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Welcome future PHHS Class of 2017 parents
and students!!!
Tonight’s Agenda
• Welcome Message
• PHHS Overview
• Guidance Counselor Message
• Questions and Answers
Greeting
Mr. Craig Alessio andMr. Thom Hughart School Counselors
Our Mission
A safe learning community committed to fostering personal growth and academic excellence.
PHHS Benefits
Small class sizes -28 students with an average size of 19 students.
Dual-enrollment college opportunities
AP Classes
Challenging curriculum for all level of learners
High academic and behavioral expectations
A safe learning environment
As a PHHS Parent… Homework & Agendas
Organization & Time Management
Student Handbook, Dress Code
Promote School Involvement -clubs, sports
Talk about school
Attend Guidance Counselor Parent nights and other parent meetings
Get involved - Paradise Honors Parents (PHP)
Don’t let go…too much
Guidance Information
Academic Areas
Career and College Decisions
Personal and Social Concerns
School Counseling Services in Three Basic Domains -
Monthly Guidance Newsletter
Calendar of Events
Scholarships
Other Gems
Guidance Department Website
Sample Course Offering9th Grade
English I or (H) 1 creditAlgebra I or (H) 1 creditWorld History I or (H) 1 creditIntegrated Science or (H) 1 creditWorld Languages 1 creditElective 1 credit
6 credits(H)=Honors (AP)=Advanced Placement
Sample Course Offerings 10th Grade
English II or (H) 1 creditGeometry or (H) 1 credit Global Studies 1 credit Biology or (H) 1 creditWorld Lang. II (CC) 1 creditElective (CC) 1 credit
6 credits
(H)=Honors (AP)=Advanced Placement(CC)=Community College dual enrollment or
concurrent course available
Sample Course Offerings11th Grade
English III or American Lit. (CC) 1 creditAlgebra II or (H) 1 credit American History or (H),(AP),(CC) 1 creditChemistry or AP Biology 1 creditElective (CC) 1 creditElective (CC) 1 credit 6 credits
(H)=Honors(AP)=Advanced Placement(CC)=Community College dual enrollment or concurrent course available
Sample Course Offerings12th Grade
English IV or English 101/102(CC) 1 creditPre Calc or Calc or Math 102 (CC) 1 credit U. S. Gov./Economics or (CC) 1 credit Anatomy & Physiology 1 credit Elective 1 (CC) 1 credit Elective 2 (CC) 1 credit
6 credits(H)=Honors(AP)=Advanced Placement(CC)=Community College dual enrollment or concurrent course available
Graduation Requirements:
Four credits of English Four credits of Social Studies Four credits of Mathematics Four credits of Science Two credits of the same World Language One credit of Fine Arts One credit of Physical Ed./Health Four credits of additional electives 20 hours of Community Service per year Students must earn a ‘C’ (2.0) to earn
credit
Graduation Requirements
State RequirementsEnglish 4 CreditsMath 4 CreditsScience 3 CreditsSocial Sts 3 CreditsCTE/F.A. 1 CreditElectives 7 Credits
22 Total Credits
PHHS Requirements English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Social Sts 4 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit P.E./Health 1 Credit World Lang. 2 Credits Electives 4 Credits
24 Total Credits
Some frequently asked questions…
My student isn’t in honors,is PHHS right for my
student? Do they want a safe environment?
Do they want to learn and be challenged?
Can they follow rules?
Not in Honors classes? No Problem!
Tiered classes to meet all level of learners
Academic Interventions -Zero Hour -Academic Tutoring -Academic Support -Academic Probation
Academic Detentions
Weekly grade checks
Special Education Services
Are there sports and clubs?
Not all work…time to play!
Athletics
Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Badminton Baseball Cheer Cross Country
Not all work…time to play!
Athletics
Football Golf Softball Soccer Tennis Girls Volleyball
Clubs and Activities Art Drama Fencing International Culture
Club
Green Committee National Honor Society Paintball
Clubs and Activities
Clubs and Activities
Young Life Winter Guard
Science Olympiad Student Council Yearbook
Panther Summer session Close Up WestMec Ace Plus
What’s next for your student?
Questions?