Welcome Class of 2021

SCHOOL CONTACTS ADMINISTRATORS A - L: Ms. Dupee and all Medical students 727-669-1131 x2014 dupeep@pcsb.org M - Z: Mrs. Barker and all IB students 727-669-1131 x2015 barkerki@pcsb.org GUIDANCE COUNSELORS A – C: Mrs. Madej madeja@pcsb.org 727-669-1131 x2063 D – M: Mrs. Miller millerjean@pcsb.org 727-669-1131 x2062 N - Z: Mr. Papp 727-669-1131 x2061 pappt@pcsb.org

SCHOOL CONTACTS CONTINUED All IB students: Mrs. Shepherd-Thompson 727-669-1131 x 2064 shepherda@pcsb.org All Medical students: Ms. Ladas 727-669-1131 x2060 ladasm@pcsb.org   SECRETARIES 9th Grade University: Mrs. Eberts 727-669-1131 x2036 ebertsj@pcsb.org Medical: Mrs. Spicciati 727-669-1131 x2087 spicciatis@pcsb.org IB: Mrs. Calabrese 727-669-1131 x2086 calabreses@pcsb.org

Class of 2021 Keys to Success 1. Be Present everyday 2. Do your work 3. If you don’t know… ask

Attendance Policy In order to be marked as EXCUSED -- you must submit: NOTE EMAIL REPORT ON WWW.PCSB.ORG/PHUHS PHONE CALL must be submitted to grade level secretary University Mrs. Eberts x2036 Medical Mrs. Spicciati x2087 IB Mrs. Calabrese x2086

Tardies 1st Tardy: Teacher verbal warning 2nd Tardy: 25 min teacher detention 3rd Tardy: 40 min teacher detention 4th tardy starts Referral process with Administration * Tardies are per 9 weeks

Absences Be Present Everyday but…………………. If you cant You have one day for everyday you missed to make up your work for full credit whether your absence is excused or unexcused. Example I missed Monday I return Tuesday my make-up work is due to my teacher on Wednesday

Behavior Discipline card

Storm Chasers Every teacher gets 6 storm chasers a week that they can give to students for demonstrating the characteristics of a storm chaser. Students can turn one half in for a weekly drawing Students can collect the other half of the storm chasers ticket throughout the month Once a month the Kona Ice truck will be here and students can trade in 4 storm chasers for a Kona Ice

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Credits English Language Arts (ELA) 4 Credits Mathematics One of which must be Algebra 1 One of which must be Geometry 3 Credits Science One of which must be Biology Two must be equally rigorous 3 Credits Social Studies .5 credit American Government 1 credit World History 1. credit US History .5 credit Economics

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED 1 Credit Performing Fine Arts 1 Credit of HOPE 1 Online course 8 Elective courses 24 credits GPA = 2.0 Pass state assessment tests

STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIRMENTS End of Course Exams(EOCs) Algebra 1 – must pass and 30% of grade PERT test can also be taken – score of 97 Geometry – must take but not pass, 30% of grade Biology - must take but not pass, 30% of grade US History – must take but not pass, 30% of grade FSA Grade 10(or ACT/SAT concordant score) Must pass

DIPLOMA DESIGNAITONS MERIT DIPLOMA Meet the standard Diploma requirements Attain one or more industry certifications Scholar DIPLOMA Pass all state assessments and EOCs 2 credits of a Foreign Language At least one credit in an AP or Dual Enrollment class 1 credit Alg. 2 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics 1 credit in equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous course

PSAT All 9th graders are scheduled to take PSAT Importance October 11th in school periods 1-5 Room assignments will be posted cafeteria windows week before test Importance On average, students who take the PSAT/NMSQT score 145 points higher on the SAT than those who don’t. The PSAT/NMSQT provides tools to help improve skills before you take the SAT. It provides personalized feedback on student’s academic strengths and the areas that need improvement It gives you the tools you need to improve your skills and get ready for the SAT www.satpractice.org

Class Options Advanced Placement(AP) classes Counts toward college credit if you pass AP exam Dual Enrollment classes Counts toward college credit Starts your college GPA Early College Program Apply as a 10th grader in February Starts your Junior year- is a lottery system Can earn diploma and AA at the same time Early Admissions Apply as a Junior – starts your Senior year

DUAL ENROLLMENT Earn college credits for free! St. Petersburg College offers college classes to qualified high school students in Pinellas County at no charge! These courses give students credits toward a high school diploma and a college degree. Courses are available on SPC campuses and some local high school campuses. What's required to enroll 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test (PERT) or SAT/ACT. Obtain the signature of the high school principal on the Permission form Dual Campus Coursework form indicating the student is prepared for the dual enrollment experience. TO RESEARCH FURTHER: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/de/index.htm

Earn college credits for free! EARLY COLLEGE Earn college credits for free! A unique partnership between St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools The Early College Program offers college credit hours as well as high school credit at no cost to highly motivated students in grade 11. Earn as many as 60+ credits towards a 4-year bachelor's degree through participation in the Early College Program. Who is eligible? Students entering grade 11  What's required? A 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA or higher. Satisfactory scores on the College Placement Test (CPT/PERT) or SAT/ACT. Must complete World History, HOPE, and Geometry sophomore year.

EARLY ADMISSIONS Start college early - for early college admission to qualified high school students in Pinellas County at no charge! This program free! St. Petersburg College offers gives students credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree. Earn as many as 30+ credits towards a 4-year bachelor's degree through participation in the Early Admission Program. Who’s eligible? Pinellas County students who have completed three years of high school with a minimum of 18 credits earned and who have achieved an acceptable score for college-level courses on the SAT, ACT, FCAT or SPC College Placement Test (including math). There is no cost for application, tuition or textbooks. What’s required to enroll? Student must: See their guidance counselor to verify that they are eligible. Earn satisfactory scores on PERT or SAT/ACT Have at least an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) for all high school work attempted.

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP ACADEMIC MEDALLION GOLD SEAL 3.5 3.0 3.0/3.5 SAT: 1290 ACT: 29 SAT: 1170 ACT: 26 SAT: 440EBRW, 440M ACT: 17E, 18R, 19M OTHER: PERT 100 Hours/Comm Service 75 Hours/Comm Service 30 Hours/Comm Service/ 3 classes tech program SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY SCHOOL COUNSELOR PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING OR EARNING HOURS TOWARDS BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENTS SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/

Bright Futures Volunteering First-> pick a site to volunteer at and contact person at that site https://www.pcsb.org/Page/3554 Second-> if site approves you, must fill out Community Service proposal form and get approved by your counselor before beginning hours Third->start volunteering and logging hours on Community Service hours log form Fourth-> once complete, bring hours log and completed reflection to your counselor immediately and retain a copy

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE EDUCATED YOURSELF ON ALL CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/ IT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION THAT YOU VISIT BRIGHT FUTURES OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO REVIEW THIS PROGRAM’S STATE REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES We also have information on our school website including the volunteer paperwork https://www.pcsb.org/Page/9118

Tutoring Resources Monday & Wednesday tutoring (Most Subjects) Where: 19-103 2:30-4:30 See www.pcsb.org/phuhs for schedule Honor Society Tutoring Math: Tuesdays after school 19-129 Science: During both lunches 6-102A Spanish: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school Shakespeare club-English: Wednesday after school 5-203 HOSA Tutoring (all subjects) 1st and 3rd Thursday of month during lunches 1st lunch:  Morse’s classroom (6-102) 2nd lunch:  Webb’s classroom (3-206) Homework Help Line 547-7223 or 442-3226 Monday – Thursday 5:00pm-8:00

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Khan Academy(online video tutorials) www.khanacademy.org BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLORSHIPS www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/ volunteer hours – see your guidance counselor FINANCIAL AID www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE WWW.PCSB.ORG/PHUHS

REMIND 101 Sign up for Freshman Class Remind101(University and Medical) Text @3hk66he to 81010 Or text @3hk66he to 727-478-1252 Or sign up for email notifications by going to rmd.at/3hk66he Sign up for Freshman class Remind for IB Text @6g2ea7 to 81010 Or text @6g2ea7 to 727-478-1252 Or sign up for email notifications by going to rmd.at/6g2ea7