE Choose one: 2 credits of same World Language/1 credit of World Language AND 1 credit of CTE (Career and Tech Education)/1 credit of World Language AND I credit of VPAA

2

ELECTIVES 5 ½

TOTAL CREDITS 24

Additional Graduation Requirements

Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) Junior Year

Career Interview Junior YearState Online Experience completed through technology requirement and technology standards embedded in all subject areas.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSState of Michigan & Grand Blanc Community Schools

World Language

1.Middle School Spanish and French

• Count toward the GBHS graduation requirement• Grades and credits go on high school transcript

2.

World Language requirement for college admissions• Varies from school-to-school

Examples of Michigan colleges:University of Michigan-Ann Arbor & Michigan State University

• Look for at least two years of the same language• Want at least one year taken in high school

Central Michigan University & Western Michigan University• Do not require for admission

Check with individual colleges for admissions requirements

• French• Spanish• German• Chinese• American Sign Language

WORLD LANGUAGE OPTIONS AT GBHS

ENGLISH 9

IPS (Intro

to Physical Science

)

WORLD HISTORY

MATH

Placement in English 9, Math, IPS (Introduction to Physical Science) and World History will be determined by:• 8th Grade

– PSAT scores– Academic progress– Teacher recommendations

Course Placement

PSAT(given at the middle schools)• Reading, Writing and Language and Math• Practice test for the SAT college entrance exam taken in

the junior year

Example

Freshmen Schedule

1ST SEMESTER Credits

English 9 ½

World History ½

IPS (Physical Science) ½

Math ½

Physical Education ½

Elective ½

TOTAL 3

2ND SEMESTER Credits

English 9 ½

World History ½

IPS (Physical Science) ½

Math ½

Health ½

Elective ½

TOTAL 3

Freshmen Course Request Form

Student ID#:

Last Name: First Name:

Course Number(s) Course Name Credit Course Number(s) Course Name CreditArt Family & Consumer Science0601 Art Fundamentals ½ 0851 Foods & Nutrition ½0619 Intro to Ceramics ½

0620 Advanced Ceramics ½ Music0612 Textiles I ½ 9061/9062 Mixed Chorus 1

0613 Textiles II ½ 9261/9262 Concert Band (Woodwinds) 10621 Digital Media Arts I ½ 9271/9272 Concert Band (Brass/Percussion) 1

7810/7811 Broadcasting & Video Production 1 0920 Marching Band/Color Guard ½

Business Management/Finance7401/7402 Marketing I 17631/7632 Accounting I 1 Physical Education7741/7742 Modern Business 1 0969 Lifelong Fitness ½

(Must have passed 9th grade PE 0941)Computer Technology7641/7642 Web Design 1 Social Studies0344 Computer Science I ½ 5581/5582 AP Human Geography 1

0345 Computer Science II ½

(Must be in Geometry or higher math to take CS I & II)

Engineering & Industrial Technology World Language8001/8002 Woodworking (Male) 1 2311/2312 Spanish I 1

8007/8008 Woodworking (Female) 1 2321/2322 Spanish II 1

8010/8011 Engineering I 1 2331/2332 Spanish III 10821 Modern Technology I ½ 2011/2012 French I 1

0828 Modern Technology II ½ 2021/2022 French II 1

2111/2112 German I 1

English 2121/2122 German II 1

0161 English Strategies ½ 2361/2362 Chinese I 1

0187 Speech I ½ 2363/2364 Chinese II 10188 Speech II ½

0519 World Affairs ½

1801/1802 Drama I 1

DIRECTIONS: From the above list of classes, pick your top FOUR choices and print them below in order of preference. You can choose both 1 and ½ credit classes. If you choose a ½ credit class, you must choose at least two. Only write one class per line.

□ Check this box if you are taking MARCHING BAND next year. Do not write it on the lines below.

(Students in Marching Band will have a total of 6.5 credits during their freshmen year.)

(This is a college level course and requires a separate application. Summer homework is required.)

Freshmen Course Request Form Class of 2020 East Middle School

REQUIRED CLASSES: Placement in English 9, Math, Introductory Physical Science (IPS), and World History will be determined by scores earned on the Explore Test, performance in 8th grade classes and teacher recommendation and will not be listed on this form.

1. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________

2. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________

3. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________

4. _________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________

Course Numbers Course Name Credit

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

• College classes taught at the high schoolHigh school credit / Possible college credit(900 seats filled second semester)Out of 933 exams last year:661 (71%) received a 3, 4, or 5

• OfferingsCurrently offer 18 courses, adding AP Seminar

• Summer work required• Must be a motivated student• Advanced Placement test given in May

Must earn a qualifying score to earn college creditCheck individual colleges for scores

Curriculum Review

EnglishMr. Nicholas Popadich, Department Chair

Successful completion of one in each of the following categories:

1. English 9 Pre AP English 9 General English 9

2. English 10 Pre AP English 10 General English 10

3. American Literature Advanced Placement Language Literature & Writing Survey

4.

Academic Research & Composition AND ½ English Elective OR Humanities

Advanced Placement Literature

Media Literacy & Composition AND½ English elective

• Drama I, II, III• Speech I, II• World Affairs• Debate• Journalism• Newspaper• Technical Theater• Bible as Literature

• Humanities• Science Fiction• Shakespeare• Yearbook• English Strategies• Creative Writing• Contemporary

Literature

ELECTIVES

MathematicsMrs. Sarah Johnson, Department Chair

Successful completion of one in each of the following levels:

Level 1 Algebra I with Algebra Support Algebra I

Level 2 Technical Geometry Geometry Honors Geometry

Level 3 Algebra II A & B (2 years) Algebra II Honors Algebra II

Semester Courses (select 2)• Trigonometry• Intro to Calculus (12th grade only)• College Algebra• Probability & Statistics• Sports Statistics• Computer Science 1, 2, 3, 4

Full Year Courses• Honors Precalculus• AP Statistics• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Computer Science A• AP Computer Science Principles

The fourth required credit may be earned by completing the following:

Curriculum Review

8th Grade Math

Algebra ISupport Optional

Algebra IWith

Algebra Support

A, B, CGrades

D, EGrades

Algebra IHonors

Geometry

Geometry

Algebra ISupport OptionalA, B

GradesC

GradesE

Grades

8th Grade Math Course Progression

Curriculum Review

ScienceMr. Brian Hugo, Department Chair

Successful completion of one in each of the following categories:

9th IPS/FME IPS/FME Honors

10th Biology BSCS Biology

11th Chemistry Honors Chemistry Principles of Chemistry

• Earth Science• Material Science• Oceanography• Principles of Physics• PSSC Physics• AP Physics• AP Environmental Science• AP Biology• AP Chemistry

ELECTIVES

relating to and engaging our students!

comparing yesterday to today!

inspiring them to greatness and active citizenship!

student thinking!

multiple perspectives!

Social Studies: Our focus is on…

embracing technology to make connections outside of our classroom!

Curriculum Review

Social StudiesMr. Todd Babiasz, Department Chair

Successful completion of one in each of the following categories:

1. World History AP World History (11th/12th grade*) General World History

2. US History AP US History General US History

3. Government AP Government General Government

4. Economics AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

General Economics

• AP Human Geography• African-American History• AP World History• AP Psychology• Psychology• Law and Society• Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD)• Sociology

ELECTIVES

AP Human Geography

1.Human Geography focuses on how we make places, how we organize space and society, how we interact with each other in places and across space, and how we make sense of others and ourselves in our locality, region, and world.

2.Topics of Study Include: Population and Migration, Cultural Patterns, Agricultural and Rural Land Use, Industrialization and Economical Development and Cities and Urban Land Use.

• This DOES NOT fulfill the freshmen World History Requirement.• Great for those students who are in the AP “track” and want to take AP World History as

a junior or senior.• It is a full year elective credit in Social Studies for grades 9-12.• It is heavy in the area of reading and writing compared to traditional classes.• Passion/Interest in Social Studies helps.• It is challenging, rigorous and rewarding: college level work and possible credit.• It is a great opportunity to challenge and better yourself in preparation for college.

Application available online

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SIGNING UP FOR THIS CLASS:

Special Education ServicesMrs. Maureen Newman, Department Chair

Team Taught classes for most students• General Education and Special Education teacher co-taught classes

• Class is a combination of students who receive special education support and those who do not

• Michigan Merit Curriculum, may or may not be NCAA approved

Basic Level Self-Contained Academic Courses• Smaller class size, 15 or less

• Different curriculum, doesn’t meet Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements

• Academics below grade level standards

• Diploma with Personal Curriculum required or some students go on to other post high school programs

Link – Peer to Peer Support• General Education Students serve as friend/mentor and accompany a special needs student to class

• Role of the LINK student is to model and support being a friend in the areas of academics, socialization and behavior

Curriculum Review

Visual ArtsMrs. Aimee Londrigan, Teacher

VISUAL ARTS OPTIONSART FUNDAMENTALS INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICSDRAWING, PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA ADVANCED CERAMICSDIGITAL MEDIA ARTS I, II BROADCASTING & VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 STUDIO ART I & II BROADCASTING & VIDEO PRODUCTION

ADVANCED

TEXTILES I, II

Curriculum Review

Performing ArtsMrs. Sarah Stockton, Teacher

PERFORMING ARTS OPTIONSCHOIR BAND DRAMA

MIXED CHORUS CONCERT BAND DRAMA IGIRLS’ GLEE CLUB SYMPHONIC BAND DRAMA IICHORALE WIND ENSEMBLE DRAMA III

MARCHING BAND/COLOR GUARD

TECHNICAL THEATER

Curriculum Review

Engineering & Industrial TechnologyMr. Brad Bailey, Teacher

ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS AT GBHS

WOODWORKING (1 credit)Grades 9,10,11,12

MODERN TECHNOLOGY I (½ credit) Grades 9-12MODERN TECHNOLOGY II (½ credit) Grades 9-12

CONSTRUCTION TRADES I (1 credit)Grades 10,11,12CONSTRUCTION TRADES II (1 credit)Grades 11,12CONSTRUCTION/WOODWORKING – ADVANCED STUDIES (1 credit)Grades 11,12

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I BLOCK (2 credits)Grades 10,11,12AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II BLOCK (2 credits) Grades 11,12ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY BLOCK (2 credits) Grades 11,12

ENGINEERING I (1 credit) Grades 9,10,11,12ENGINEERING II (1 credit) Grades 10,11,12ENGINEERING III (1 credit) Grades 11,12

CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP (½ credit or 1 credit) Grades 11,12

Double Counting a Course

What does this mean?• Being able to use one course to meet multiple graduation

requirements• Only the class double counts, not the credit.

Example of double counting a class:• Digital Media Arts can be used to fulfill these requirements:

• Technology• VPAA (Visual, Performing and Applied Arts)

Exception: Cannot double count a class used to meet the 2nd year World Language requirement

• Eligibility Requirements– Approved Core Courses

• Must take 16 Core Courses in high school• Core Courses are listed in the GBHS Course

Selection Guide– GPA

• Calculated using only core course grades– ACT or SAT

• Must achieve a qualifying ACT or SAT score– Graduate from high school

• For more information…– www.eligibilitycenter.org– See your high school counselor for

questions!

• Division I– Central Michigan University– Eastern Michigan University– Michigan State University– Oakland University– University of Detroit Mercy– University of Michigan– Western Michigan University

• Division II– Ferris State University– Grand Valley State University– Hillsdale College– Lake Superior State University– Michigan Tech University– Northern Michigan University– Northwood University– Saginaw Valley State University– Wayne State University

NCAANational Collegiate Athletic Association

Testing Out of Classes

WE OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST OUT OF A COURSE

A test score of 80% or higher • Credit is awarded, but no grade is included in the GPA

April 30 – Study materials mailed home

Mid-June – Students complete tests

Teacher Request Letter

Parents may submit a written request if they would like their child NOT to be scheduled with a teacher.

Only parents whose older children have had a poor experience with a teacher may make this request.

All requests are to be submitted to Dr. Hammond’s office no later than May 1st.

Requests will be honored if at all possible.

A letter needs to be submitted annually.

Summer School

Purpose: • To improve math skills for students earning a D or E in 8th grade

math• To complete PE and/or Health

Two teacher-led sessions:• Each session 12 days• 8:00 am - 3:00 pm• Can earn a ½ credit per session • $150 per ½ credit

Online Options Available

New Student Enrollment

Students who attend GB East or West Middle School do NOT need to enroll.

Enrollment packets can be obtained:

Tonight in the Main Office

Downloaded from the high school website

In the Main Office at HS East or West Campus(Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm)

Enrollment must be complete before turning in Course Request Sheet.

Freshmen Orientation

WHEN• August 23, 24, 25• Make-Up Orientation August 29

WHERE• GBHS East Campus

• Turn in forms from summer mailing• Yearbook picture taken• Receive ID card • Pick up class schedule and books• Receive locker assignment• Walk through your schedule

May 19, 2016

Moving on UpSteps for High School Success

Understanding the differences between middle school and high school

Resources for success

Grand Blanc High School

CLASS OF 2020WELCOMEGrand Blanc High School