1. Class of 2017 Guidance Presentation
Peekskill High School
Class of 2017 Guidance Presentation

2. Who We Are Erin Arnold –M-P including PACE
Jane Thorpe – all grades I-L, R-Z
Lenroy Stevens – all grades A-H

3. People to know Principal – Mr. Hutchinson
Assistant Principals – Ms. Daniels, Ms. Reyes and Mr. Picou
School psychologist – Ms. Shay
School Social worker – Ms. Bean

4. Counselor Confidentiality
What counselors have to disclose:
Harm to self
Harm to others
Someone Harming you

5. Graduation Requirements
2 Physical Education
1 Foreign Language
Total of at least 22 credits
Passed required Regent exams
ELA
Global History
US History
Integrated Algebra
Science
4 English
4 Social Studies
(Global History I & II + US History + US Gov/Econ)
3 Math
(Alg. + 2 additional)
3 Sciences
(Lab Science & 2 additional science)
1 Art/Music
.5 Health

6. Goals & Expectations What do you expect to get from high school?
Why do you attend?
Why do we have a public education system?
What is your intended outcome?

7. Laying the Foundation Education is the building block for success.
Skills such as Reading comprehension, analyzing graphs and charts and public speaking are invaluable and will serve you well in the future.
Learn study skills: always prepare things ahead of time, do not procrastinate. Learn to proofread and edit your work.
Ask questions in class, Engage the material.

8. Benefits to a high school education

9. High School Planning
Your school counselors are here to assist you in reaching your post secondary goals.
Whether it be college, military, vocational school or entrepreneurship there is information and assistance to help you achieve success

10. resources Counselors and teachers Elton brand academy Call back
Tutoring
Youth bureau
Field library