Thursday, September 30, 2010
Dual Enrollment
Reminder! Turn in your Dual Enrollment application for courses here at Johnstown High School no later than October 15. All applications and checks made payable to Penn Highlands Community College need to be turned in to Mr. Deater in the Guidance Office.
Oustanding Young Women's Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program. In addition to being a fun filled, learning experience, the Outstanding Young Woman program awards its winner a cash scholarship and over $30,000 in tuition scholarship assistance from various colleges and universities. Any Junior Class girl interested in participating in this year’s Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program can pick up an application in the Guidance Office from Miss Pavich. Also, you can print out an application online by going to the OYW website at : www.cambriasomersetoyw.org
Monday, September 27, 2010
College/Military Visits
The following college/military visits will take place in October and November at JHS:
Army
October 12th and 26th
November 9th and 23rd
Penn Highlands
October 8th and 20th
November 10th and 22nd
Central PA College
November 3rd
Robert Morris College
November 2nd
Open House will take place September 30th from 5:30-7:30.
During open house, the following colleges and universities will be present:
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
St. Francis University
Cambria Rowe Business College
Penn Highlands Community College
Mount Aloysius College
Army
October 12th and 26th
November 9th and 23rd
Penn Highlands
October 8th and 20th
November 10th and 22nd
Central PA College
November 3rd
Robert Morris College
November 2nd
Open House will take place September 30th from 5:30-7:30.
During open house, the following colleges and universities will be present:
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
St. Francis University
Cambria Rowe Business College
Penn Highlands Community College
Mount Aloysius College
After School Live Courses
Students are reminded that failed classes can be made up in After School Live. All completed applications MUST BE TURNED INTO YOUR COUNSELOR before being considered for enrollment.
CDT Testing
CDT testing will be given in Science and English October, 7,8 and 11. These tests are online assessments designed to provide diagnostic information to guide instruction and remediation. If you have any questions contact Mr. Mulvehill at 533-5601 ext 4001.
OPEN HOUSE
The Greater Johnstown High School will be holding a Fall Open House on Thursday, September 30th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Students along with their parents/guardians are urged to attend as information regarding student achievement and educational programs will be presented by the faculty and guidance counselors.
Representatives from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Mount Aloysius, Saint Francis, and Cambria Rowe will be available in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. to answer questions regarding college financial aid.
The goal of the GJHS administration and faculty is to provide each student with meaningful educational experiences that effectively prepare them for post-secondary education and ultimately successful attainment of rewarding personal career goals. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding scheduling, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s guidance counselor at the following number (814) 533-5601.
Mr. Chick Ext. 1184
Mr. Mulvehill Ext. 4001
Mr. Deater Ext. 1112
Ms. Pavich Ext. 1185
Representatives from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Mount Aloysius, Saint Francis, and Cambria Rowe will be available in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. to answer questions regarding college financial aid.
The goal of the GJHS administration and faculty is to provide each student with meaningful educational experiences that effectively prepare them for post-secondary education and ultimately successful attainment of rewarding personal career goals. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding scheduling, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s guidance counselor at the following number (814) 533-5601.
Mr. Chick Ext. 1184
Mr. Mulvehill Ext. 4001
Mr. Deater Ext. 1112
Ms. Pavich Ext. 1185
PSSA Graduation Requirements
Based on school board policy students must complete one of the following criteria, to be eligible for graduation:
1. Students must score proficient or advanced in Reading and Math or pass an alternate assessment (Students must complete the PSSA in Reading and Math to be eligible for an alternate assessment)
2. If a student completes the PSSA in Reading and Math and doesn’t score proficient or advanced, one of the following alternate assessments must be successfully completed to be eligible for graduation.
a. Score Proficient or Advanced on the PSSA senior retest that will be given 10/25 to 11/5 2010 (Test scores will be available approximately at the end of January 2011)
b. Score at least 400 on the SAT in the area of deficiency
c. Score proficient on the IU-8 assessment
d. Complete an After School Live 23 day PSSA class. (For further information contact Cyndi Ahlborn at 533-5601 ext 4001)
1. Students must score proficient or advanced in Reading and Math or pass an alternate assessment (Students must complete the PSSA in Reading and Math to be eligible for an alternate assessment)
2. If a student completes the PSSA in Reading and Math and doesn’t score proficient or advanced, one of the following alternate assessments must be successfully completed to be eligible for graduation.
a. Score Proficient or Advanced on the PSSA senior retest that will be given 10/25 to 11/5 2010 (Test scores will be available approximately at the end of January 2011)
b. Score at least 400 on the SAT in the area of deficiency
c. Score proficient on the IU-8 assessment
d. Complete an After School Live 23 day PSSA class. (For further information contact Cyndi Ahlborn at 533-5601 ext 4001)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
GJHS Testing Schedule
2010-2011 GJHS Testing Schedule
Local Assessments
4-Sight Schedule
4-Sight Benchmark Test #1
September 8th and 9th / Make up 10th
4-Sight Benchmark Test #2
October 20th & 21st / Make up 22nd
4-Sight Benchmark Test #3
January 5th & 6th / Make up 7th
4-Sight Benchmark Test #4
May 10th & 11th / Make up 12th
Final Exams
Semester Class Finals (January 12th & 13th, 2011)
Final Exam (TBD)
TPIA
TPIA (March 1st & 2nd, 2011)
GJSD Established Testing Dates Subject to Change
State Assessments
PSSA/PASA
PSSA - Retest (October 25th - November 5th, 2010)
PASA Reading & Math (February 14th - March 25th 2011)
PSSA Reading & Math (March 14th - 25th, 2011)
PSSA Writing (March 28th - April 1st 2011)
PSSA Science (April 4th - 8th, 2011)
PSSA Make-ups (April 11th - 15th, 2011)
PASA Science (May 2nd - 27th, 2011)
NOCTI
NOCTI - Written (March 10th-11th, 2011)
NOCTI - Performance (March 14th -25th, 2011)
National Assessments
College Board
PSAT (October 13th, 2010)
ACT (9/11, 10/23 & 12-11 of 2010 & 2/12, 4/9 & 6/11 of 2011)
SAT (6/5, 10/9, 11/6 & 12/4 of 2010 & 1/22, 3/12, 5/7 & 6/4 of 2011)
Advanced Placement Exams
Chemistry (May 2nd, 2011)
Calculus AB (May 4th, 2011)
English Lit & Comp (May 5th, 2011)
US History (May 6th, 2011)
Biology (May 9th, 2011)
English Lang & Comp (May 11th, 2011)
Spanish Literature (May 13th, 2011)
Military Entrance Exam
ASVAB February 8- Alt date February 15
Local Assessments
4-Sight Schedule
4-Sight Benchmark Test #1
September 8th and 9th / Make up 10th
4-Sight Benchmark Test #2
October 20th & 21st / Make up 22nd
4-Sight Benchmark Test #3
January 5th & 6th / Make up 7th
4-Sight Benchmark Test #4
May 10th & 11th / Make up 12th
Final Exams
Semester Class Finals (January 12th & 13th, 2011)
Final Exam (TBD)
TPIA
TPIA (March 1st & 2nd, 2011)
GJSD Established Testing Dates Subject to Change
State Assessments
PSSA/PASA
PSSA - Retest (October 25th - November 5th, 2010)
PASA Reading & Math (February 14th - March 25th 2011)
PSSA Reading & Math (March 14th - 25th, 2011)
PSSA Writing (March 28th - April 1st 2011)
PSSA Science (April 4th - 8th, 2011)
PSSA Make-ups (April 11th - 15th, 2011)
PASA Science (May 2nd - 27th, 2011)
NOCTI
NOCTI - Written (March 10th-11th, 2011)
NOCTI - Performance (March 14th -25th, 2011)
National Assessments
College Board
PSAT (October 13th, 2010)
ACT (9/11, 10/23 & 12-11 of 2010 & 2/12, 4/9 & 6/11 of 2011)
SAT (6/5, 10/9, 11/6 & 12/4 of 2010 & 1/22, 3/12, 5/7 & 6/4 of 2011)
Advanced Placement Exams
Chemistry (May 2nd, 2011)
Calculus AB (May 4th, 2011)
English Lit & Comp (May 5th, 2011)
US History (May 6th, 2011)
Biology (May 9th, 2011)
English Lang & Comp (May 11th, 2011)
Spanish Literature (May 13th, 2011)
Military Entrance Exam
ASVAB February 8- Alt date February 15
After School Live/Pride & Tradition Update
After School Live/Pride & Tradition has moved to room A228 at GJHS.
After School Live/Pride & Tradition began on September 15th and runs from 2:45-5:15pm and is being offered Monday thru Friday during the 2010-2011 school year.
If you have any questions feel free to contact the After School Live/Pride & Tradition Office at (814)533-5601 x1330.
After School Live/Pride & Tradition began on September 15th and runs from 2:45-5:15pm and is being offered Monday thru Friday during the 2010-2011 school year.
If you have any questions feel free to contact the After School Live/Pride & Tradition Office at (814)533-5601 x1330.
Penn Highlands Dual Enrollment at GJHS
Students can receive college credits from Penn Highlands Community College when the take courses at GJHS.
If you are enrolled in AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP English, Literature and Composition, College Algebra, Calculus, AP U.S. History I & II (must take both to receive credit), French I & II, Spanish I, II, & III you are eligible to receive college credits for a very affordable fee of $30 per college credit payable to Penn Highland Community College.
All courses are 3 credits except AP Biology and AP Chemistry which are 4 credits. Mr. Deater is visiting each accepted class at JHS and will discuss details and answer questions.
Deadline for completed forms and check/money order is October 15, 2010.
Return all applications to Mr. Deater
If you are enrolled in AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP English, Literature and Composition, College Algebra, Calculus, AP U.S. History I & II (must take both to receive credit), French I & II, Spanish I, II, & III you are eligible to receive college credits for a very affordable fee of $30 per college credit payable to Penn Highland Community College.
All courses are 3 credits except AP Biology and AP Chemistry which are 4 credits. Mr. Deater is visiting each accepted class at JHS and will discuss details and answer questions.
Deadline for completed forms and check/money order is October 15, 2010.
Return all applications to Mr. Deater
Wendy's Heisman
The 2010 Wendy's High School Heisman award application is now availalbe online at www.Wendy'sHeisman.com. Eligible seniors who have maintained a B average, participate in a sport and demonstrate active involvement in his/her community are encouraged to apply. Deadline is October 3,2010.
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