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 Memberships, Accreditations, and

Partnerships

online

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?