9th Grade Seminar

PVMHS, a comprehensive High School, in partnership with family and community, provides a challenging and relevant curriculum in a safe, personalized, learning environment that promotes respect and tolerance while encouraging all students to set high standards, achieve academic success, and continue to learn and contribute to society.

PVMHS believes in RESPECT for self and the diversity of others Showing respect for people means accepting their differences and treating them the way you would like to be treated.

ADMINISTRATION Principal: Mr. Buckley Asst. Principal: Mrs. Maniatis A-House Dean: Mr. Krol B-House Dean: Mr. Bua C-House Dean: Ms. Randall School Safety Office: Officer Costa

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT A-House: Mr. English, Ms. Mitchell & Ms. Broughton B-House: Mrs. Dinarello & Mrs. Schoenfeld C-House: Mrs. McGovern & Mr. Braganca (Dept. Head)

MCAS ELA - MINIMUM 220 (240 NO REMEDIATION) MATH - MINIMUM 220 (240 NO FURTHER R.) SCIENCE - MIN. 220 (BIO. ,CHEM. OR PHYS.) Community Service: a total of 40 Hours in 4 years

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS You must earn a total of 115 credits for graduation. (67.5 credits of required subjects and 47.5 credits in electives) English 4 years (20 credits) Social Studies 3 years (15 credits) Science 2 years (10 credits) Mathematics 3 years (15 credits) Wellness (Physical Education & Health) 3 years (7.5 credits) In order to continue to play sports you must be currently passing the equivalent of 20 credits in the previous term.

Five or more undocumented absences within one quarter ultimately result in an “F” for the quarter Students may make up work within 10 days of their absence. Students must bring a note which documents reason for absence to Dean of Students (those with a note, but who do not make-up work will still receive a zero.) Students who are without documented absences from school will receive a zero. Four tardies equal 1 absence 17 undocumented absences fails course To be dismissed: Submit a note to your Dean’s office before 7:20 am on the day of dismissal. The note must indicate the reason, time and contact information for your parent/guardian.

Level 1 - Honors Level 2 - College Preparatory 1 Level 3 - College Preparatory 2 The grades that you earn in the previous year determine placement in your courses AP Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics 1, Physics C, Computer Science, Calculus, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, US History, European History, US Government, Psychology, World History, Economics, Spanish, Studio Art

Clubs, Organizations & Other Student Activities STUDIES SHOW PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LEADS TO SUCCESS! Clubs, Organizations & Other Student Activities Art Club Band Club Business Club Cheerleaders (Basketball, Football, Hockey) Chess Club Debate Club DECA Drama French Club Greek Club Guidance Club Hebrew Club International Club Latin Club Math Team Media Communications Club Music Guild META (Yearbook) National Honor Society Peer Mediation Pep Squad Photography Club Portuguese Club Renaissance Club School Newspaper Science Club Science fair Science League Student Council Ski Club Spanish Club Stage One Student Government Day A-Capella (boys & girls) Anime Club Computer Science Club Dance Team Diversity Council Freshman Challenge Gay Straight Alliance Outdoor Adventure Club Peer Leadership School Partners Abroad Slam Poetry Show Choir STARR

Athletics Fall Winter Spring Cross Country Basketball Baseball Field Hockey Gymnastics Softball Football Ice Hockey Lacrosse Golf Indoor Track Outdoor Track Soccer Swim/Dive Tennis Volleyball Wrestling Football Cheer Basketball Cheer Ice Hockey Cheer Athletics

Teachers & Counselors stay at least one day each week to help students. Meet with your teacher if: * you have work to make-up from an absence * do not understand a lesson * feel that you are falling behind in a course TURN SETBACKS INTO TRIUMPHS “People are about as happy as they make up their mind to be”- Abraham Lincoln

What? When? Where? After-school study hall (athletes welcome!) One-on-one tutoring Study groups Group project help All subjects, including AP When? Monday-Thursday 1:50-2:30 Where? Library For more information:Contact

“We first make our habits, then our habits make us.”

Prioritize after school activities List goals to achieve for the school year Aim high by establishing good work habits Notebook Maintenance

● Put forth your best effort every day In School and at Home Put forth effort to: ● Maintain a Positive Attitude ● Put forth your best effort every day ● Ask for help when needed In School ● Keep track of homework & due dates ● Keep Materials & Locker Organized ● Participate during Class - Work Habits At Home ● Check off homework once completed ● Keep Materials & Backpack Organized ● Prepare for Class - Study Skills

We will not bully others. We will try to help students who are bullied. We will try to include students who are left out. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. People who can help: Teachers, school counselors, deans, school safety officer and administration.

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