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Rising Freshman Meeting. PHS School Counseling Dept. Lisa Evans, Director of Counseling, A-Fi Katherine Banton, Fl-Mo Lynn Neenan, Mu-Z Rosalyn Sklute, Registrar. Topics for discussion…. General Information about PHS Program of Studies/Course Selection Online Registration. Schedule.
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PHS School Counseling Dept. • Lisa Evans, Director of Counseling, A-Fi • Katherine Banton, Fl-Mo • Lynn Neenan, Mu-Z • Rosalyn Sklute, Registrar
Topics for discussion… • General Information about PHS • Program of Studies/Course Selection • Online Registration
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
Attendance is Key to Success Noted in the 2018-2019 Student Handbook:To comply with the Code of Virginia 22.1-254, 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.
Academic & Career Plan • Updated annually to guide course selection • Meet graduation requirements • Explore career interests • Living document
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
Course Levels • Standard • Honors • Advanced Placement (AP) • Dual Enrolled • Honors/AP Contract must be completed and turned in by March 22th, 2019!
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
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 • Social Studies (+ 2 English SOLs 11thgrade) * English is required EVERY year!
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.
Science Disciplines Advanced: 4 years in 3 disciplines Standard: 3 years in 2 disciplines
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** Social Studies * Honors offered ** AP offered
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
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.
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
What’s New? • 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 • 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
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
Honor Societies World Language Honor Societies Mu Alpha Theta – Math Honor Society National Honor Society Science National Honor Society Tri-M Music Honor Society
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
Promotion Requirements • 10th grade – 5 credits (including English 9) • 11th grade – 10 credits (including English 10) • 12th grade – 15 credits (including English 11)
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
Course Descriptions • All courses are year-long • Program of Studies available on school webpage • Includes • Description of course • Grade level • Pre/Co-requisites
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, 2019- March 1, 2019.