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Welcome, PHS Class of 2023!

Welcome, PHS Class of 2023!. 8 th Grade INFORMATIONAL night January 31, 2019. Administrators John Nguyen – Principal John Tytla – Assistant Principal Doug Key – Activities Director Counselors Polly Vader – Last Names A-L Marge Eckard – Last Names M-Z. Welcome, Class of 2023!.

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Welcome, PHS Class of 2023!

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  1. Welcome, PHS Class of 2023! 8th Grade INFORMATIONAL night January 31, 2019

  2. Administrators • John Nguyen – Principal • John Tytla – Assistant Principal • Doug Key – Activities Director Counselors • Polly Vader – Last Names A-L • Marge Eckard – Last Names M-Z Welcome, Class of 2023!

  3. Welcome and General Information • John Nguyen, Principal • Special Performance: • PHS Cheer Squad • Breakout Sessions Agenda for Tonight:

  4. Set goals Tune up organization, work habits, etc. Master time management Choose a balanced classload Get involved! Keys to Success at PHS

  5. Athletics at PHS • Physicals need to be completed after May 1 in order to be valid for the upcoming school year. • Summer Weights and Conditioning - $60 • Summer activities for Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country

  6. Robotics Scholar’s Bowl Debate Forensics Band Choir Newspaper/Yearbook Non-Athletic Activities • FCCLA • BLA • Key Club • National Honor Society • Student Council • Game Club • Cyber Patriots • And more! • Summer activities for Debate and Band

  7. KSHSAA Rule • Students must pass at least FIVE classes in the previous semester in order to participate in extracurricular activities • Students must be enrolled in FIVE new classes each semester of participation • PHS Eligibility Rules • Grade reports are run each week • Students must be passing ALL classes in order to attend or participate in extracurricular activities. PHS Eligibility Policy

  8. Breakout Sessions

  9. PHS Counseling Department

  10. College Admissions Information:

  11. Kansas Scholars Curriculum:

  12. English I or Honors English I • MAP scores will determine eligibility for Honors English 1 • Honors is faster paced; 5 more books; must maintain 80% • Oral Communications: • Graduation requirement • Taken as schedule allows Freshmen Course Options:English Language Arts

  13. Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 with Math Lab • MAP scores will determine enrollment in Math Lab support • Double-blocked math; receives math instruction five days a week • Honors Geometry or Regular Geometry • Honors Geometry is a weighted course • MAP scores will determine enrollment eligibility Freshmen Course Options:Math

  14. Biology • Automatic enrollment for Freshmen • Honors Biology • Honors Biology is a weighted course • MAP Reading scores will determine enrollment eligibility Freshmen Course Options:Science

  15. World Studies • Emphasis on world geography, cultural knowledge, and current events • Designed to prepare students for future Social Studies courses • Graduation requirement Freshmen Course Options:Social Studies

  16. Course Descriptions • Please read course descriptions carefully when choosing electives • Be aware of prerequisite coursework for elective courses Note: Our French courses are distance learning classes taught by an instructor who is usually off site. Freshmen Course Options:Electives

  17. Choose Regular vs. Honors Courses Carefully • Check requirements for applying for Honors courses. MAP scores are strictly adhered to. • Choose Elective Courses Carefully • Read course descriptions carefully. • Be careful to note any required prerequisites for elective courses. • Again, choose wisely. There are very limited options for changing schedules if you change your mind. Tips for Course Selection

  18. February 5/6-Course Selections at the Middle School • Have your Course Selection Form with you as you will need it to request classes. It MUST be signed by a parent/guardian. Important Enrollment Dates:

  19. If you think of any questions after you leave this evening, please feel free to call (913-721-2100) or email us at the high school. • John Nguyen – jnguyen@piperschools.com • Polly Vader – pvader@piperschools.com • Marge Eckard – meckard@piperschools.com Questions?

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