pelham high school welcomes you! class of 2018 transitions: the smooth move student and parent...
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PELHAM HIGH SCHOOLWELCOMES YOU!
CLASS OF 2018TRANSITIONS: The Smooth Move
STUDENT AND PARENT ORIENTATIONAugust 20, 2014
Focus Points
• Mission Statement/Goals
• Who’s Who at PHS
• N H Scholars
• Communication
• Transition Issues
• Attendance leads to success
• Grading/Parent Portal
• Come one, Come All !Parent Conferences
• Q and A
Our Mission
The mission of Pelham High School is to educate our students as life-long
learners to meet the challenges of the 21st century so that they may pursue life goals, participate fully as active citizens, and
be socially responsible members of the global community.
Social Goals and Expectations
• Behave appropriately and responsibly with regard to others, to oneself, and to one’s surroundings.
• Articulate and begin to implement an individual plan to contribute to society, now and in the future.
• Use effective reading, writing, speaking, thinking, listening, and viewing skills.
Academic Goals
• Demonstrate how cause and effect, time, culture, and geography affect world events and daily life.
• Solve authentic problems using technology, mathematical, and scientific skills.
• Explore the role of creativity and the arts for communication and for personal enrichment.
Who’s Who at Pelham High School?
• Principal – Dr. Dorothy Mohr
• Assistant Principal –Mr. Douglas Carville [email protected]
• Athletic Director – Mr. Todd Kress
Who’s Who in theGuidance and Career Center
• Ms. Kathryn J. Sheridan, CAGS, Dean
Connects with A to D
• Mrs. Sharon Spooner, M.Ed
Connects with E to M
• Ms. Sara-Jean Caira, M.Ed
Connects with N to Z
• Ms. Heather Lagasse, M. Ed
Connects with 504 students and
At-Risk Students
COMMUNICATION AT PHS
Communication is a shared responsibility between parents, students, and teachers.
Progress reports and report cards Parent Portal*: online grades Voicemail and email Teacher - Dept Chair - Counselor
Email access=‘s first initial+lastname+ @pelhamsd.org Ex: [email protected]
NH Scholars Program
Motivate, Inspire, and Connect
• State Initiative
• Enhanced Core Curriculum
• Opened to students who maintain a 3.33 GPA
• Partnerships with Colleges and Businesses
Communication Protocol
Parents/Guardians Protocol:
First
• Your Student’s Teacher
• Student’s Counselor
• Department Chair
• Assistant Principal
• Principal
Freshmen: Actions NOWReally Do Matter!
Attendance Motivation to succeed Organizational skills Time management skills Study habits Active Participation Grades (GPA!) Community Service
PHS Graduation Requirements
• Graduation Requirements - 26 Credits English 4 specified credits Social Studies 4 specified credits Math 3 specified credits Science 3 specified credits Fine Arts 1 credit (music or art) Health 1 credit Physical Ed. 1 credit Computer Ed. 1 credit Open Electives 8 credits Community Service 40 hours
Honors Options
• Students in Level 1 courses have Honors Option available to them.
• Honors Option demands: Added Academic Commitment Additional coursework; not to be construed as
extra-credit Timeliness Presentation
• Once Committed to an Honors Program, a student must follow through its completion.
School Activities and Leadership Opportunities
• Athletic Programs
• Extra-curricular Activities Student Government
Class officers (4) Representatives (3)
Honor Societies
Student Ambassadors
Clubs (not all inclusive) Drama Academic decathlon Ethereal Patter Guitar Club Chess Club Peer Outreach PHS Newspaper Robotics
Future Business Leader of America (FBLA)
Science Prom Committee Creative Writing Granite State Challenge US Academic Decathlon Team Snowboard
Questions and Feedback
We are here to serve YOU!