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Rising Freshman Parent Meeting

Attend the PHS Rising Freshman Parent Meeting to learn about the school's programs, course selection, and registration procedures. Get insights into academic and career planning, graduation requirements, GPA calculations, and available courses. Discover new offerings like the Aviation Academy and Military Science & Leadership programs. Understand attendance policies and the importance of parental involvement in student success.

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Rising Freshman Parent Meeting

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  1. Rising Freshman Parent Meeting

  2. PHS School Counseling Dept. • Lisa Evans, Director of Counseling, A-Fi • Katherine Banton, Fl-Mo • Lynn Neenan, Mu-Z • Rosalyn Sklute, Registrar

  3. Topics for discussion… • General Information about PHS • Program of Studies/Course Selection • Online Registration

  4. Schedule • School day: 7:20-2:00 • Seven periods a day / 50 minutes each • 4 minutes for transitions • Two lunch periods / 26 minutes each • Second period is homeroom

  5. Attendance is Key to Success Noted in the 2017-2018 Student Handbook:To comply with the Code of Virginia 22.1-254, students are expected to attend school every day and be on time unless there is illness or death in the immediate family. When requesting make up work, a parent should give teachers 24 hours notice to have the child’s assignments prepared to take homework. At least one day will be allowed for make-up work for every day of excused absence. Failure on the part of the student to complete make up work on time will result in the student receiving a lowered grade on the assignment. Students are not allowed to make up any daily work and instruction provided by teachers during unexcused absences or unexcused tardies.

  6. Academic & Career Plan • Updated annually to guide course selection • Meet graduation requirements • Explore career interests • Living document

  7. Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma • 22 credits • 4 English • 3 Math • 3 Sciences • 3 History/Social Sciences • 2 Health/PE • 5 verified credits* • Economics/Personal Finance • Virtual Course • At least 2 sequential electives • 1 Fine/Practical Art • CTE Certification • 26 credits • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Sciences • 4 History/Social Sciences • 2 Health/PE • 3 Foreign Language • 5 verified credits* • Economics/Personal Finance • Virtual Course • 1 Fine/Practical Art

  8. Course Levels • Standard • Honors • Advanced Placement (AP) • Honors/AP Contract must be completed and turned in by March 30th, 2018!

  9. GPA Calculation Standard Courses Honors AP/Gov. School A = 4.0 A = 4.5 A = 5.0 B = 3.0 B = 3.5 B = 4.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.5 C = 3.0 D = 1.0 D = 1.5 D = 2.0 F = 0 F = .5 F = 1.0

  10. Math, Science, Social Studies • Standard Diploma • 3 credits in each Subject • 1 SOL in each subject + 2 English SOLs (11th grade) • Advanced Diploma • 4 credits in each subject • 1 SOL in each subject + 2 English SOLs (11th grade) * (English is required EVERY year!)

  11. Math Standard Advanced • Algebra I (SOL) • Geometry (SOL) • Algebra II (SOL) or AFDA (Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis) • Algebra I (SOL) • Geometry (SOL) • Algebra II or Alg. II/Trig H (SOL) • Statistics/Advanced Math-Pre Calc./ Math Analysis-Pre Calc. and beyond.

  12. Science Advanced: 4 years in 3 disciplines Standard: 3 years in 2 disciplines Disciplines

  13. Standard World Geography (SOL)* US & VA History (SOL)** US & VA Government** Advanced World Geography (SOL)* World History (SOL) or AP European History US & VA History (SOL)** US & VA Government** Social Studies * Honors offered ** AP offered

  14. Foreign Language • 3 credits in one language • ex. Spanish 1, 2, and 3 • 2 credits in two languages • ex. French 1, French 2, German 1, German 2

  15. Economics & Personal Finance • All students must earn one credit in this course • Hybrid class, taught online and in the classroom • Recommended to take in 10th or 11th grade* • W!SE test given at the end of course will meet the CTE certification requirement for the Standard Diploma * Students considering applying to Governors School for Science and Technology should take this course prior to 11th grade.

  16. Electives Standard Advanced 4 Credits: 2 Sequential 1 Fine Art or CTE course 1 other 3 Credits: 1 Fine Art or CTE course 2 other

  17. What’s New? • Aviation Academy • Open to grades 9-11 • Limited slots available • Must complete application and Letter of Intent by 2/28/18 • Must take an online class • Must eat lunch on the bus • Selection based on lottery • Military Science & Leadership • Open to grades 9-12 • Gain a general level of understanding of all 5 branches • Tour local military bases, meet personnel & explore careers • Learn history, procedures, organization & customs

  18. Clubs • DECA • Drama • FCA • FCCLA • FBLA • FEA • Foreign Language Clubs • International Club • TSA • Teens for Troops • Academic Challenge • Key Club • Leo Club • Model UN • Student 2 Student • SCA • Help Save The Next Girl • Drama Club • Our Helping Hands • Dungeons and Dragons

  19. Honor Societies Foreign Language Honor Societies Mu Alpha Theta – Math Honor Society National Honor Society Science National Honor Society Tri-M Music Honor Society

  20. Credits Earned in Middle School • Grades and credits reflected on transcript • Included in GPA and class rank • Request omission from PMS Counseling office by July 1st

  21. Promotion Requirements • 10th grade – 5 credits (including English 9) • 11th grade – 10 credits (including English 10) • 12th grade – 15 credits (including English 11)

  22. Course Descriptions • All courses are year-long • Program of Studies available on school webpage • Includes • Description of course • Grade level • Pre/Co-requisites

  23. Online Registration • Make thoughtful selections Read course descriptions • Consider strengths/interests • Explore career interests • Select at least 2 alternates and be sure they are courses that you have an interest in • Online registration opens January 31,2018 – February 24, 2018.

  24. Questions?

  25. @PoquosonHS_Coun

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