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FRESHMENOLOGY
HIGH SCHOOL 101
EVERYTHING PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
TO ASSIST THEIR CHILD TO SUCCEED IN
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Welcome to the beginning of
four very exciting years!!!!!
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Park Vista Community
High School•Opened doors August 2004 as a comprehensive high school
•757 Freshmen + 822 Sophomores + 799 Juniors + 740 Seniors = 3118 total students
•250 Faculty & Staff
•3 choice academy programs: Medical, Auto Service & Auto Collision
•1 in-house academy: Multimedia Communications
•Ranked 199 in the country out of over 22,000 public high schools in the United States. This is the sixth consecutive year Park Vista has been named in Washington Post’s America’s Top High School’s list.
•Students attending 4-year colleges: 63%
•Students attending 2-year colleges: 30%
•An “A” rated school by the State of Florida
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2020 graduating seniors’ plans……
The University of Alabama United States Air Force Columbia University United States Naval Academy
Yale University FAU Wilkes Honors College New York Institute of Technology Nova Southeastern University
Florida Gulf Coast University Valencia Community College George Washington University Universal Technical Institute
Florida Atlantic University Eckerd College Prince George Community College Horry Georgetown Technical College
Paramedic/Fire Academy University of North Florida Duke University Palm Beach State College PSAV
Police Academy United States Navy University of Massachusetts-Amherst Asheville Buncombe College
University of Florida University of Pennsylvania Middlebury College Bethel College
University of Central Florida Santa Cruz University New York University United States Marine Corps
Santa Fe College United States Army Cornell university Tallahassee Community College
Ringling College of Art & Design Saint Johns River State College Brigham Young University-Idaho University of Cincinnati
United States Coast Guard Berklee School of Music Long Island University Brooklyn
Cambridge Health Stetson University Texas A&M University
Florida International University Georgia Institute of Technology Baker College
University of South Florida Keiser University Ohio Wesleyan
USF St. Pete Valdosta State University Rochester Institute of Technology
Florida Polytechnic University University of Miami Erskine College
Flagler College Seminole State College Hillsborough Community College
Florida State University Purdue University Brevard College
Florida Southern College Wingate University University of Kentucky
Florida Memorial University Miami Dade College Daytona State College
Florida A&M University Emory College Jacksonville University
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Middle School vs High School
Middle School
Six class periods per day
GPA does not carry over year to year
Points for promotion
Size of school
-Woodlands has 1557 students
-Christa has 1451 students
-Don Estridge has 1282 students
COMPASS program
Nine weeks tests
11-14 year olds
High School
Seven class periods
GPA is cumulative
Credits for graduation
Size of school
-Park Vista has 3118 students
NO SUMMER SCHOOL
Semester exams & EOCs
14-20 year olds
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CLASS OF 2024
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSI. A total of 24 credits are needed for graduation. These credits must include:
ENGLISH: 4 credits
MATHEMATICS: 4 credits (must include Algebra I & Geometry credits)
SCIENCE: 3 credits (must include 1 Biology & 2 equally rigorous course credits)
SOCIAL STUDIES: 3 credits (must include 1 World History, 1 American History, ½ American Government, ½ Economics credit)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 1 credit (½ credit of PERSONAL FITNESS and ½ credit of a P.E. class)
PERFORMING/FINE ART: 1 credit
ELECTIVES: 8 credits
24 credits total
II. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is needed in ALL high school credit courses.
III. A passing score is needed on the Grade 10 ELA Common Core Assessment and Algebra 1 EOC.
IV. Incoming 9th Graders
• MUST pass the Algebra I EOC (END OF COURSE EXAM) also counts as 30% of course grade
• Geometry EOC = 30% of course grade
• Biology I EOC = 30% of course grade
• US History EOC = 30% of course grade
V. 20 hours of community service/volunteer hours completed in high school are required before graduation.
VI. Incoming 9th graders MUST earn credit in at least one online course.
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THE PREVIOUS WERE THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION.
STATE OF FLORIDA UNIVERSITY
ADMISSIONS HAVE ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING A MINIMUM OF
18 ACADEMIC CREDITS TO INCLUDE AT
LEAST 4 CREDITS IN MATH AT OR ABOVE
THE ALG I LEVEL IN ADDITION TO TWO
YEARS OF THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE.
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TYPICAL 9TH GRADE CLASS
SCHEDULE
1. English
2. Math
3. Science
4. Social Studies
5. PE / Personal Fitness (1 each semester)
6. Elective/Academy
7. Elective
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Daily Schedule(when we return to the campus)
Your child will be receiving a color coded calendar!
Park Vista High School has 7 period days where each class meets that day
and block period days that are either “even” or “odd”. On “even” days
periods 2, 4, 5, 6 meet and on “odd” days periods 1, 3, 5, 7 meet. As you
can see, period 5 meets each day. It is the common period.
7 PERIOD DAY
Per 1 7:30 – 8:20 (50 min)
Per 2 8:26 – 9:16 (50 min)
Per 3 9:22 – 10:12 (50 min)
Per 4 10:18 – 11:08 (50 min)
Per 5 11:14 – 12:08 (54 min)
Lunch 12:08 – 12:53 (45 min)
Per 6 12:59 – 1:49 (50 min)
Per 7 1:55 – 2:45 (50 min)
BLOCK DAY
Per 1/2 7:30 – 9:15 (105 min)
Per 3/4 9:21 – 11:06 (105 min)
Per 5 11:12 – 12:09 (57 min)
Lunch 12:09 – 12:54 (45 min)
Per 6/7 1:00 – 2:45 (105 min)
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GRADESFor Non-EOC Courses
• Each semester is divided into 2 nine week grading
periods and a semester exam
• Semester average = 1st 9 weeks (40%) + 2nd 9 weeks
(40%) + semester exam (20%)
• ½ credit is earned per class per semester
• Cumulative GPA’s are recalculated at the end of each
semesterFor EOC Courses
• Algebra I, Geometry, Biology and US History are now
yearlong courses that are only given a final grade
and not a semester grade.
• Year average = 1st 9 weeks (15.4%) + 2nd 9 weeks
(15.4%) + 1st semester exam (8.4%) + 3rd 9 weeks
(15.4%) + 4th 9 weeks (15.4%) + EOC (30%)
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HOW ARE GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA)
AND HONOR POINT AVERAGES (HPA)
CALCULATED?ALL LETTER GRADES ARE AWARDED POINTS
Regular Classes
A = 4.00
B = 3.00
C = 2.00
D = 1.00
F = 0.00
Honors Classes
A = 4.500
B = 3.375
C = 2.250
D = 1.125
F = 0.000
Advanced Placement/AICE/Dual Enrollment Classes
A = 6.00
B = 4.50
C = 3.00
D = 1.50
F = 0.00
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EXAMPLE #1
ALL REGULAR CLASSESENGLISH REG B 3.00
MATH REG C 2.00
SCIENCE REG A 4.00
SOCIAL STUDIES REG D 1.00
ELECTIVE REG C 2.00
ELECTIVE REG A 4.00
ELECTIVE REG A 4.00
TOTAL POINTS 20.00
GRADE POINT AVERAGE = 20.00 / 7 = 2.8571
HONOR POINT AVERAGE = 2.8571 (SAME BECAUSE OF NO HONOR OR AP/AICE CLASSES)
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EXAMPLE #2
MIX OF REG, HON & AP/AICEGPA HPA
ENGLISH AP/AICE A 4.000 6.000
MATH HONORS C 2.000 2.250
SCIENCE HONORS A 4.000 4.500
SOCIAL STUDIES HONORS A 4.000 4.500
ELECTIVE REG C 2.000 2.000
ELECTIVE REG A 4.000 4.000
ELECTIVE REG A 4.000 4.000
TOTAL POINTS 24.000 27.25 (WEIGHTING)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE = 24.000 / 7 = 3.4286
HONOR POINT AVERAGE = 27.25 / 7 = 3.8929
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FRESHMEN GRADES MATTER!!!!!
Freshmen are beginning their high school transcript
now!!!!!!
The number one comment we hear from seniors…..
“I wish I had done better in my freshman year”.
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GRADES ARE EARNED
NOT NEGOTIATED!!!!
Please monitor grades throughout the nine
week grading period. Do not expect “extra
credit” or to be allowed to “make up” long
ago missed assignments when you realize
that your grade is not what you would like
it to be. Be diligent about completing each
and every assignment/homework/quiz/test
to the best of your ability. There is no
substitute for hard work!
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IMPORTANCE OF GRADESHanding in classwork/homework = good grades.
Colleges look at grades from freshman – junior years as well as the
rigor of the senior year, so start out strong!
Student athletes and club members must maintain at least a 2.0
cumulative GPA to participate.
Students have to repeat a required course if they fail it.
Time management is important.
Grade point averages are CUMULATIVE and begin with the first high
school course taken even if it is in middle school.
FRESHMAN YEAR IS IMPORTANT!!!!!
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CLUBS ON CAMPUS
Academic Team Art Club Automotive Club
Best Buddies Chemistry Club/Science Olympiad Seniors Class
Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshmen Class
Dance Team Debate Team Drama Club
English Honor Society Florida Future Educators of America Film Club
First Priority French Honor Society Gay Straight Alliance
Green Spaces Habitat for Humanity HOSA
Jewish Student Union Key Club M-Power (Psychology Club)
Model UN Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) Multicultural Club
National Honor Society National Technical Honor Society Paw Protection
Quill and Scroll Honor Society Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honor Society) SADD /SWAT
Science Honor Society SECME Spanish Honor Society
Special Olympics Athletes Special Olympics Volunteers Strategic Games Club
Think Pink Writer's Workshop Young Politicians
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ATHLETICSBOYS
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
GIRLS
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Flag Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
For more information, visit the athletics
section of our website at www.pvchs.com
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PROMOTION
REQUIREMENTSStudents are automatically promoted to the next grade
level at the end of each year in high school.
WARNING!!!!!!This DOES NOT mean that your child is on track for
graduation or that they will be taking courses typical for
that grade level. Remember that in high school your child
needs to earn credits toward graduation regardless of
what grade level they are considered.
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SIS GATEWAY
• CHECK SIS AT LEAST WEEKLY
• ASK YOUR CHILD FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR GRADES
• USE THE TEACHER EMAIL LINK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S PERFORMANCE OR OTHER ISSUES IN THE CLASSES
• CONTACT YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL COUNSELOR IF AFTER YOU CONTACT THEIR TEACHER THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED
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WHERE CAN I FIND A HISTORY OF MY GRADES:
*CLICK ON MY INFORMATION (Blue backpack Icon located on left hand side)
* DEMOGRAPHICS/ADDRESS INFO
* COURSE HISTORY
WHERE CAN I FIND MY TEST SCORES:
* CLICK ON MY INFORMATION (Blue backpack Icon located on left hand side)
* DEMOGRAPHICS/ADDRESS INFO
* TEST: Local, National (AICE Scores, SAT, ACT) and State
WHERE CAN I FIND MY GPA/CLASS RANK:
* CLICK ON MY INFORMATION (Blue backpack Icon located on left hand side)
* GRADUATION REQUIREMENT REPORT
WHERE CAN I FIND MY COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:
*CLICK ON MY INFORMATION (Blue backpack Icon located on left hand side)
* DEMOGRAPHICS/ADDRESS INFO
* GRADUATION
WHERE CAN I FIND MY REPORT CARD:
*GATEWAY- MAIN PAGE /CENTER–CLICK ON REPORT CARD
WHERE CAN I FIND MY ABSENCES:
* CLICK ON MY INFORMATION (Blue backpack Icon located on left hand side)
* ABSENCES
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ACADEMIC
QUESTIONS/CONCERNSSTEP 1 – student should personally contact
teacher at appropriate time to discuss question/concern
STEP 2 (if not resolved) – parent should contact teacher through email to discuss question/concern
STEP 3 (if not resolved) – student should make appointment with guidance counselor to discuss question/concern
STEP 4 (if not resolved) – parent should contact school counselor to discuss question/concern
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A
SUCCESSFUL FRESHMAN YEAR
• ATTEND SCHOOL DAILY
• BE ORGANIZED
• TURN IN ALL ASSIGNMENTS
• STUDY A SET AMOUNT OF TIME EACH DAY WHETHER YOU HAVE HOMEWORK OR NOT
• EARN/MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES
• FOLLOW PROGRESS ON EDLINE
• GET INVOLVED
• SET SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS
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HIGH STAKES TESTINGAgree with it or not, it is here!!!!
HIGH SCHOOL TESTS
ELA 9th ELA 10th
Algebra I EOC Geometry EOC
US History EOC Biology EOC
COLLEGE READY TESTS
SAT ACT P.E.R.T.
OTHER TESTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS…..
Industry Certifications Advanced Placement
A.I.C.E. SAT Subject Area Tests
PSAT
AND AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…….
GRE LSAT
MCAT BOARD TESTING
ETC, ETC, ETC, ETC……..
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COLLEGE & BRIGHT FUTURES
SCHOLARSHIP READINESS
“College & Career Ready” is a national
goal for each and every graduating
student.
WHAT WILL THIS TAKE?????
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Required High School Course Units
The units listed below represent the minimum required for admission
consideration:
4 units of English, at least three with substantial writing requirements
4 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher
3 units of natural science, at least two with laboratory experience
3 units of social science
2 sequential units of the same foreign language or American Sign Language
2 elective units, preferably in the above subject areas
18 ACADEMIC CREDITS (MINIMUM!!!!!!)
Satisfying these minimum required units does not guarantee
admission.The typical student accepted to Florida State has:
4.5 units of English
5.5 units of math
4.5 units of natural science
5 units of social science
3.5 units of foreign language
23 ACADEMIC CREDITS (TYPICAL INCOMING FRESHMAN!!!!)
This is from Florida State University’s Admission Website
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State University System Matrix
FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FLPOLY FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF
TOTAL
ENROLLMENT 9,614 30,301 14,821 55,112 1,236 41,867 875 64,335 54,854 15,975 42,803 12,083
WEIGHTED
GPA
3.00-
3.49
3.80-
4.45
3.42-
4.224.13 347-4.26 4.0-4.5
3.77-
4.363.7-4.3 4.2-4.5 3.6-4.4
3.90-
4.433.8
SAT
EBRW:
500-590
MATH:
500-590
EBRW:
560-630
MATH:
580-620
EBRW:
550-620
MATH:
530-600
EBRW:
590
MATH:
590
EBRW:
540-650
MATH:
540-660
EBRW:
620-690
MATH:
610-680
EBRW:
630-710
MATH:
580-690
EBRW:
620-700
MATH:
610-700
EBRW:
630-710
MATH:
624-730
EBRW:
610-670
MATH:
590-660
EBRW:
610-680
MATH:
600-680
EBRW:
592
MATH:
574
ACT 18-21 23-27 21-26 21-23 24-29 27-31 26-31 26-30 28-32 25-29 26-30 25
1ST YEAR
RETENTION
RATE83% 77% 79% 88% N/A 93% 84.3% 89% 96% 80% 90% 76%
6 YEAR
GRADUATI
ON RATE41% 49% 46% 57% N/A 80% 63.4% 69% 87% 54% 67% 49%
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Bright Futures Scholarship Test Score Requirements for
Florida Academic Scholars and Florida Medallion Scholars
High School Graduation Year
2024SAT
(EBRW & MATH ONLY)
ACT(COMPOSITE SCORE)
Florida Academic Scholars100 VOLUNTEER HOURS
3.5 Minimum Weighted Grade Point Average1330 29
Florida Medallion Scholars75 VOLUNTEER HOURS
3.0 Minimum Weighted Grade Point Average1210 25
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST PER YEAR TO ATTEND A
4 YEAR PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN FLORIDA?
(AVERAGE FOR 2020-2021)
CATEGORY COSTS
TUITION & FEES $6380.00
BOOKS/SUPPLIES $890.00
COMPUTER/CELL PHONE $1170.00
HOUSING $5990.00
FOOD $4600.00
TRANSPORTATION $1120.00
CLOTHING/MAINTENANCE $860.00
PERSONAL $420.00
TOTAL BUDGET $21,430.00
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STATE UNIVERSITY COSTS
VS
STATE COLLEGE COSTS
CATEGORY COSTS AT A 4 YEARSTATE UNIVERSITY
COSTS AT A 2 YEAR
STATE COLLEGE
TUITION & FEES $6380.00 $3050.00
BOOKS/SUPPLIES $890.00 $1500.00
COMPUTER/CELL PHONE $1170.00 ????
HOUSING $5990.00 Staying Home
FOOD $4600.00 Staying Home
TRANSPORTATION $1120.00 ????
CLOTHING/MAINTENANCE $860.00 ????
PERSONAL $420.00 ????
TOTAL BUDGET $21,430.00 $4550.00AT LEAST
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Technical SchoolPalm Beach State College offers 52 technical specialties in
their Post Secondary Adult Vocation Program
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/all-
pathways.aspx
Other technical schools include….
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/all-pathways.aspx
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MilitaryOptions• Enter the military directly after high school
• Attend college on an ROTC scholarship
• Attend one of the service academies
Park Vista• Military academy representatives visit each fall
• Military recruiters are available Wednesdays during lunch
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) is given each November
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COFFEE TALKSThursday, September 17th
STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA & THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Thursday, October 8th
CAREER EXPLORATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Thursday, November 12th
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES TEENS ARE FACING & RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE
Thursday, January 14th
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
Thursday, March 11th
COLLEGE R.O.T.C. SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday, April 22nd
DEMYSTIFYING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
*Coffee Talks will be virtual and will be available on www.pvchs.com*
http://www.pvchs.com*/
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WHO TO TURN TO……
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
academic issues, personal issues, social/emotional issues, volunteer hours, college/career planning, schedule issues
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
discipline issues, tardies, absences, electronic device confiscation, lockers
ACTIVITIES OFFICE
clubs, sports, activities, tickets, driving decals
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
A – D Ms. DiFonte
E – L Mr. Higley
M – R Dr. Pierre
S – Z Mrs. Killeen
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
A – Cl Mr. Tarini
Co – Go Mrs. Stair
Gr – Lo Mrs. Varano
Lu – Pe Mrs. Turner
Ph – S Ms. Masterson
T – Z Mr. Dewalt
504 Plan Students Ms. Carlson
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When Will Schedules Be Available?
You will be able to view your schedule
using your SIS portal beginning
THURSDAY
AUGUST 20TH
6:00 P.M.Please understand that this is a TENTATIVE schedule. The first day of school
for students is MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST. All schedules are subject to change.
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Reading Support
If you have INTENSIVE READING on your schedule, it
was added after Park Vista reviewed 7th grade FSA
scores and Winter Diagnostics from 8th grade for all
incoming 9th grade students. If a student scored Level 1
or 2 on their 7th grade FSA ELA AND Level 1 or 2 on their
8th Grade Winter Diagnostic, they were required to be
placed into an Intensive Reading class for 9th grade.
If they scored Level 1 or 2 on their 7th grade FSA ELA
BUT scored a 3 or better on their 8th grade Winter
Diagnostic, they WERE NOT placed into an Intensive
Reading course.
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WHAT IF A SCHEDULE CHANGE IS NEEDED?
FRESHMEN requiring a schedule change can begin contacting their school counselor via email on August 27th. BE PATIENT!!!!
CHANGES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS
• student is in the wrong level and/or unqualified for the present course
• student has already taken AND passed the present course
• teacher recommendation
• student currently has the class online or in credit recovery lab
CHANGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS
• student wishes to change teachers or periods for the same course
• student wishes to change an elective
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SCHOOL COUNSELORSStudent w/Last Names Counselor Email
A – Cl Mr. Tarini [email protected]
Co – Go Mrs. Stair [email protected]
Gr – Lo Mrs. Varano [email protected]
Lu – Pe Mrs. Turner [email protected]
Ph – S Ms. Masterson [email protected]
T – Z Mr. Dewalt [email protected]
All 504 Plan Students Ms. Carlson [email protected]
If a schedule change is required, your school counselor will respond to your email and you
will be able to see the change on your schedule on SIS.
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Food for thought……
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY ARTICLE
Behold the wholly sanitized childhood, without skinned knees or the occasional C in
history. "Kids need to feel badly sometimes," says child psychologist David Elkind,
professor at Tufts University. "We learn through experience and we
learn through bad experiences. Through failure we learn
how to cope."
Messing up, however, even in the playground, is wildly out
of style. Although error and experimentation are the true
mothers of success, parents are taking pains to remove
failure from the equation."Life is planned out for us," says Elise Kramer, a Cornell University junior. "But we
don't know what to want." As Elkind puts it, "Parents and schools are no longer geared
toward child development, they're geared to academic achievement."
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Parents: Stop Hovering Over Your College-Bound KidsParents who tend to micromanage their children are advised to stop
Source: USNews.com
College administrators say they're coping with a growing crop of freshmen
suffering the aftereffects of having been raised by overinvolved parents. These
moms and dads may see their tendency to hover and help at every step as loving
and protective. But the urge to ensure a child's success by calling teachers to
complain about assignments or grades, selecting all activities, and even
completing tough homework assignments is apt to lead to failure once
independence is required.
"These children don't have the confidence they need," says Robert Neuman, a
retired associate dean for student academic development at Marquette
University and author of the book Are You Really Ready For College? "They're
immature. It's a real scourge.“
To prep kids to thrive in college rather than struggle, parents should begin to
break their overprotective habits long before it's time to think about the SAT.
Tillman recommends that young teens devise their own schedules, figuring out
how to fit in all their classes, activities, and chores; children need to learn early
how to take charge of themselves and complete tasks that they don't want to do.
The key is to help kids solve problems rather than doing it for them.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/marquette-university-3863
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According to a special report by The
Chronicle of Higher Education and
American Public Media’s Marketplace
“When it comes to the skills most
needed by employers, job candidates
are lacking most in written and oral
communication skills, adaptability
and managing multiple priorities, and
making decisions and problem
solving.”
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The key to helping kids create the systems they need to gain executive
function is to let them fail, let them feel the pain and inconvenience of their
mistakes, and then support them in their efforts to rework the bugs.
Try, fail, suffer a little, remedy, try again.
Over and over again until they learn. A few missed lunches or a zero on the
homework assignment she left on the kitchen counter will reinforce these
skills better than your lectures or nagging ever will.
Every intervention or rescue is a lesson lost.
They need every minute, every learning opportunity inherent in their failures
we can grant them before they face the much greater challenges and
consequences that await them right around the corner in high school.
From THE GIFT OF FAILURE by Jessica Lahey
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONExecutive function is a set of mental skills that help you get things done. These
skills are controlled by an area of the brain called the frontal lobe which will not
reach full maturity until the late 20’s. Executive function helps you: Manage time.
Pay attention. Switch focus. Plan & organize. Remember details like homework!
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Every intervention or rescue
is a lesson lost………
Forgot lunch? Problem solved!
The District has a policy in place to assist.
Students can charge $2.30 to their lunch account.
Establish a lunch account online at
http://palmbeach.schoolcashonline.com
Due to safety concerns, food and beverage
drop-offs by parents and vendors will not be
permitted.
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FAMOUS “FAILURES”
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PARTNERS
Parents….please partner with us in
developing your child. In just 4 short
years they will be moving from high
school into college, the military,
vocational school or the work force. Let’s
help them become problem solvers and
be able to advocate for themselves.
Working together, we can make them as
prepared as possible for the next chapter
in their lives.
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Recommended Reading
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Where to find information about
Park Vista Community High School
www.pvchs.comIf you would like to receive periodic updates from
Park Vista Community High School Counseling
Department, please enroll at
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This is for both students and parents..
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GOOD LUCK
CLASS OF