1. 9th Grade Seminar

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

16. ● 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

17. 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.

18.
Introduction to Naviance
Career Interest Profile