Rising Freshman Parent Meeting

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

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

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

Attendance is Key to Success Noted in the 2016-2017 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 for 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.

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

Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma 22 credits 4 English 3 Math 3 Sciences* 3 History/Social Sciences* 2 Health/PE 6 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* 9 verified credits* Economics/Personal Finance Virtual Course 1 Fine/Practical Art

Course Levels Standard Honors Advanced Placement (AP) Honors/AP Contract must be completed and turned in by March 31st, 2017!

New GPA Calculation for the Class of 2021! 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

Math, Science, Social Studies Standard Diploma 3 credits in each Subject 1 SOL in each subject Advanced Diploma 4 credits in each subject 2 SOL’s in each subject

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

Advanced: 4 years in 3 disciplines Standard: 3 years in 2 disciplines Science Advanced: 4 years in 3 disciplines Standard: 3 years in 2 disciplines Disciplines Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics Earth Science H Biology H Chemistry H AP Physics Astronomy Ecology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Anatomy/Genetics

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

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

Economics & Personal Finance All students must earn one credit in this course Taught online 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

Electives Standard Advanced 4 Credits 2 Sequential 1 Fine Art or CTE course 3 Credits 1 Fine Art or CTE course

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 Stock Market Club

Honor Societies Foreign Language Honor Societies Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society Science National Honor Society Tri-M Music Honor Society

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

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

Course Descriptions All courses are year-long Program of Studies available on school webpage Includes Description of course Grade level Prerequisites

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 February 5th and ends February 11th (end of day)!

Questions?