Welcome to
Garnet Valley High School’s
Back-to-School Night
2014-2015
GVHS Administrative Team
Grade 9
 Grade 10
 Grade 11
 Grade 12
 Athletics
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Mr. Stephen Brandt
Ms. Jessica Knier
Dr. Gregory Hilden
Dr. Joseph Kingsborough
Mr. Seth Brunner
GVHS Guidance Team
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 Hb-Mc
 Me-Sa
 Sb-Z
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Dr. Williamson
Mr. Dunleavy
Mr. Miller
Ms. McGarrigle
Mrs. Piascik
College and Career Specialist
Mr. Salladino
GVHS Support Services
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Nurse
Mrs. Flynn
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SAP
Mrs. Falcone
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School Psychologist
Ms. Gropp
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Social Worker
Ms. Smeins
GVHS Class Sponsors
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Class of 2018: Ms. Dale and Ms. Krol
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Class of 2017: Ms. Oddo and Ms.Vernamonti
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Class of 2016: Mr. DeMarro and Ms. Koch
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Class of 2015: Mr. Ricci and Mr. Xanthopoulos
Where to Access HS Information
Access the GVHS Homepage for quick links to:
◦ Teacher Web Pages
◦ PowerSchool Parent Portal
◦ Twitter: @GarnetValleyHS
◦ eAlert Registration
◦ Quarterly Jag-Wire Publications
◦ High School Calendar/Happenings
◦ H & S and BAC Information
◦ Athletic Schedules
◦ Guidance Link – College Visitations, Financial
Aid Night and more!
E Alerts
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Can’t get e Alerts?
◦ Check your junk/spam filters.
◦ Register with an alternate e-mail address.
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Parents with questions about their account may
send inquiries to
[email protected], the e-mail
address is accessible at the bottom of any of
our webpages, using the 'contact us' button.
PSAT TESTING
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
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All 10th and 11th grade students
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Schedule:
◦ 10th & 11th grade - Normal Start Time
◦ 9th & 12th grade - 3-hour delay
10:30 Start Time
Garnet Valley High School
Home & School Association
Executive Board
Co-Presidents
Mary Kay Hauser
Jean Stoyer
Vice President
Dimple Anand
Secretary
Pam Trowbridge
Treasurer
Julie DeLuca
See GVHS website for updates
and contact information
Meetings Held in GVHS Library
November 13, 6:30 pm
January 22, 4:00 pm
April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Class Representatives:
9th Grade:
11th Grade:
Carolyn Gardener
Jeannine Hipp
Lisa Daughen
Sam Ganesh
10th Grade:
12th Grade:
Dawn Gillespie
Kim Smith
Andrée Tyagi
Donna Dailey
Garnet Valley
Home & School Association
Dues Support . . .
Mini-Grants to GVHS educators for benefit of GVHS students
College Admissions Panel
October 16 at 7 pm in the GVHS Auditorium
Drexel, Penn State, UPenn, Pitt, Ursinus, Villanova
All parents and students welcome!
Student Trips to College Fairs
Chester County College Fair, October 27, 2014
Main Line College Fair at Villanova University, April 28, 2015
Sign up in Guidance Dept.!
Community, Parent, and Teacher Support
Staff Appreciation Week, “Speak-Up” program, refreshments at parent events,
Post Prom, scholarships to graduating GV seniors, and other items as needed.
IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID DUES, PLEASE SEND TO MAIN OFFICE!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Building Advisory Committee (BAC)
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Works with building administration to address concerns that
relate to the management functions of the school.
BAC Chairperson: Trish Pagano
9th Grade Rep
10th Grade Rep
11th Grade Rep
12th Grade Rep
Cindy Ruch and Karen Patton
Kim Smith and Amy Griner
Mary Mitnick and MaryLynn Buchanan
Dimple Anand and Vivette Weir
Extend your REACH as a parent…
REACH 211 was founded in 1986 to bring our Garnet Valley
Community together. We are parents, past and present, working
with school district leaders to promote physical health and
emotional wellness. We are working to prevent bullying and drug
and alcohol abuse. We have also explored the role of stress and it’s
impact on children, teens, and families.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:00 pm
in GVHS library for our next regular meeting or find us at
www.garnetvalleyschools.com under Parent Resources.
Also, please check out the weekly eAlert for REACH 211
Facts of the Week based on last year’s PAYS Survey results.
More detailed outcomes will be shared at the November 13th
Home & School Meeting.
GVHS Recent Achievements
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Ranked #161 – Newsweek National HS Rankings
(#10 in PA, #1 in Delaware County)
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8 National Merit Semi-finalists
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4 National Merit Commended Students
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1 National Achievement Semi-finalist
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School Performance Profile score:
96.9 (2012-2013) to 99.1 (2013-2014)*
* Preliminary Score
Tonight’s Schedule
7:00 - 7:15
7:15 - 7:22
7:22 - 7:30
7:30 - 7:40
7:45 - 7:55
8:00 - 8:10
8:15 - 8:25
Principal’s Welcome – Auditorium
Parents move to Period 1 Class
WELCOME - Distribute & Review Schedules
PERIOD 1
PERIOD 2
PERIOD 3
PERIOD 4
Notes:
- Learning Support and Emotional Support Teachers in Library
- Counselors in Guidance Suite
- Mrs. Flynn in Nurses Office
- Mrs. Pennucci in the Library
Thank you for supporting our
school this year. We are looking
forward to a great year. Please
enjoy the evening!