1. Rising Freshman Meeting

2. PHS School Counseling Dept.
Lisa Evans, Director of Counseling, A-Fi
Katherine Banton, Fl-Mo
Lynn Neenan, Mu-Z
Rosalyn Sklute, Registrar

3. Topics for discussion…
General Information about PHS
Program of Studies/Course Selection
Online Registration

4. Schedule School day: 7:20-2:00 Seven periods a day / 50 minutes each
4 minutes for transitions
Two lunch periods / 26 minutes each
Second period is homeroom

5. Attendance is Key to Success
Noted in the Student Handbook: To comply with the Code of Virginia , students are expected to attend school every day and be on time unless there is illness or death in the immediate family.
When requesting make up work, a parent should give teachers 24 hours notice to have the child’s assignments prepared to take homework. At least one day will be allowed for make-up work for every day of excused absence. Failure on the part of the student to complete make up work on time will result in the student receiving a lowered grade on the assignment. Students are not allowed to make up any daily work and instruction provided by teachers during unexcused absences or unexcused tardies.

6. Academic & Career Plan Updated annually to guide course selection
Meet graduation requirements
Explore career interests
Living document

7. Graduation Requirements
Standard Diploma
Advanced Diploma
22 credits
4 English
3 Math
3 Sciences
3 History/Social Sciences
2 Health/PE
5 verified credits*
Economics/Personal Finance
Virtual Course
At least 2 sequential electives
1 Fine/Practical Art
CTE Certification
26 credits
4 English
4 Math
4 Sciences
4 History/Social Sciences
2 Health/PE
3 World Language
5 verified credits*
Economics/Personal Finance
Virtual Course
1 Fine/Practical Art

8. Course Levels Standard Honors Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Enrolled
Honors/AP Contract must be completed and turned in by March 22th, 2019!

9. GPA Calculation
Standard Courses Honors AP/Gov. School A = 4.0 A = 4.5 A = 5.0 B = 3.0 B = 3.5 B = 4.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.5 C = 3.0 D = 1.0 D = 1.5 D = 2.0 F = 0 F = 0 F = 0

10. Math, Science, Social Studies
Standard Diploma
3 credits in each Subject
1 SOL each in Biology, Algebra I and a
Social Studies
(+ 2 English SOLs in 11th grade)
Advanced Diploma
4 credits in each subject
1 SOL in Biology, Algebra I and a
(+ 2 English SOLs 11th grade)
* English is required EVERY year!

11. Math Standard Advanced Algebra I (SOL) Geometry (SOL)*
Algebra II (SOL)* or AFDA (Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis)
Algebra I (SOL)
Geometry (SOL)*
Algebra II or Alg. II/Trig H (SOL)*
Statistics/Advanced Math-Pre Calc./ Math Analysis-Pre Calc. and beyond.
* Will only take if previous math SOLs were taken in Middle School.

12. Advanced: 4 years in 3 disciplines Standard: 3 years in 2 disciplines
Science
Advanced: 4 years in 3 disciplines
Standard: 3 years in 2 disciplines
Disciplines
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Environmental Science H
Biology H
Chemistry H
AP Physics
AP Environmental
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Astronomy
Anatomy/Genetics
Forensic Science
Earth Science H

13. Social Studies Standard World Geography (SOL)* US & VA History (SOL)**
US & VA Government**
Advanced
World Geography (SOL)*
World History (SOL) or AP European History
US & VA History (SOL)**
US & VA Government**
* Honors offered
** AP offered

14. World Language 3 credits in one language ex. Spanish 1, 2, and 3
2 credits in two languages
ex. French 1, French 2, German 1, German 2

15. Economics & Personal Finance
All students must earn one credit in this course
Hybrid class, taught online and in the classroom
Recommended to take in 10th or 11th grade*
W!SE test given at the end of course will meet the CTE certification requirement for the Standard Diploma
* Students considering applying to Governors School for Science and Technology should take this course prior to 11th grade.

16. Electives Standard Advanced
4 Credits: 2 Sequential 1 Fine Art or CTE course 1 other
3 Credits: 1 Fine Art or CTE course 2 other

17. What’s New? Aviation Academy Open to grades 9-12
Limited slots available
Must complete application and Letter of Intent by 3/22/19
Must take an online class
Selection based on lottery
Military Science & Leadership
Open to grades 9-12
Gain a general level of understanding of all 5 branches
Tour local military bases, meet personnel & explore careers
Learn history, procedures, organization & customs
Entrepreneurship Education
Open to grades 9-12
For Students interested in Marketing, Business or Management
Learn the concepts and techniques for planning an innovative business

18. Clubs DECA Drama FCA FCCLA FBLA FEA Foreign Language Clubs
International Club
TSA
Teens for Troops
Academic Challenge
Key Club
Leo Club
Model UN
Student 2 Student
SCA
Help Save The Next Girl
Drama Club
Our Helping Hands
Dungeons and Dragons

19. Honor Societies World Language Honor Societies
Mu Alpha Theta – Math Honor Society
National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society

20. Credits Earned in Middle School
Grades and credits reflected on transcript
Included in GPA and class rank
Request credit omission from PMS Counseling office by July 1st

21. Promotion Requirements
10th grade – 5 credits (including English 9)
11th grade – 10 credits (including English 10)
12th grade – 15 credits (including English 11)

22. Volunteer Hours Not required for graduation but Strongly Encouraged
200 hours = Community Service Seal
50 hours + grade of A or B in US History and Government = Board of Education Seal of Excellence in Civics Education
Promotes Civic Engagement
Allows for Academic and Career Exploration

23. Course Descriptions All courses are year-long
Program of Studies available on school webpage
Includes
Description of course
Grade level
Pre/Co-requisites

24. Online Registration Make thoughtful selections
Read course descriptions
Consider strengths/interests
Explore career interests
Select at least 2 alternates and be sure they are courses that you have an interest in
Online registration opens (for middle school) February 6, March 1, 2019.

25. Questions?

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