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Mr. Craig Alessio and Mr. Thom Hughart School Counselors

A safe learning community committed to fostering personal growth and academic excellence.

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 Small class sizes -28 students with an average size of 19 students.  Dual Enrollment college opportunities  Challenging curriculum for all level of learners  High academic and behavioral expectations  A safe learning environment

 Homework & Agendas  Organization & Time Management  Student Handbook, Dress Code  Promote School Involvement -clubs, sports  Talk about school  Attend Counseling presentations and other parent meetings  Get involved - Paradise Honors Parents (PHP)  Don’t let go…too much

 Academic Areas  Career and College Decisions  Personal and Social Concerns

9 th Grade Freshman English or (H) 1 credit Algebra I or (H) 1 credit World History or (H) 1 credit Integrated Science or (H) 1 credit PE/Health 1 credit Spanish I 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors

Sample Course Offerings 10 th Grade Sophomore English or (H) 1 credit Geometry or (H) 1 credit Sociology (DE) 1 credit Biology or (H) 1 credit Spanish II 1 credit Chorus I 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors (DE)=Dual Enrollment

Sample Course Offerings 11 th Grade Junior English or (H) or (DE) 1 credit Algebra II or (H) 1 credit US History or (H) or (DE) 1 credit Chemistry or (H) 1 credit Creative Writing I 1 credit Spanish III or (DE) 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors (DE)=Dual Enrollment

Sample Course Offerings 12 th Grade Senior English or (DE) 1 credit College Math or (DE) 1 credit Gov./Econ. 1 credit Anatomy & Physiology 1 credit Creative Writing II 1 credit Psychology (DE) 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors (DE)=Dual Enrollment

 Four credits of English  Four credits of Social Studies  Four credits of Mathematics  Four credits of Science  Two credits of the same World Language  One credit of Fine Arts  One credit of Physical Ed./Health  Four credits of additional electives  20 hours of Community Service per year  Students must earn a ‘C’ (2.0) to earn credit

Graduation Requirements  State Requirements English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Std. 3 Credits CTE/F.A. 1 Credit Electives 7 Credits 22 Total Credits  PHHS Requirements English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Social Std. 4 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit P.E./Health 1 Credit World Lang. 2 Credits Electives 4 Credits 24 Total Credits

 Grade Promotion  To be promoted to grade 9 students must:  Pass all core content courses in middle school.   To be promoted to grade 10 students must:  Earn 6 credits including passing all core courses.  Successfully complete 20 hours of community service during freshman year.   To be promoted to grade 11 students must:  Earn 12 credits including passing all core courses.  Successfully complete 20 hours of community service during sophomore year.   To be promoted to grade 12 students must:  Earn 18 credits including passing all core courses.  Successfully complete 20 hours of community service during junior year.

 Do they want a safe environment?  Do they want to learn and be challenged?  Can they follow rules?

 Tiered classes to meet all level of learners  Academic Interventions -Zero Hour -Academic Tutoring -Academic Support -Academic Probation  Academic Detentions  Bi-weekly grade checks  Special Education Services

Athletics  Girls Basketball  Boys Basketball  Badminton  Baseball  Cheer  Cross Country

Athletics  Football  Golf  Softball  Soccer  Tennis  Girls Volleyball

 Close-up  Swim Club  Japanime  Drama

 Wrestling Club  National Honor Society

 Young Life  Student Council  Yearbook

 Freshman Interviews (9/2/14)  Coffee with the Counselors (9/19/14)  Counseling Presentations  MOOC’s (EDx, Coursera, Udacity) ◦ 1 trillion dollar debt (2012) ◦ Tuition increased 72% since 2000  Website Demo  West-MEC  Scholarships  Campus Tour Thursdays  NAU Field Trip