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Freshma eshman n Orientati entation on 2019 2019 Pa Paren ent Sessi ssion on wi with Student dent Servic rvices es Principal Dr. Gregory Decker Adminis nistrat rator or Last Names es Counsel nselor or Mr. Jonathan

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Freshma eshman n Orientati entation

  • n – 2019

2019 Pa Paren ent Sessi ssion

  • n wi

with Student dent Servic rvices es

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 Principal

  • Dr. Gregory Decker

Adminis nistrat rator

  • r

Last Names es Counsel nselor

  • r
  • Mr. Jonathan Chang

A – Da

  • Ms. Morgan Graves
  • Mr. Ben Olin

De – Ji

  • Mrs. Beverly Davis
  • Mr. Drew Mabe

Jo – Mo

  • Mrs. Amie Graham
  • Mr. Eric Rosen

Mu – Se

  • Mr. James Gross
  • Mrs. Crystal Locus

Sh – Z

  • Ms. Pam Savage

SAP Counselor

  • Mrs. Daria Johnson

Dean of Students

  • Ms. Felicia Moore
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Students go to 1st period when the 6:55 bell rings. Students can purchase breakfast and take it to their 1st period to eat before school starts.

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Daily y Schedu hedule: e: Stu tuden ents ts Arrive ve and Go Go To 1

  • 1st

st Perio

iod Sta tarting ting at 6 t 6:55am 55am 1st

st Period:

  • d: 7:25

25 – 8:49 49 2nd

nd Perio

iod: d: 8:55 55 – 10:24 :24 SMART T Lunc nch: 10:24 :24 – 11:18 18 3rd

rd Perio

iod: d: 11:2 :24 4 – 12:48 :48 4th

th Perio

iod: d: 12:5 2:54 4 – 2:18

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 Each course is taught in about 90 days

  • Quick pace
  • Absences more significant

 First Semester

  • August 26 – January 27

 Second Semester

  • January 28 – June 12
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 Exams are always given during the last 5 days

  • f each semester.

 Exams are worth 20% of the course grade.  Do not book vacations, etc., during the exam

window until you know the exact schedule.

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Variety of core and ele lectiv ive classes:

Sam ampl ple e co core e cl clas asse ses:

 English I  World History  Fundamental/Intro Math, Foundations of Math 1 and 1B,

Math 1, Math 2, Math 3

 Healthful Living  Earth/Environmental Science or Biology

Sam ampl ple e el elec ectives: tives:

 Band  Dance  Chorus  Theater  CTE courses  World Languages if available

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 Personal and academic growth  Rigorous courses look favorable for college admissions.  Rigorous work helps improve SAT and ACT scores.  Earn college credit in high school with AP exams.  Students are exposed to college level work with high school

support.

 Helps ease the transition from high school to college  Weighted credit for final course grade  AP courses available starting Sophomore year

Academic Honors AP A – 4 B – 3 C – 2 D - 1 A – 4.5 B – 3.5 C – 2.5 D – 1.5 A – 5 B – 4 C – 3 D - 2

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Cou

  • urse

se Grade de Qua uali lity ty Points ints English III A 4 American History I B 3 Chemistry A 4 Spanish I B 3 Weighted GPA: 3.5

Sample GPA

Cou

  • urse

se Grade de Quali uality Point ints English III Honors C 2.5 AP Psychology B 4 Chemistry Honors A 4.5 Spanish I B 3 Weighted GPA: 3.5

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 Bring Your Own Device:  Students are allowed to bring personal devices.  Students learn parameters for using devices at

school.

 Students are responsible for devices.

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 SMART lunch tutorials

  • Students Maximizing Achievement, Relationships, and Time
  • Teachers available two SMART lunch sessions per week for

tutoring

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 Time management  Organization  Study habits  Self-advocacy  PCHS Basic Expectations  SMART Lunch!

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 Set goals with your child each quarter and/or

semester.

 Discuss assignments with child.  Set a regular time and place for homework.  Communicate with teachers regularly.  Monitor academic progress.  Provide daily encouragement.

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 Some uncertainty…“what ifs”…  New Social Environment…  Peer relations…  Independence from their families…  Search for identity…  Occurs by developing:

 Values  Pride in one’s achievements  Close relationships with peers

From: Student Transitions From Middle to High School

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 Listen…  Ask probing questions…  Concerns noted by rising 9th graders:

  • Getting to class on time
  • Understanding the requirements of new teachers and

courses

  • Learning the expectations of a new school
  • Making new friends in a new setting
  • Peer acceptance; fitting in
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The reality of school (elementary, middle and high) is that friendships are fluid.

➢ Discuss “healthy relationships” and the true

meaning of being a ‘friend’.

➢Does a ‘true’ friend talk about you? ➢How should you respond to peer pressure?

➢ Discuss and monitor “Social Media”.

➢ (Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, KIK, Ask.fm, text messages, etc.)

➢ Encourage your child to seek out their counselor

when they have any concerns.

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Stay Focused…Start Strong

 9th Grade

  • Focus on Grades
  • Participate in Volunteer
  • pportunities
  • Get connected with school

extracurricular activities

  • Take interest inventory test
  • Create an CFNC account

(www.cfnc.org)

  • Get to know your School

Counselor

Start Exploring Post- Secondary Options

 10th Grade

  • Focus on Grades
  • Take Pre-ACT and PSAT

Test

  • Volunteer
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Start Researching Schools
  • Get to know your School

Counselor

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Stay Focused…Stay Strong Stay Focused…Finish Strong

 11th Grade

  • Focus on Grades; Stay

involved

  • Visit Colleges/Universities
  • Talk to admission

counselors (attend college fairs, workshops)

  • Take the SAT and/or ACT

Test

  • Connect with School

Counselor and Teachers for recommendations

  • Explore post graduation
  • ptions
  • Take ASVAB test, if

applicable

 12th Grade

  • Focus on Grades
  • Stay involved
  • Complete Application(s)

(College, Work, Military, Trade School, 2 year College)

  • Take SAT and/or ACT
  • Apply for scholarships
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  • Provides a continuum of support services that positively impact the

personal/social, academic, and career development of the student

  • Resources include individual counseling, small group counseling,

consultations, and referrals to community agencies.

  • Students must use WCPSS student account to email teachers and
  • counselors. We cannot respond to personal email. Check with Media

Center staff for help. Example account:

  • Counselors Corner – at lunch – quick questions and consultation
  • Appointments with Counselors – You can walk into Student Services

and make one at the desk.

  • Parents can contact counselors directly via email or phone with

questions (if it is a question about a class, contact the teacher first).

PantherCreekHS <aktalasila@students.wcpss.net>

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 Welcome Class of 2023….#alwaysacatamount!