1. Welcome to Freshman Parent Night! August 16, 2018

2. Greetings From Your School Counselors
Craig Alessio (A-G)
Davida Patterson (H-O)
Stephen Pratt (P-Z)

3. Agenda PHHS Overview Counseling Overview Sample Course Offerings
Tips for Success
FAQ’s
What To Watch For…
Student Panel
Q & A Session

4. Our Mission As school counselors, our mission is to support our administrative team, teachers, parents, and community in preparing all Paradise Honors High School students to be future ready citizens by providing them a safe, caring, learning environment in which to develop their cognitive, career and social-emotional development.

5. So Why PHHS?
-The Benefits

6. Benefits of Choosing PHHS
Class sizes - average of 25 students
AP course opportunities
Challenging curriculum for all level of learners
High academic and behavioral expectations
A safe learning environment
Small counselor caseloads

7. PHHS Parent Expectations
Homework & Agenda Checks
Organization & Time Management
Student Handbook, Dress Code
Promote School Involvement- clubs, sports, events
Talk about school
Attend Counseling presentations, meetings, and activities
Don’t let go…too much

8. School Counseling Services in Three Basic Domains
Academic Areas
Personal & Social Concerns
Career and College Decision-Making

9. What is the Difference Between Course Levels?
Grade-Level – Curriculum provides a general overview of standards, and assesses knowledge of content.
Honors – Curriculum covers more in-depth material with a more vigorous learning and studying routine; classes are more fast paced, workload increases, and assessments are more challenging.
Advanced Placement – Curriculum equates to a first year college level course; therefore, students may earn college credit for the course if exam score meets selected college criteria.

10. Sample Course Offering
9th Grade
Freshman English or (H) credit
Algebra I or (H) credit
World History or (H) or AP Human Geog credit
Biology or (H) credit
Physical Education credit
Art I credit credits
(H)=Honors

11. Sample Course Offering
10th Grade
Sophomore English or (H) or (Pre-AP) credit
Geometry or (H) credit
Government or (H) or (AP) credit
Chemistry or (H) credit
Spanish I credit
Concert Choir I credit credits
(H)=Honors

12. Sample Course Offering
11th Grade
Junior English or (H) or (AP) credit
Algebra II or (H) credit
US History or (H) or (AP) credit
Anatomy and Physiology credit
Psychology AP credit
Spanish II credit credits
(H)=Honors
(AP) = Advanced Placement

13. Sample Course Offering
12th Grade
Senior English or (H) or (AP) credit
Calculus A/B AP credit
Economics credit
Genetics credit
Spanish III credit
Physics H credit credits
(H)=Honors
(AP) = Advanced Placement

14. GPA Bonus for Enrolling in Honors/AP Courses
If Student Steve earns straight A’s in the sample schedules above, Student Steve’s Unweighted GPA would be a 4.0 and his Weighted GPA would be a 4.62.
If Student Craig earns 3 A’s and 3 B’s (1 A in an honors/AP class and 2 A’s in a grade-level courses) in the sample schedules above, Student Craig’s Unweighted GPA would be a 3.5 and his Weighted GPA would be a 4.0.

15. Interventions and Grade Checks
Tiered classes to meet all level of learners
Academic Interventions
Academic Tutoring
NHS Tutoring
Academic Support
Academic Probation
Academic Detentions
Bi-weekly grade checks

16. Grade Promotion To be promoted to grade 10 students must:
Earn 6 credits including passing all core courses.
To be promoted to grade 11 students must:
Earn 12 credits including passing all core courses.
To be promoted to grade 12 students must:
Earn 18 credits including passing all core courses.
20 hours of community service must be completed each year.

17. Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ’s

18. Do you have any tips on being successful in high school?
Make good use of an organizer/agenda
Eat breakfast and lunch
Know that school IS important
Get enough sleep
Get involved in clubs and/or sports
Study, study, study!
Care about your GPA
Understand that adjustment to curriculum takes time
Care about post-secondary plans
Know when to seek help
Don't procrastinate
Learn time management skills
Communicate with your teacher
Have high expectations

19. Just Do It…Get Involved!!
Athletics
Basketball
Softball
Baseball
Soccer
Cheer
Tennis
Cross Country
Volleyball
Football
Swimming
Track & Field
Golf

20. NCAA Division I and Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements

21. Just Do It…Get Involved!!
Clubs & Activities
Student Council
Art Club
Poetry
National Honor Society
Close Up
Debate
C.H.A.R.M.
Creative Writing
Fencing
Drama
Bible Study
Yearbook
Key Club
Paintball
Show Choir

22. West-MEC Opportunities
Aesthetician
Air Conditioning Technician
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Avionics/Drone Electronics
Coding
Cosmetology
Culinary
Dental Assisting
Electrical Trade Specialties
Emergency Medical Technician
Energy and Industrial Technology
Fire Science
General Construction Technology
Hairstyling
IT Security
Law, Public Safety and Security
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Medium Heavy Diesel Technology
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy Technician
Precision Machining
Veterinary Sciences

23. What To Watch For… Freshman Interviews (September)
NAU Field Trip (September 13th)
Coffee with the Counselors (September 17th)
Counseling Website Demo
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