Presented by:School Counseling Department

Adrian Hodge, School Counseling ChairKatherine Neal, School Counselor

PHS 9th Grade Parent Presentation

MS. WALKERLast Name: A - Dard

Meet the Counselors

MRS. GREENSTREETLast Name: Dare-Hom

Meet the Counselors

MR. ABBOTTLast Name: Hon-Mn

Meet the Counselors

MRS. HODGELast Name: Mo-Sa

Meet the Counselors

MS. NEALLast Name: Sc-Z

Meet the Counselors

MRS. WALKERCareer

Development Coordinator

College and Career Center

See Mrs. Boland and sign in as you enter Student Services!

School Counseling Secretary

Registrar

Mrs. Ramona Dobbins

Academic Development◦ Graduation Requirements◦ Academics

Personal Development◦ Social/Emotional Concerns

Career Development- Planning for College and Beyond- http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Road+to+College-A+F

our+Year+Plan

Why would I need to see my counselor?Why would I need to see my

Counselor?

“Students’ experiences in their first year of high school often determine their success throughout high school and beyond.”

- National High School Center

It’s just the 9th grade…

4 English (Eng I, II, III, IV) 4 Math (Common Core I, II & III & a higher level

math) 3 Science (Earth and Environ., Biology, a Physical

Science) 4 Social Studies (World, Civics, American History I

and II) Health/PE 9 8 Electives (2 Foreign Lang/Art/CTE) CPR Certification

(Total Credits 24)

Graduation Requirements

A number that represents your academic performance. You received GPA points based on your FINAL grade in the class

Standard ClassA = 4.0B = 3.0C = 2.0D = 1.0F = 0.0

Honors ClassA = 5.0B = 4.0C = 3.0D = 2.0F = 0.0

Adv. Placement (AP) ClassA = 6.0B = 5.0C = 4.0D = 3.0F = 0.0

G.P.A- Grade Point Avg.

Establish a study/homework schedule Prepare a study place Negotiate how progress will be communicated Attendance

- If you miss more than 10…- You must recover these absences hour for

hour afterschool.- If you do not recover your absences, YOU WILL

FAIL THE CLASS!

Tips for Success

Power School Parent Portal Student/teacher conferences Study Tips http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/

Study+Tips Tutoring http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/

Tutoring

Contingency Plan

CMS online high school planning guide Standard, Honors & Advanced Placement

level Audition, application, portfolio Explore career interests 1. CTE electives2. Career assessment

Preparing for Registration

Explore Career Interests Learn About Career Options Explore Education Options http://public.careercruising.com/us/en

CAREER CRUISERSCareer Cruising

FREE ONLINE ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN TEST

PREP

TRIUMPHTriumph

My CFNC (www.cfnc.org) Plan for College and Career Apply Pay

College Foundation of North Carolina

Get involved at PHS!◦ Clubs http://phsclubs.com/ ◦ Student Ambassador Program◦ Presidential Volunteer Service Program ◦ Sports◦ Student Government◦ Through your classes

(ROTC, Band, Chorus, Theatre, Medical Sciences, Business, etc.)

◦ Summer Programs

Getting Involved

PHS Mews weekly newsletter PHS Prowl quarterly newsletter Teacher Wiki Pages School Counseling Wiki Page College & Career Center Wiki Page http://schoolcounselingdepartment.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/

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Additional Resources

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