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Registration Information
Packet for Rising 9th Graders
2021-22
Grimsley Counseling Department
Phone: 336-370-8184
Table of Contents
Welcome Letter………………………………………………………………………………………
Admissions Process
From a Guilford County Public School…………………………………………
From a Private School………………………………………………………………….
Graduation Requirements………………………………………………………………………..
Diploma Endorsements……………………………………………………………………………
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery……………………………………………………………
Core Subject Options and Recommended Sequences
English………………………………………………………………………………………..
Math………………………………………………………………………………………….
Science……………………………………………………………………………………….
Social Studies……………………………………………………………………………..
Electives
Art………………………………………………………………………………………………
Career and Technical Education…………………………………………………
JROTC…………………………………………………………………………………………
Music………………………………………………………………………………………….
Global Languages………………………………………………………………………..
Athletics………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Driver Education……………………………………………………………………………………..
PE Uniforms…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Service Learning………………………………………………………………………………………
List of Course Selections for Rising 9th Graders………………………………………..2
Grimsley Senior High School
801 N Josephine Boyd St. 336-370-8180
Greensboro, North Carolina 27408
February 2, 2021
Welcome to Grimsley,
We are excited that you will be joining us as a student at Grimsley High School for the 2020-21 school
year.
It’s a very exciting place to be—strong academics with International Baccalaureate, Advanced
Placement, Spanish Immersion and advanced world language classes. Our SAT scores have consistently
been above the state and national levels and our students have been awarded scholarships in the
range of 15 million dollars each of the past five years. We also have a comprehensive technical career
program that enables kids to get experience in Medical Careers, Business, Masonry, Childhood
Education and Computer Technology. With the addition of orchestra, band, and the art programs,
Grimsley offers a well-rounded curriculum.
With over 87 clubs, 30 athletic teams and a diverse student body, it is easy to see why Grimsley was
ranked 12th in the state by niche.com.
The transition from middle to high school can be a challenging experience. Extra help is always
available at Grimsley. All of our teachers offer after school tutoring. Grimsley Perk/Peer Tutoring is
offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. We also have APEX, a computer program for
remediation and course recovery, to ensure a timely graduation. NCVPS (North Carolina Virtual Public
Schools) and APEXVS are other options for Grimsley students where courses are offered on-line during
the summer and the school year for high school credit.
We are proud of our Grimsley students and hope you will join in the excitement of being a “Whirlie”.
Please call the Counseling Center at 336-370-8184, if we can be of further assistance in your transition
to Grimsley High School.
Sincerely,
Grimsley Counseling Department3
Admissions Process - From a Guilford County School
• Students are assigned to the appropriate high school by their current GCS middle school
• Rising 9th graders currently enrolled in a Guilford County school will be assigned to their
districted high school based on their current address on file
• If approved for a magnet option or special program, the current GCS middle school will
assign the student to the appropriate school once they have been approved
• If you have questions about your next year school assignment, please contact your
current middle school counseling department
Admissions Process
Guilford County Schools has transitioned to on-line enrollment. Please visit gcsnc.schoolmint.net
to enroll, click “Create Account.” Your enrollment is finished when the On-line Enrollment is
completed, and all required paperwork is received by the Registrar. After you have completed the
on-line enrollment, you will be contacted for an appointment with a Counselor. This meeting will
be your opportunity to choose your classes and ask any questions you may have.
Enrollment Process:
• Complete your on-line enrollment
• Proof of Address: original current month gas, oil, water, or electric bill in the name of
the parent or court appointed guardian/custodian
• The parent or court-appointed guardian/custodian must provide his or her driver’s license
• Birth Certificate and Immunization Record
• A final transcript from your previous school with all grades included. We will accept
your final 8th grade report card.
• Health Assessment: Every child in grades K-12 new to North Carolina Public Schools is
now required to have a North Carolina Health Assessment Transmittal form. It must be
completed and submitted within 30 calendar days of a child’s first day of attendance.
Assessment/Physical are not required to be completed by a North Carolina Physician, but
must be completed on the North Carolina Health Assessment Transmittal form. If you
need a form please use the NC Health Assessment form.
• If your child has an IEP, please bring a copy when you enroll.
• If applicable, any custody papers if parents are separated/divorced or if the student is
living with someone else. This must be a COURT ORDERED document. Notarized
forms are not acceptable.
• Should a student be transferring from a homeschool or non-accredited private school, the
following must be provided: Attendance records, homeschool license from the North
Carolina Dept. of Non-Public Education, course titles, materials used, contact hours
completed, and standardized test results. Credits will be assigned after GCS curriculum
specialists review the materials. For additional information and to obtain the form
needed to petition for credits, please use GCS Transfer Credit Approval Process.
• To apply for free or reduced lunch, please visit www.LunchApplication.com.4
The following should contact The Student Assignment Office (336-370-8303) for instructions:
• Student lives outside of Grimsley attendance zone
• Student lives with an individual other than parent(s) or court appointed
guardian/custodian
• Student lives with one parent but wishes to attend school in the attendance zone of the
other parent
If you have additional questions, please email our Registrar, Ms. Duncan, at
duncana@gcsnc.com.
Graduation Requirements - Class of 2025
Sophomore: 5 credits
Junior: 10 credits
Senior: 16 credits
Graduate: 22 credits
CPR credit
Required: 4 credits in English; 4 credits in Math; 3 credits in Science; 4 credits in
Social Studies; 1 credit in Health/PE; 2 credits minimum in a world language if
the student plans to attend a 4-year college or university in NC; 4 additional
elective credits (arts, music, career and technical, etc).
Grading Scale and Quality Points
Standard Honors AP/IB
A 90-100 4 4.5 5
B 80-89 3 3.5 4
C 70-79 2 2.5 3
D 60-69 1 1.5 2
F below 60 0 0 05
Diploma Endorsements
Students may earn a Career Endorsement, a College Endorsement, a College/UNC Endorsement, a North
Carolina Academic Scholars Endorsement and/or a Global Languages Endorsement.
The requirements for earning these Endorsements are defined below:
Option 1- College Endorsement (Student will earn a diploma seal)
o The student shall earn an unweighted grade point average of at least 2.6.
o The student shall complete the Future-Ready Core mathematics sequence of Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, III or Math I, II, III. The student shall also
complete a fourth mathematics course aligned with the student’s post-secondary
plans. The fourth math course must meet University of North Carolina system Minimum
Admission Requirements or be acceptable for earning placement in a credit-bearing
college math class under the North Carolina Community College System’s Multiple
Measures Placement policy.
Option 2- College-UNC Endorsement (Student will earn a diploma seal with ribbon)
o The student shall earn a weighted grade point average of at least 2.5.
o The student shall complete the Future-Ready Core mathematics sequence of Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II or Integrated math I, II, III or Math I, II, III. The Student shall also
complete a fourth mathematics course that meets University of North Carolina system
Minimum Admission Requirements which include a mathematics course with Algebra II,
or Integrated Mathematics III, or Common Core Math III as a pre-requisite.
o Students shall complete three units of science including at least one physical science,
one biological science and one laboratory science course, which must include either
physics or chemistry.
o Students shall complete two units of a world language (other than English).
Option 3 - Career Endorsement (Student will earn a diploma seal)
o The student shall earn an unweighted grade point average of at least 2.6. Except as
limited by N.C. G. S. §115C-81(b), the student shall complete the Future-Ready Core
mathematics sequence of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, III or
Common Core Math I, II, III. The student shall also complete a fourth mathematics
course aligned with the student’s post-secondary plans. Acceptable fourth math courses
for the Career Endorsement include any math course that may be used to meet NC high
school graduation requirements, including applied math courses found in the Career
and Technical Education domain.6
o The student shall complete a CTE concentration (4 credits in a cluster, one being a
second level course).
o The student shall earn a least one of the following industry certifications: WorkKeys
Career Readiness Certificate at Silver or above OR another appropriate Industry
Certification recognized by NCDPI.
Option 4 - NC Academic Scholars Endorsement (Student will earn a diploma seal)
o Students wishing to pursue recognition as an NC Academic Scholar must complete
appropriate requirements (outlined below) based on the individual’s year of entry to
high school and have a minimum overall four-year unweighted grade point average of
3.5.
Option 5 - Global Languages Endorsement (Student will earn a diploma seal)
o The student shall earn a combined unweighted 2.5 GPA for the four English Language
Arts courses required for graduation.
o The student shall establish proficiency in one or more languages in
addition to English, using one of the options outlined below and in accordance
with the guidelines developed by the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction.
o Complete 4 levels of the same language with an unweighted 2.5 GPA or higher.
Note: The automated process in PowerSchool will search for a Level IV World Language course (or higher) to
meet this requirement.
o Take an external exam on the NCDPI approved external assessment list and achieve a
minimum language proficiency score of Intermediate Low (IL) or higher.
o Use the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) Policy to establish IL Proficiency or
higher.
o Limited English Proficiency students shall complete all the requirements
of sections 5a and 5b above and reach “Developing” (Level 3) proficiency per proficiency
scale in all 4 domains on the most recent state-identified English language proficiency
test.
Students may earn more than one Endorsement.
Students are not required to earn an Endorsement in order to receive a diploma.
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM)
Some students are writing wizards; others excel at math. Starting in the 2014-15 school year,
GCS students have the chance to receive credit for some courses without completing classroom
instruction.7
It’s all part of our focus on personalizing learning, and away from requiring all students to sit in
a classroom to prove they understand the concepts. Instead, students who can show they have
mastered the standards will receive credit for that knowledge and can move on to the next
level.
This isn’t for students who are “good at” some subjects. It’s for students who can show they
have a deep understanding of the content without classroom experience. Students who
accomplish that will receive a pass/fail grade and credit.
Who is Eligible for CDM?
GCS high school students may apply for CDM for high school course credit. Middle school
students may apply for high school-level courses taught in middle school.
How Do I Demonstrate Mastery?
Students demonstrate mastery through a two-part assessment process.
Phase I: A standard exam, which shall be the EOC where applicable or a final exam developed
locally.
Phase II: An artifact that requires the student to apply knowledge and skills relevant to the
content standards. Performance tasks may be required.
Students must demonstrate mastery, not just proficiency, on Phase I to be eligible for Phase II.
For example, a student must score a 94% or higher on a local exam.
How Many Courses Could I Pass through CDM?
Students may earn credit using CDM for as many courses as they wish; however, students may
only make one attempt per course. Some courses are exempt the CDM process.
Additional information and important dates can be found on the Guilford County Schools
website www.gcsnc.com
9th Grade English Options
English I
The English I student:
1. Writes at grade level
2. Demonstrates a need for guidance in application and analysis of material and in
written expression
3. Generally needs some mentoring skills support
4. Should expect 20-30 minutes of homework per night8
5. Has one required book for Summer Reading. A test/project will be given
within the first two weeks of school.
Honors English I (accelerated and covers subjects in more depth)
The Honors English I student:
1. Is generally highly self-motivated
2. Exhibits a strong work ethic
3. Shows a high degree of maturity in written expression
4. Demonstrates a high level of independence in application and analysis of
material
5. Should expect 30-60 minutes of homework per night
6. Has one required book for summer reading. A test/project will be given on the
required book within the first two weeks of school.
9th Grade Math Sequencing
The expectation is that all students will complete Math I, Math II, Math III, and one beyond to
meet the graduation requirement of four math credits. Math I is offered at the Standard or
Honors level (S / H).
Grimsley High School - Suggested Math Sequence Options
Math
Courses
Completed
with High School Math Sequence Options
Proficiency
in Middle
School
Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade
Math 4
Math 1 Math 2 Math 3
Hon Discrete
Math 8
Math
Honors Math 4
Honors Math 1 Honors Math 2 Honors Math 3
Honors Discrete
Math9
Honors Pre-
Calculus
Honors Discrete
Math 4
Math
Honors Discrete
Math 2 Math 3
Math
IB Math
Honors Math 4 Applications SL
Honors Pre-
Calculus
Math 1/
Algebra I AP Statistics
Honors Discrete
Math
Honors Math 2 Honors Math 3
AP Statistics
Honors Pre-
Calculus AP Calculus
AB/BC
IB Math
Applications SL
Math Courses Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade
Completed with
Proficiency in
Middle School
AP Calculus AP Statistics
Math 1/
AB/BC IB Math HL
Algebra 1 Honors Pre-
Honors Math 3 AP Calculus
Calculus
IB Math AB/BC
and Applications SL
AP Statistics10
IB Math
Honors Discrete Applications SL
Math 2/ Mathematics
AP Statistics
Geometry
AP Statistics
Honors Discrete
Math IB Math
Applications SL
Honors Discrete
Mathematics
Honors Math 4 Honors Pre-
Calculus AP Statistics
(only with solid AP Calculus
“A” from H Math AB/BC
4)
IB Math
Applications SL
Math Courses Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade
Completed with
Proficiency in
Middle School
AP Calculus AP Statistics
Math 1/ AB/BC IB Math HL
Algebra 1 AP Calculus
IB Math AB/BC
Honors Pre-
Applications SL
Calculus AP Statistics
and
Honors Math 3 IB Math
Honors Discrete Applications SL
Math 2/ Mathematics
AP Statistics
Geometry
AP Statistics
Honors Discrete
Honors Math 4 IB Math
Math
Applications SL11
Honors Discrete
Mathematics
Honors Pre-
Calculus AP Statistics
(only with solid AP Calculus
“A” from H Math AB/BC
4)
IB Math
Applications SL
Notes: IB students in Honors Pre-Calculus in 10th grade should select a two year pathway based
upon their intention to take math as a Standard Level or Higher Level course. This decision
should be based upon interest, aptitude, and teacher recommendation
Math as a Standard Level course Math as a Higher Level
course
Struggling in Pre-Calculus: Successful in Pre-Calculus: High A in Pre-Calculus:
11th grade→ Honors Discrete 11th grade → IB Math 11th grade → AP Calculus
Math Applications SL BC
12th grade → IB Math 12th grade →Take AP Calculus 12th grade → IB Math
Applications SL or AP Stats Analysis HL
****Students may not take both IB Math SL in 11th grade and IB Math HL in 12th grade.****
9th Grade Science Options and Sequences
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade12
Level I and II H. Biology Physical Science AP Environmental
on middle school EOGs Biology Chemistry IB Environmental
Physics IB/AP Chemistry
H. Physics IB/AP Physics
Earth/Env. Sci . Astronomy* H. Physics
H. Marine #
IB/AP Biology
H. Anatomy/Phys *
IB Astronomy
*Astronomy*
Level III, IV or V on H. Chemistry AP Environmental AP Environmental
middle school EOGs H. Earth/Env. Sci IB Environmental IB Environmental
H. Physics H. Earth/Env. Sci H. Earth/Env. Sci
AP Environmental
IB/AP Physics H. Marine #
Honors Biology H. Physics IB/AP Physics
IB/AP Chemistry H. Physics
H. Chemistry IB/AP Chemistry
IB/AP Biology IB/AP Biology
IB Biology SL IB Biology SL
H. Anatomy/Phys.* H. Anatomy/Phys*
Astronomy* IB Astronomy*
Astronomy*
#= Honors Earth/Environmental from a Marine Science Perspective/does not count as Earth/Env..
requirement
*= elective courses, do not fulfill NC Graduation-Required coursework
NO block schedule transfers to EOC science Courses
Regular chemistry-no 9th or 10th graders
H. Marine-Seniors only
IB. Environmental-IB Diploma Candidates only
AP courses may have a lab
Social Studies Recommendations
All students are required to have 4 credits of Social Studies to graduate13
Civic Literacy
• Level 1 or 2 on the Reading EOG
Honors Civics Literacy
• Strong work ethic
• Level 3, 4 or 5 on the EOG Reading
• Plan to attend a four year college
• Plan to take AP World in the 10th grade
Sequencing for Grimsley Social Studies:
I. For 8th grade EOG Reading Level 1 and 2 students
9th grade Civics Literacy
10th grade World History
11th grade American History
12th grade Economics and Personal Finance
II. For 8th grade EOG Reading Level 3, 4 and 5 students
9th grade Honors Civics Literacy
10th grade Honors World/AP World
11th grade Honors American History /AP United States History
12th grade Honors Economics and Personal Finance
III. For IB Diploma Candidates
9th grade Honors Civics and Economics
10th grade Honors Economics and Personal Finance
11th grade IB History of the Americas (equivalent to AP United States History)
11th grade IB Theory of Knowledge
12th grade IB 20th Century History (World History credit)
Art
All students wishing to take Art II, as a ninth grader, must obtain and submit a recommendation
form to be completed by your current eighth grade teacher. Portfolios are required and must
be returned to Mrs. Davis in the Art Department at Grimsley by mid-May 2021. Final decisions14
to take Art II will be determined by the Grimsley Art Department. For registration purposes, sign
up for Art I and then if approved, you will be scheduled for Art II.
Please request a packet from the Grimsley Counseling Department.
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes cover business and marketing, software applications,
childcare, medical training, and masonry. Students receive hands on experience and can earn IT
Certifications from Microsoft for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher and Excel and Access.
Classes are available in standard or honors level.
JROTC
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the largest character
development and citizenship programs for youth in the world. " JROTC’s mission, "To Motivate Young
People to be Better Citizens", is the guide post for the program’s success. The curriculum is rigorous and
relevant to 21st century education. Our curriculum meets the standards of Common Core State Standards.
Cadets learn / apply the curriculum using technology in the classroom, earn service-learning hours, and offers
honors course for our third- and fourth-year Cadets.
There is NO OBLIGATION to join the military if you enroll in JROTC.
Music
Orchestra:
• Students can sign up for repertory orchestra without an audition. Students must have prior
orchestra experience to sign up (ex. Middle school orchestra or equivalent.)
• Honors Orchestra auditions for incoming 9th graders will be early April, 2021 beginning at 4:00
p.m. Appointments must be made with Britany Green Stimpson at greensb@gcsnc.com.
Audition requirements for Honors Orchestra:
• Prepare at least three major scales/ arpeggios of your choice in as many octaves as possible
• Prepare a solo that best represents your playing ability
• Be prepared for sight reading
Chorus:
All 9th graders (and 10th graders who were not in choir as 9th graders) are automatically placed in entry
level ensembles unless they have scored at Proficient level on the GCS Music Placement Exam
administered in the 8th grade. Those who qualify at Proficient level or who have significant singing15
experience may schedule a private hearing for ensemble placement with Mr. Johnson by emailing
grimsleyvocalmusic@gmail.com. This must take place before April 1st.
Visit our Instagram, Facebook Page and YouTube Channel to see and hear the amazing ensembles you
can look forward to joining! Just search GHSVM or Grimsley High School Vocal Music. We currently
offer Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Madrigal Singers (we dress up in
Renaissance style swag!).
Singing in chorus requires no previous experience, but auditions are competitive for upper level choirs.
Signing up in 9th grade increases your chances of advancement and enjoyment. Tell your counselor you
just HAVE to be in choir!
NEW IN 2020: We are now offering Modern Band, much like the movie “School of Rock”. Interested
singers, guitarists, drummers, bassists, and keyboardists should contact Mr. Johnson to see if this class is
the right fit for you!
Band
This is only just the beginning, be a part of the music!
*Auditions are required for wind ensemble, jazz ensemble and drumline. You do not have to audition to
be in band, but you do have to audition for those groups. Students can register for concert band and
marching band without an audition.
Please like our Facebook page and Instagram page to see updates.
• April 26-April 29, 2021 (Use the sign-up genius on Mr. Ray’s Band Page, link to page is the next
bullet point.)
• https://www.gcsnc.com/domain/14591 - Will be posted March 1, 2021.
• Mr. Ray will e-mail you once you have signed up to confirm how the audition will take place
(virtually or in person).
• Rookie/First Time Marcher Camp – August 2-3, 2021 (6:00-8:30 pm)
• Full Band Camp: August 9-13, 2021 (See Mr. Ray’s page for exact times)
• Register for marching band will be from April 15-May 15, 2021. You will find the link on Mr.
Ray’s page at https://www.gcsnc.com/domain/14591
• All students should purchase their own flip folder and lyre for their instrument before band
camp begins.
You will have opportunities to earn lots of service hours and be a part of community events. You will get
to travel to various locations throughout the United States. The band has traveled to Disney, Universal,
and Atlanta to name a few. This is only the beginning, be a part of the music!!
Drumline Auditions:
• Monday, August 2, 2021 (8:00 am to 3:00 pm) – Grimsley Band Room
• Contact Mr. Ray or current members of the drum line for information about preparing for
auditions. rayj2@gcsnc.com
• Drum line Camp: August 2-6, 2020 (8:00 am-3:00 pm) – Grimsley Band Room16
To prepare for the audition:
Audition materials will be posted by March 1, 2021 on Mr. Ray’s website:
https://www.gcsnc.com/domain/14591
Wind Ensemble Auditions:
• Audition requirements will be posted by March 1, 2021 on Mr. Ray’s website:
https://www.gcsnc.com/domain/14591
• Auditions will include scales, solo, and sight-reading.
• Percussion students will include accent pattern, etude, and sight-reading. An optional mallet
part can also be performed.
Jazz Ensemble Auditions:
• Audition requirements will be listed by March 1, 2021 on Mr. Ray’s website:
https://www.gcsnc.com/domain/14591
• Auditions will include a Solo and Etude for wind players/piano/guitar/bass.
• Drum set players will play various drum set styles.
• Please e-mail him with any questions.
Questions can be e-mailed to Mr. Ray at rayj2@gcsnc.com.
Global Languages
In June 2007, the State Board of Education took action on a policy that directly impacts world language
(second language) education at the middle school level. This policy states that middle school students may
take world language courses that will count towards high school graduation requirements. This means
that if a student successfully completes Level I of a world language course in middle school, he/she may
register for Level II of that same world language at grade 9.
Middle schools may choose to offer a Level I world language course over a period of two years in order to
accommodate middle school schedules and student learning. Therefore, students may combine language
studies in 7th grade (Level 1A) and 8th grade (Level 1B) to complete a level I course or take a year-long Level
I course in grade 8. While these courses will count towards graduation requirements, they will NOT
count in the students’ GPA at the high school level.
Please find below the criteria needed to fulfill the requirement for completion of level I of a global
language at the middle school:
• Students must earn a minimum passing score of 60% in both the 7th and 8th grade courses,
or the year-long 8th grade course.
Students enrolling at Grimsley after completing the Spanish Immersion program through 8th
grade should enroll in Honors Spanish for Heritage Speakers II as 9th graders.
World languages offered at Grimsley include: French, Hebrew, Latin, American Sign Language, and
Spanish. Arabic, German, Japanese, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese are offered on NCVPS.17 Placement tests at the district level are currently not given to incoming 9th grade students. Families who aren’t sure about which Global Language course in which to enroll their student, especially if coming from a private or charter middle school, should contact Mrs. Requel Howard, the Grimsley Global Languages department chair, at howardr@gcsnc.com, or at (336) 370-8180. You also can contact Ms. Kimberly Pilling, Global Languages Specialist for Guilford County Schools, at (336) 574- 2645 x 5. Athletics Sports Eligibility: Students who have passed the eighth grade will be eligible for sports in the ninth grade for the first semester. At the end of the first semester, first-year students must have a 1.5 GPA, pass at least 5 classes, and have 85 % attendance (no more than 13 days of absences) for the first semester to be eligible and participate in spring sports. At the end of the year, it is the second semester grade (not the final grade) and absences that will determine eligibility for the following fall. All students must pass at least 5 classes for the spring semester, have a GPA of 2.0, and have 85% attendance (no more than 13 absences), to be eligible to play sports the following fall. It is important to remember that suspensions count in the total number of missed days for athletics and there are no make-up days regarding athletics. Athletic Eligibility Information and Physical Forms may be picked up in the Main Office at Grimsley or outside the AD (Athletic Department) Office, in the Auxiliary Gym, in the file box located on the door. The forms are also online at our athletic website www.gowhirlies.com. All documents can be picked up at the same places listed above or online. You are encouraged to sign up and be a ‘fan’ of the website- it is the best way to received up to date informatino on schedules, games, information, and weather updates. All Forms must be completed before you begin practice. No exceptions. In addition, to the physical, each student must complete, in its entirety, the following documentation before you can participate or practice for any team during any season and this includes 8 th graders. GCS participation form, physical exam, medical history, two proofs of residency, Gfeller Concussion forms for parents and students, and any other required documentation, i.e. GCS parental agreement and special assignment (reassignment) letter, if you live out of district and are assigned to GHS. If you are interested in participating in sports at Grimsley you are encouraged to become a ‘fan’ of the athletics website, www.gowhirlies.org At that point, you can sign up for email/text alerts for updates to schedules and eligibility. You can also find a specific team and coach information. Athletic Director – Ethan Albright, email: albrigl@gcsnc.com Baseball – Coach: Jason Simmons, email: simmonj2@gcsnc.com Basketball Men’s – Coach: Darren Corbett: corbetd@gcsnc.com
18 Basketball Women’s – Coach: Titus Duff: dufft@gcsnc.com Cheerleading – Coach: Brianna Beck: beckb@gcsnc.com Cross Country and Track – Coach: Seth Peoples, email: peoples@gcsnc.com Field Hockey – Coach: Eric Goodykoontz: egoodykoonntz@yahoo.com Football – Coach Darryl Brown, e-mail: brownd12@gcsnc.com Golf – Coach: Tim Samelak, email: timsamelak@gmail.com , phone: 336-253-3161 Lacrosse Men’s – Coach: John Wright email: coachjohnwright@gmail.com Lacrosse Women’s – Contact: Jessica Crooks email: crooksj@gcsnc.com Soccer Men’s – Coach: Matt Martineau, email: martinm2@gcsnc.com Soccer Women’s – Coach: Mark Johnston, email: johnstm@gcsnc.com Softball – Coach: Koron Nickelson email: nickelk@gcsnc.com Swim Team – Coach: Tommy Joseph email: greensborotommy@gmail.com Tennis Men’s – Coach: James Krege email: jckrege@gmail.com Tennis Women’s – Coach: Roberta Rohan email: rohanr@gcsnc.com Volleyball – Coach: Jamie Goubeaux email: stanclj@gcsnc.com Wrestling – Coach: Jessie Briggs email: jabriggs96@gmail.com YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO GET THE ‘Whirlie’ APP TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL ATHLETIC INFORMATION Driver’s Education A student must be 14 ½ years old to sign up for the for Driver’s Education. Registration for this class is online ONLY at www.ncdrivingschool.com . Classes last about 30 hours, and meet 3:55 – 6:45 pm, Monday-Thursday, during the school year. You must bring a copy of your birth certificate on the first day of class. At the end of the class, the instructor will give you a Driver’s Training Class Certificate to indicate completing and passing the course. You must bring your completed Driver’s Training Class Certificate to the Attendance Office to get the Eligibility Certificate before going to the DMV. A parent must sign the Eligibility Certificate. Take the Eligibility Certificate, a CERTIFIED COPY of your birth certificate, the Driver’s Training Class Certificate, and your parent to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) for the written and driving tests.
19 Our Data Manager, Ms. Calhoun, reports grades to the DMV every semester until the age of 18. If students do not pass 5 out of 6 classes per semester, then the DMV will send a letter to the parents of the student to revoke the permit or license. PE Uniforms PE Uniforms may be purchased for $15.00 from the Physical Education Department. The uniform includes navy shorts and a white t-shirt, both with the Grimsley logo. You may purchase individual pieces at $7.50 each. If a student is unable to pay for a uniform they should speak with their PE teacher. Service Learning What is Service-Learning? A way of teaching and learning that connects positive and meaningful action in the community with academic learning, personal growth and civic responsibility. Service-Learning helps develop citizenship and good character while providing direct connections to the academic curriculum. It is more than just simple volunteering. SERVICE-LEARNING DIPLOMA The Service-Learning Diploma is a locally-developed, official recognition program designed to recognize high school students who are committed to serving their community. Students who complete a minimum of 250 hours of service learning experience over the course of their high school years will receive this certification upon graduation. • The program is designed to recognize students who dedicate a significant amount of time to service learning in an effort to address challenges and solve problems in the community. • All students who complete this program will be awarded a GCS Service-Learning Diploma. Additionally, at graduation, these students will be distinguished by wearing a Service-Learning cord. Graduates are required to complete 250 hours to receive the Service-Learning Diploma. It is recommended that students distribute these hours over the course of their four years of high school. This pacing will make their service more consequential and manageable with their other academic responsibilities. SUGGESTED schedule for acquiring 250 hours of Service-Learning Diploma Freshman Year 50 hours Sophomore Year 75 hours Junior Year 75 hours
20 Senior Year 50 hours TOTAL 250 HOURS Students entering GCS at any time after their 9th grade year will still be required to complete a minimum of 250 service hours to be eligible for the Service-Learning Diploma. Documented and verifiable Service Learning hours that meet the program criteria completed in school districts outside of Guilford County will count towards the Service-Learning Diploma and Service- Learning Exemplary Award. SERVICE-LEARNING EXEMPLARY AWARD The Service-Learning Exemplary Award is an honor GCS high school students may receive upon graduation. This award recognizes students who have devoted a minimum of 100 hours of service-learning experience in their community throughout their high school years. Graduates are required to complete 100 hours of service to receive the Service-Learning Exemplary Award. While there is no set number of hours to be earned in any school year, as a time management tool, we recommend the following schedule as a guide. SUGGESTED schedule to acquire 100 hours of Service-Learning Exemplary Award Freshman Year 25 hours Sophomore Year 25 hours Junior Year 25 hours Senior Year 25 hours TOTAL 100 HOURS
21 FOR BOTH SERVICE-LEARNING DIPLOMA AND SERVICE- LEARNING EXEMPLARY AWARD: Students may begin documenting hours beginning the first day of school in the 9th grade and may continue their work during the following summers. More information on Service Learning can be found at https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/6415 For all of the course listings in Guilford County Schools, please refer to the Student Course Listings book or go online to www.gcsnc.com, Registration Toolbox and access the course listings for Traditional High School 2021-22 when it becomes available. In compliance with federal law, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
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