1. Counseling Department
Freshmen College Knowledge Night
Ms. Arias & Mrs. Graciano

2. PMA Remind Code

3. A-G Requirements

4. Graduation Requirements
History/ Social Science
(30 credits)
⎕World History
⎕Comparative Religions
⎕AP European History
⎕US History
⎕US History Honors
⎕AP US History
⎕Government/Economics
English
(40 Credits)
⎕English 9
⎕English 9 Honors
⎕English 10
⎕English 10 Honors
⎕English 11
⎕AP Eng Language
⎕English 12
⎕AP Eng Lit/Comp
Math
(30-40 Credits)
⎕Algebra I
⎕Algebra I Honors
⎕Geometry
⎕Geometry Honors
⎕Algebra II
⎕Algebra II Honors
⎕Pre-Cal
⎕Calculus
⎕AP Calculus
⎕Algebra III/Trigonometry
Laboratory Science
(20-30 Credits)
⎕Biology
⎕Biology Honors
⎕Chemistry
⎕ Physics
⎕Anatomy/Physiology
Foreign Language
⎕Spanish I
⎕French I
⎕Spanish II
⎕French II
⎕Spanish III
⎕French III
⎕AP Spanish
Visual & Performing Arts
(10 Credits)
⎕Art I
⎕Multicultural Art
⎕Drama
⎕Chorus
⎕Ceramics
⎕Ensemble or (CPE)
College Prep Electives (CPE)
⎕Digital Media Production
⎕Business & Marketing
⎕Psychology
⎕AP Psychology
⎕ Journalism/Yearbook
⎕Public Speaking
⎕Holocaust
⎕Marine Biology/Forensic Science
Theology/Religion
Campus Ministry
(40 credits)
⎕Theology 9
⎕Theology 10
⎕Theology 11
⎕Theology 12
PE/Health
(10 Credits))
⎕PE/Health
Electives
⎕English Skills/Geography
⎕Academic Foundations
⎕Application & Reasoning
Research Skills
Or Computer Literacy
(5 Credits)

5. Primary Educators
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children
Its your right and duty to become role models for the development of your child’s life-physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and psychologically.
We are Partners!!

6. Research has proven, When parents are involved…
Students have:
Higher Grades
Higher tests scores
Higher graduation rate
Better school attendance
Increased motivation
Better self-esteem

7. Getting Involved Show your child you care about their education
Check on Grades
Use PowerSchool
Communicate with teachers
Be Supportive
Be a Role Model

8. Using Power School STEP 1: Go to PiusMatthias.org Current PARENTS—
Quicklinks
then click
POWER SCHOOL

9. PowerSchool Step 2: Log in with your Username & Password
If you do not have it, see the counselors

10. Click on the grade/percent to see all assignments & scores
Step 3:
Click on the grade/percent to see all assignments & scores
*Click here*

11. PowerSchool

12. Strategies at Home Forming Study Habits
Create a study routine.
Create a “Study Zone” at home
Have good study tools in your study zone.
Think of school attendance and homework as your job.
Get comfortable, but not too comfortable!
Record assignments daily and keep all assignments together in one notebook.
Don’t procrastinate!
Take breaks during your
study period.
Maximize in-class learning.
When you study, experience the information in as many ways as possible.
Organize the information.
Take advantage of any free time.
Study with a friend.
Eat healthy.
Get plenty of sleep!
Exercise regularly

13. Organization Tips Materials Study Space Try new Study Skills Routines
Notebooks
Clean Outs
Note-Taking
Checklist
Try new Study Skills
Actively Study
Use Quizlet
Summarize main ideas
Recite information to others
Review notes often
Compare notes with a peer

14. Parent Outlook No homework, No problem Review notes Organize notebook
Have Realistic Goals
Have Clear Requests
Have Consequences when your child does not follow through
Ensure they attend Teacher Tutoring
No homework, No problem
Review notes
Organize notebook
30 min to READ
Get ahead

15. THANK YOU!