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Welcome to Grand River Academy

Welcome to Grand River Academy. Parent Orientation (A copy of this presentation will be placed online under the “Parent Portal”. The School. 100 boys for 100 different reasons Underachievement to Achievement Diverse Student Body. Social Growth Physical Growth Academic Growth

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Welcome to Grand River Academy

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  1. Welcome to Grand River Academy Parent Orientation (A copy of this presentation will be placed online under the “Parent Portal”

  2. The School • 100 boys for 100 different reasons • Underachievement to Achievement • Diverse Student Body

  3. Social Growth • Physical Growth • Academic Growth • Moral Growth

  4. Our Theme for this year….

  5. The People • Bill Thomas- Dean • Melissa Nipper-Guidance / College Placement • Sam Corabi- Admissions • Christina Hartz- Admissions, Res. Life • The Teachers • The Dormmasters Who to go to…: • List in Parent-Student Handbook of who to contact for what reason.

  6. What the Mission Statement doesn’t say… • We CARE. • Every boy is capable of success. • It takes a TEAM, a FAMILY. • It is all about the students. • Rediscovery & Reinvention • Communication is key. • Our Focus– Now & Future • Proactive, not Reactive.

  7. Pedagogically Speaking: Teaching Outside Pandora's Box Deborah M. RoffmanIndependent School, Summer 2010 Five Core Nurturing Needs for K-12 Kids: • Affirmation • Information • Clarity around Values • Limit Setting • Anticipatory Guidance

  8. The Rules • Drugs & Alcohol • Tobacco • Respect & Honesty • Cell Phones • Not during school day. • Please- Don’t call/text your son during the day • We need your support • Packages, Phone Monitoring, etc… • When in doubt, refer to the Handbook or Ask

  9. Weissbourd’s research: Teens’ perception of what they believe to be the most important value for them in their parents’ mind: • For you to be happy • Achieving a high level of income • Having a high status job • Being a good person who cares about others • Gaining entrance into a selective college • 2/3rds public & private school kids thought #1 over #4. • ½ of high income private school kids thought #5 over #4. • Weissbourd’scomment on academic “pressure”: 30-40% of Harvard’s undergrads on anti-depressants

  10. Support @ GRA Academic • Extra Help • Special Help Sessions • Evening Study Halls • Weekend Study Halls • Afternoon Study Halls • Frequent Grade Reporting Social & Emotional • Contact Melissa Nipper if you’d like to arrange counseling for your son

  11. Understand that Einstein wasn’t Einstein when he was born, and didn’t become Einstein until after years of dedicated, passionate study. In fact, Einstein was a delayed learner.

  12. Dates to Remember • Official School Calendar is in the Handbook and at grandriver.org • Fall Parents’ Weekend • October Long Weekend • Thanksgiving Break

  13. Finally… Please call us if you have any questions or concerns. Boys tend to over exaggerate. Remember, perception is greater than reality. Call Us! We’re here to help.

  14. Resources • Parent-Student Handbook: http://grandriver.org/quicklinks/studentparent-handbook-2012-2013 • GRA Apparel / Online Store: www.bunkline.com • Grades on EdLine (email Robin Nagle at robin.nagle@grandriver.org if you have login problems): http://www.edline.net/pages/Grand_River_Academy • Tim Viands Blog & Twitter Feed- Found on GRA’s Website • GRA Parents Association FACEBOOK Page (Secure for parents only)

  15. Must Read:

  16. More Resources • Research & Writings: • Dr. Robert Brooks- http://www.drrobertbrooks.com/writings/index.html • Dr. Michael Thompson (Best-selling author)- All of his books are great. He also has some videos on You Tube http://www.michaelthompson-phd.com/

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