Granby High School Announcements April 15-26, 2019

Our mission is to "Raise the Bar" so that ALL students will be well prepared for college and the world of work. This will be accomplished through rigor, relevance and relationships between all Granby stakeholders.

GRANBY HIGH’S SCHOOLWIDE INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS One hundred percent of students will show at least 10% growth in critical thinking skills as measured by results on performance based tasks, unit tests, SOL tests, industry certifications, AP tests, and IB tests.

Our Instructional Focus Statement At Granby High School, we will improve students' critical thinking skills through use of Kagan and cooperative learning strategies with JIGSAW, FISHBONE, and RECIPROCAL TEACHING as high yield strategies.

Looking at Student Work and Owning Our Data Students should see exemplary student work (for current units of study) as well as data posted in classes and on the halls throughout the building. Students should maintain unit test data forms in each class to track their progress and to set learning goals.

Kagan and Cooperative Learning Strategies Implementation with Fidelity Students should participate in Kagan and/or cooperative learning strategies in each class on a daily basis. Students should complete JIGSAW, FISHBONE, and RECIPROCAL TEACHING strategies in each class for each unit of study!

Reading and Writing to Improve Literacy Every student should engage in focused and/or sustained silent reading activities on a daily basis in every class. Every ninth and tenth grader should be using a writing structure to develop persuasive writing responses in English and Health classes at least 4 times each quarter.

Goal for Improving Attendance Chronic student absenteeism will be reduced by at least 10% (from 20% to 10%) in order to meet school accreditation in the area of attendance.

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy!

. Theory of Action

Norfolk Public Schools students will develop their individual potential, maximize skills for lifelong learning, and successfully contribute to a global society. All personnel will intentionally facilitate an environment that supports exemplary and innovative teaching and learning opportunities in every school, in every classroom, every day, for every student – no exception.

Leadership Leadership facilitates and maximizes the efforts of all personnel to effectively promote and support teaching and learning.

Literacy Literacy is reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking critically.

Rigor Rigorous teaching and learning opportunities are academically, intellectually, and personally challenging.

Innovation Innovation promotes the implementation of emerging and transformational ideas and actions to support teaching and learning.

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy! Industry Certification Remediation Sessions Industry Certification remediation for the W!SE Financial and Work Place Readiness tests are after school as follows:

Monday, April 22: Room 28 Wednesday, April 24: Room 15V Monday, April 29: Room 1CL

CTE Industry Certification testing will be April 29 - May 10. Passing an Industry Certification is a graduation requirement. If you have any questions, please see your CTE teacher or Dr. Marshall.

Save the Dates: AP Testing: May 6-17; Late AP Testing May 22-24 IB Testing: May 7-24 SOL Testing: May 6-June 7 CTE Industry Certification Testing: April 29-May 10 Junior Ring Dance: May 4 Senior Prom: May 31 Graduation Rehearsal: June 7 at 3:45 p.m. (arrive 30 minutes early) Graduation: June 11 at 7:00 p.m.

April 12-13 Future Problem Solvers State Competition in Powhatan, Va. (Ms. Raskovic) 13-17 Varsity Baseball Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC (Coach Butler) 15-19 Spring Break 22-28 Virginia International Tattoo Festival 24 Report Cards Distributed FBLA Fieldtrip NAVSTA Norfolk (Ms. Stocks, Sponsor) Honorable MENtion and First Ladies Meeting 2:20 p.m 27 Saturday Detention 8:00-11:00 a.m. NATO Parade 10:00 a.m. (Band and NJROTC) 30 College ACCESS Fieldtrip (Ms. Ulanich, Sponsor)

Senior Announcement: ACCESS College Foundation is hosting the "I GOT IN 2019" event on April 30th! Seniors, who have been accepted into at least one college, and have filed a FAFSA have an opportunity to attend this event to celebrate your commitment to higher education. Please see Mrs. Ulanich in the ACCESS Office for a permission slip (space is limited)!

From the Counseling Department

Transcript Requests

Students, if you are applying to colleges using anything other than the Common Application, please make sure to request a transcript by doing one of the following:

1. Visit the School Counseling Office (Academy A or B) and request a transcript in person. 2. Access the Guidance page on the Granby website and follow the instructions on the page to request a transcript. 3. Email your school counselor to request a transcript. Be sure to include specific school or email information needed to make sure the transcript is sent where you intend it to be sent.

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS FOR THE CLASS OF 2019 If you know seniors who aren’t on the wall of stars, if they turn in their financial aid award letter, scholarship letter, college acceptance letter to their counselor or Ms. U, we will add them to the window! A senior does not need to commit to a particular school in order for the scholarship money to be used in our final count. Please also encourage seniors to complete the FAFSA so they won't miss out on any opportunities for free money.

THIS WEEK’S TOTAL: $17.71 MILLION in Scholarship Awards for the Class of 2019

Granby guidance website is up and running with current information for all students in the areas of college exploring and planning, SAT and ACT testing, upcoming college visits, summer opportunities, homework help and scholarship information. Please check out our website today!

College Visits TCC (by appointment) 4/24/19 09B (9:45) Graham TCC (by appointment) 5/10/19 09B (9:45) Graham *** Onsite Admissions Visit

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy! Congratulations Shining Star, Ms. Ellis, Mathematics Teacher

Congratulations to the FBLA State Competitors

From the right: Octavia Vanheckle, Ariyail Banks, Zarielle Anthony, Carys Jenkins, Zariawn Anthony, Shawna Alston, Kaitlyn Morris

On March 14th, 2019 Granby High School hosted 55 students from 12 different high school from the Hampton Roads area for the local exam of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO). Granby seniors Edward Noe and Shoaib Rana (see picture) are among 10 of the best students that qualified for the next round of competition. They will participate for the whole day in the theoretical and practical exam on April 26th at Norfolk State University. We wish them good luck in qualifying for the International Olympiad this summer.

Archery Club Dues of $5.00 needs to be remitted to Club Officers Marlin Adams, Noah Weaver, or Ms. Baylor prior to participating in Archery starting after spring break in the small gym. YEARBOOK SALES - Yearbooks are on sale online at Walsworth.com , in the main office or the students may stop by 19B to purchase them. The cost is $50. They will be on sale until sold out. Yearbooks have sold out for the past two years. Reserve yours today. Students should attend all classes every day. Any student who obtains 14 or more absences, whether excused or unexcused, will not be given credit, regardless of their grade. Seniors, save the date! Prom will be held May 31 at the Half Moone Center.

Seniors, thanks to all who have paid their dues. Dues are still $50 and will increase to $75 after February 28, so if you haven't already, pay your dues. Juniors: The ring dance will take place on May 4th at the Mambo Room from 7-10 pm. Tickets are $25 for those who have paid dues, $65 for those who have not paid dues. Guests are $30 and must complete an application from 17A. Prices will go up after April 12th. Girls Volleyball conditioning will run Tuesdays and Thursdays 230-430pm in Small Gym. Concussion and Physical forms are required. See Coach Villanueva in 21A for additional info.

Attention Seniors: If you have not placed your graduation announcement or cap and gown orders, you need to so as soon as possible. Go to: visiting https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.jostens.com&data=02%7C01%7Clgibson %40nps.k12.va.us%7C9e5cb05a2ae34fea268208d6b231f939%7C0c3b3cb60d6a4d31b043f61fb69363d3%7C0%7 C0%7C636892325049032886&sdata=U4YpDk%2FloXSvJ1yQLE%2Fkvlf3o%2B4JT53deMoCJA%2BYM14%3D &reserved=0

FUN GAMES • FOOD • RAFFLES

April 13 LAFAYETTE PARK 2PM-5PM 3500 Granby St

> SPONSORED BY: GHS LEADER ACADEMY < **EASTER BASKETS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED**

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy! Join us for the Norfolk Public Parent Night for Gifted and High-Ability Students Schools’ Office of Thursday, April 25 @ 6:00 pm Academic Rigor is hosting this

spring workshop for families of gifted and high- ability students in grades 5-12

Get more information on how to help your Come learn more gifted child about: succeed in school and meet the » Types of Gifted Learners secondary gifted » Adolescent Brain Development resource » AP Testing Strategies teachers! » Motivating Underachieving Students » Advocating for Twice-Exceptional Learners » Strategies for the Perfectionist » Teaching Empathy in the Social Media Age Questions? » Being Young, Gifted, and Black Contact » Transition to Middle School for Rising 6th Graders Kim Walsh: walsh1@ nps.k12.va.us or OAR Office 852-4764

Southside STEM Academy at Campostella 1106 Campostella Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy!

Granby High’s Outstanding Team Members of the Week From the Administrative Office

Dr. Marshall THANKS Dr. Marshall!!! Dr. Marshall is always willing to assist with subs and the Main Office staff greatly appreciates her willingness to serve.

From the CTE Department

Peney Williams Mrs. Peney Williams brings her experience from the business world to the classroom. She introduces the world of Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing to students. This year, and also in past years, she assists the DECA Marketing Student Organization at the regional level. With high expectations for all students, Mrs. Williams, introduces students to career choices, colleges and military opportunities.

Andrew Foor Andrew Foor is a new teacher this year who has settled into Granby High extremely well. His students respect him and enjoy his classes. He has been a great asset for the Earth Science Team!

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

TIME EVENT DETAILS

vs. B. T. Washington, Churchland, I. C. Norcom, Boys and Girls Outdoor 3:00pm Lake Taylor, Maury, Norview, Woodrow Wilson Track @ Woodrow Wilson High School

Tennis: Girls Varsity vs. B. T. Washington 3:30pm Match @ Granby High School

Tennis: Boys Varsity vs. B. T. Washington 3:30pm Match @ Northside Park

vs. Woodrow Wilson

4:00pm Baseball: JV Game @ Woodrow Wilson High School

vs. Woodrow Wilson

4:00pm Baseball: Varsity Game @ Granby High School

vs. Woodrow Wilson

4:00pm Softball: Varsity Game @ Granby High School

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

TIME EVENT DETAILS

Soccer: Girls vs. Lake Taylor 4:00pm Varsity Match @ Lake Taylor High School

Soccer: Boys vs. Lake Taylor 4:00pm Varsity Match @ Lake Taylor High School

Thursday, April 25, 2019

TIME EVENT DETAILS

Tennis: Girls 3:30pm vs. Churchland

Varsity Match

@ Granby High School

Tennis: Boys vs. Churchland 3:30pm Varsity Match @ Churchland High School

Friday, April 26, 2019

TIME EVENT DETAILS

Baseball: Varsity vs. I. C. Norcom 4:00pm Game @ I.C. Norcom High School

Softball: Varsity vs. I. C. Norcom 4:00pm Game @ I.C. Norcom High School

Soccer: Girls vs. Bayside 5:00pm Varsity Match @ Powhatan Stadium

Soccer: Boys vs. Bayside 7:00pm Varsity Match @ Powhatan Stadium

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy!