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PHS 9 th Grade Parent Presentation

PHS 9 th Grade Parent Presentation. Presented by: School Counseling Department Adrian Hodge, School Counseling Chair Katherine Neal, School Counselor. Meet the Counselors. MS. WALKER Last Name: A - Dard. Meet the Counselors. MRS. GREENSTREET Last Name: Dare-Hom. Meet the Counselors.

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PHS 9 th Grade Parent Presentation

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  1. PHS 9th Grade Parent Presentation Presented by: School Counseling Department Adrian Hodge, School Counseling Chair Katherine Neal, School Counselor

  2. Meet the Counselors MS. WALKER Last Name: A - Dard

  3. Meet the Counselors MRS. GREENSTREET Last Name: Dare-Hom

  4. Meet the Counselors MR. ABBOTT Last Name: Hon-Mn

  5. Meet the Counselors MRS. HODGE Last Name: Mo-Sa

  6. Meet the Counselors MS. NEAL Last Name: Sc-Z

  7. College and Career Center MRS. WALKER Career Development Coordinator

  8. School Counseling Secretary • See Mrs. Boland and sign in as you enter Student Services!

  9. Registrar Mrs. Ramona Dobbins

  10. Why would I need to see my Counselor? Why would I need to see my counselor? • Academic Development • Graduation Requirements • Academics • Personal Development • Social/Emotional Concerns • Career Development • Planning for College and Beyond • http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Road+to+College-A+Four+Year+Plan

  11. It’s just the 9th grade… “Students’ experiences in their first year of high school often determine their success throughout high school and beyond.” - National High School Center

  12. Graduation Requirements • 4 English (Eng I, II, III, IV) • 4 Math (Common Core I, II & III & a higher level math) • 3 Science (Earth and Environ., Biology, a Physical Science) • 4 Social Studies (World, Civics, American History I and II) • Health/PE 9 • 8 Electives (2 Foreign Lang/Art/CTE) • CPR Certification • (Total Credits 24)

  13. G.P.A- Grade Point Avg. A number that represents your academic performance. You received GPA points based on your FINAL grade in the class Standard Class A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 Honors Class A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0 D = 2.0 F = 0.0 Adv. Placement (AP) Class A = 6.0 B = 5.0 C = 4.0 D = 3.0 F = 0.0

  14. Tips for Success • Establish a study/homework schedule • Prepare a study place • Negotiate how progress will be communicated • Attendance • If you miss more than 10… • You must recover these absences hour for hour afterschool. • If you do not recover your absences, YOU WILL FAIL THE CLASS!

  15. Contingency Plan • Power School Parent Portal • Student/teacher conferences • Study Tips • http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Study+Tips • Tutoring • http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Tutoring

  16. Preparing for Registration • CMS online high school planning guide • Standard, Honors & Advanced Placement level • Audition, application, portfolio • Explore career interests • CTE electives • Career assessment

  17. Career Cruising CAREER CRUISERS • Explore Career Interests • Learn About Career Options • Explore Education Options • http://public.careercruising.com/us/en

  18. Triumph TRIUMPH FREE ONLINE ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN TEST PREP

  19. College Foundation of North Carolina • My CFNC (www.cfnc.org) • Plan for College and Career • Apply • Pay

  20. Getting Involved Get involved at PHS! • Clubs http://phsclubs.com/ • Student Ambassador Program • Presidential Volunteer Service Program • Sports • Student Government • Through your classes (ROTC, Band, Chorus, Theatre, Medical Sciences, Business, etc.) • Summer Programs

  21. Additional Resources • PHS Mews weekly newsletter • PHS Prowl quarterly newsletter • Teacher Wiki Pages • School Counseling Wiki Page • College & Career Center Wiki Page • http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/home

  22. Thank You! THANK YOU FOR COMING TO FRESHMAN NIGHT! GO PANTHERS!

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