pvhs incoming 9th grade parent · the block schedule alternates between a-days (periods 1,2,3)...

PVHSIncoming 9th Grade Parent

Orientation

Transitioning to High SchoolGraduation RequirementsAcademic Planning Tips9th Grade SchedulingPVHS Academic ProgramsGetting InvolvedCommunication

The Agenda…

Successful FailureThe Road ahead is a bumpy one…

students will experience BOTH success and failure. Both are

essential in learning and developing into resilient adults

Parent Mission Statement

While we all hope that our children will do well in school, we hope with even greater fervor that they will do well in life.Our job is to help them know and appreciate themselves deeply, to be resilient in the face of adversity, to approach the world with zest, to find work that is satisfying, friends and spouses who are loving and loyal, and to hold a deep belief that they have something meaningful to contribute to the world.

- Madeline Levine, PhD

The Counseling Department at PVHSStudents are assigned to a counselor alphabetically by last name.

The Whole-Child Approach: Aligned with National Counseling Model with emphasis in the areas of academics, personal/social development and college and career.

Programs and Services include:Academic counseling and planningCollege information and planningPersonal and Social counseling Support GroupsGrade Level Conferences

College and Career CenterInformation and Resource Center, SAT & ACT information, Naviance, College Visits, Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Academic and College Information PresentationsSophomore, Junior and Senior Parent NightsCollege Day, College Admissions Testing, Financial Aid, SCROC

Parent awareness evenings w/ discussion topics such as:Drug/alcohol use, Teens and the law,

Parenting your teen

The Basics…

School starts daily at 8:00 amSchool ends at 2:45 pmZero Period meets daily at 7:00 am to 7:55The Block Schedule alternates betweenA-days (periods 1,2,3)B-days (periods 4,5,6)**Late Start Wednesdays: School begins at 9:40AM (zero period at 8:50AM)**

High School Graduation Requirements

English: 4 yearsScience: 2 years (Biological, Physical)Mathematics: 2 years (must complete Algebra 1)History: 3 yearsPE: 2 yearsFine Art /Career Technical Education/World Language: 4 semesters total (one year each in 2 of the three)

Graduation Subject Requirements vs. College Subject Requirements

Subject PVHS CSU UC Highly Selective Colleges

English 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years

Math 2 Years 3 Year required/ 4 Years Rec.Geometry required

3 Year required/ 4 Years Rec.Geometry required

4 Years

History/Social Science

3 Years 2 Years 2 Years 3-4 Years

Science 1 Yr Biological1 Yr Physical

2 Years 2 Yrs required 3 yrs. Rec.

3-4 Years

Foreign Language

0-1 Year 2 Years 2 Yrs. Required3 Yrs. Rec..

3-4 Years

Fine Art 0-1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Elective 1 Year 1 Year

Freshmen Courses1. English 1 *2. Math*3. Biology * # (or Physics# for PVIT students)4. World Language*5. PE/ AthleticsPlus one of the following:

Fine Art World History (PVID: Honors or AP # )PVIT Elective (Intro to Engineering Design & Development)AVID#

*Based on current teacher recommendation#Based on district prerequisite

Your student’s current teacherswill make recommendations

for their classes. This informationis mailed home to you

by your intermediate school.

Freshmen Elective Options• Standard Option: Fine Art

– Drama, Video Production, Ceramics, Draw/Painting, Digital Animation, Photography, *Orchestra, *Concert Band, *Jazz Band, *Musical Theatre (*= requires auditions)

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) – Application process has been completed and students notified

• World History: regular, Honors or AP (10th Grade history class)– Only for students with strong reading and writing abilities. (for

Honors or AP should be in English Honors as well)– For Honors or AP level the prerequisite is Language Arts Accelerated

with a B or better– Should have a passion for history

• Introduction to Engineering (PVIT)– Must be in Geometry or higher level of math– Must take Physics as science – Students should be strong in Math and Science

• Other Electives: - Yearbook, Journalism, Creative Writing, Ethics, Leadership, Academic Decathalon (7th), Forensic Speech and Debate (7th), Science Research (7th), Model United Nations (7th), Mock Trial (7th)

Foreign Language

• Spanish• French 1 (zero period)• Latin 1 (zero Period)• Korean 1 (zero period)• Chinese 1 / 2 (zero period)

Summer School Options• Math Options: Algebra 1 Review, Bridge to Algebra, Bridge to

Geometry• Science Options: Biology*, Biology Honors*, Chemistry*,

Chemistry Honors*• English options: Writing Workshop 9/10, Creative Writing, Public

Speaking• Fine Art Options: Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing and

Painting• Other Electives: Developmental Physiology and Sports Medicine,

Principles of Engineering*

• * = Prerequisite for class enrollment

Required Summer Reading• All incoming freshmen are required

to complete summer reading– Night by Elie Wiesel

• English 1 Honors students are required to read both– Night by Elie Wiesel AND– Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Student A- Sample Schedule – Fine ArtFreshmen Year Sophomore Year(1) English 1 (1) English 2(2) Geometry (2) Algebra 2 (3) Biology (3) Chemistry (4) Latin 1 (4) Latin 2(5) Ceramics (5) World History(6) PE /Sport or Band (6) PE/Sport or Band

Student B-Sample AVID StudentFreshmen Year Sophomore Year

Summer-World History (1) English 1 Honors (1) English 2 Honors(2) Algebra 1 (2) Geometry (3) Biology (3) Biology 2(4) Spanish 1 (4) Spanish 2(5) AVID (5) AVID(6) PE/Sport or Band (6) PE/ Sport or Band

Two year course selection sample

Student C - PVIDFreshmen Year Sophomore Year

(1) English 1 Honors (1) English 2 Honors (2) Geometry (2) Algebra 2(3) Biology (3) Chemistry(4) Spanish 2 (4) Spanish 3 Honors (5) World History Honors (5) European History AP(6) PE/Sport or Band (6) PE/Sport Band

Student D - PVIT ProgramFreshmen Year Sophomore YearSummer School: Principles Of Engineering – optional (1) English 1 (1) English 2(2) Geometry Honors (2) Algebra 2 Honors(3) Physics PVIT (3) Biology(4) Spanish 2 (4) Spanish 3 Honors(5) Intro to Engineering (5) Digital Electronics(6) PE/Sport or Band (6) PE/Sport or Band(7) Engineering Advanced Projects (7) Engineering Advanced Projects

(optional) (optional)

Two year course selection sample

THE

Credit Summary for Graduation

Requirements

GPA & CreditCalculations

Totals

+ = weighted course

TRANSCRIPT

The Scheduling ProcessEvents and Dates

Student Presentations by PVHS Counselor

• Group presentation to students during social studies classes

• Overview of PVHS programs and classes • What to expect as a high school freshman

• Receive and review course scheduling sheet

• Receive the educational planning guide and course description handbook

Student Presentation Dates:• PVIS: March 28th

• MIS: March 29th

• RIS: March 30th

9th grade course scheduling sheet

Refer to teacher recommendations and course prerequisites to choose appropriate classesSix classes are required for freshmenComplete the scheduling sheet

Scheduling Sheet Pick-UpPVHS counselors meet with students individually to review course scheduling sheets. Great opportunity for your student to ask any remaining questions. Pick-up DatesRIS: April 18th

MIS: April 19th

PVIS: April 20th

Private School StudentsPrivate School Enrollment Days:April 14th and April 17th

from 8:00 am to 3:00 pmBring a copy of your student’s official transcript and the completed scheduling sheetYour student will meet with a counselor to review the scheduling sheet after your family has enrolled with the registrarIf your school provides teacher recommendations please bring them

PVHS Signature Programs

Palos Verdes International Diploma: PVID

The PVID program provides an unique opportunity for students to gain

additional international education

•Emphasis on humanities coursework and

research on international topics

•Four year scope and sequence for courses

•Opportunity to gain expertise in the areas of

international culture, history,language, economics, politics and

geography

PVID Course Sequence•9th Grade World History Honors or Advanced Placement (AP)•10th Grade European History AP•11th Grade US History AP•12th Grade US Government AP or Economics AP•Additional Requirements:•Comparative Government AP/Human Geography AP•Participation in Model United Nations (MUN)•In lieu of MUN students may also take Comparative Religion or Advanced Philosophy and Religion Community College or SCROC course approved by counselor or Art History AP•Please note to qualify for APID (Advanced Placement International Diploma) go to: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_intl.htmlfor exact requirements

Palos Verdes Institute of Technology (PVIT)•Opportunity for students to experience hands on learning in the areas of engineering and robotics•Scope & sequence of courses offered throughout 4 years of high school•UC/CSU area “G” elective•Engineering Advanced Projects elective also available-Must Apply (Application is available on our website)

PVIT Course SequenceRecommended Summer before 9th grade: Principles of Engineering• 9th grade - Intro Engineering Design and

Development and PVIT Physics*• 10th grade - Digital Electronics• 11th grade - Aerospace Engineering or Civil

Architecture and Engineering • 12th grade - Engineering Design and

Development• Engineering Advanced Projects available

any academic year the student participates in the Sunday PVIT program

*Please note students must be in Geometry or higher to take PVIT Physics

Scientific Research (non-PVIT)-Designed for highly-motivated students to advance an understanding of research methodology-Can be taken all four years-Elective Science Credit (does not replace lab science requirement for college admission)-Engages students to work in conjunction with research scientists within their field of work-Students create their own investigative question and undertake independent research-Students enter 2 Science Fairs to compete at a high level-Is held outside the class day and not in the block (7th Period)-Research students conference with teacher by appointment

What Colleges Look For

● Strength of high school schedule – rigor and upward trends● Academic GPA● Go beyond minimum course requirements● Students is well rounded ● Student shows commitment rather than involvement in activities● SAT or ACT

Myth Busters! It’s impossible to get into a good college today.There are about 40 colleges that are absurdly difficult to get into. But there are over 2,000 colleges in the country, and all but about 100 of them take pretty much everybody who applies. The harder you work and the more successful you are, the more college opportunities you’re going to have, so your efforts are certainly worth it. But don’t take yourself out of the game by believing that only straight - A, perfect test scoring, proton-inventing students get into college.

Source: Kevin McMullin Collegewise

Communication is the key…

•Principal’s weekly update•Email•Voicemail•Naviance• Aeries•Website www.pvhigh.comall teachers & staff are available via email and voicemail

Important Dates to RememberApril 17th Summer School Registration Begins for Incoming FreshmenInformation available at pvpss.comSummer School Dates:

• June 19th-27th

●Late August: Registration Day Freshman orientation program & Link Crew!

Strongly suggested that all freshmen attend!

Coronation Day, August 29th, 2017

Be A SEA KING!Get Involved!

Benefits of Getting Involved

• Research shows students that are involved in positive activities do better in school, are less likely to get involved with unhealthy behaviors like drug use, sex, and violence

• You meet new people• Looks great on college applications• Learn life long skills• It makes high school fun and being involved in school is

a HUGE PART OF THE SEA KING CULTURE!

Activities

• Model United Nations• Marching Band• Orchestra• Jazz Band• Live From 205• Yearbook• Literary Publications• The Point • Newspaper• Comedy Sportz

• Open Orchard Productions

• Science Research• Mock Trial• Speech and Debate• Be The Change (BTC)• ASB• Peer Mentor• Science Olympiad• Over 100 Clubs!

Athletics

FALL SPORTS Cheer (F, JV, V)Cross CountryEquestrianFootball (F, JV, V)Girls' Golf (JV, V)Song (JV, V)Girls' Tennis (JV, V)Girls' Volleyball (F/S, JV, V)Boys' Water Polo (F/S, JV, V)

WINTER SPORTSBoys' Basketball (F/S, JV, V)Girls' Basketball (F/S, V)Boys' Soccer (F/S, JV, V)Girls' Soccer (F/S, JV, V)Surf (V)Girls' Water Polo (JV, V)

SPRING SPORTSBaseball (F/S, JV, V)Boys' Golf (JV, V)Boys' Lacrosse (JV, V)Girls' Lacrosse (JV, V)Softball (JV, V)Swim (F/S, V)Boys' Tennis (JV, V)Track and FieldBoys' Volleyball (F/S, JV, V)

Athletics

•PVHS has 24 varsity sports teams•www.pvhigh.com has information on each sports team under the “Athletics” tab• Parents and students should not contact coaches prior to graduation of 8th grade •Summer programs are opperated through The Hill Athletic Alliance www.thehillathleticalliance.com

The Principal’s Weekly UpdateSign up on pvhigh.com for important updates

Stress and Anxiety

• Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances

• Seen an increase in students being diagnosed with depression and anxiety

• Important for teenagers to have a balance and healthy coping skills

Perspectives To Consider

• It’s not a race or a competition • High school should be a time to explore things

due to genuine interest • A trend upward is always positive • Focus on life – college isn’t the end. • Failure is inevitable and necessary for growth

and learning – teaches coping skills …

How to Raise Successful Kids-Without Over Parenting

http://www.ted.com/talks/julie_lythcott_haims_how_to_raise_successful_kids_without_over_parenting?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tedspread

Welcome to the Sea King Family!