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The
Freshman
Foundation
Your Success Starts Now
Grade 9 Counselor name and Email Ext.
A-Cg Elizabeth [email protected]
271
Ch-Gk Kelly [email protected]
289
Gl-Kh Patricia [email protected]
281
Ki-Ma Christine [email protected]
274
Mb-P Adam Wolven [email protected]
277
Q-S Graham [email protected]
275
T-Z Mary Fournier [email protected]
272
Student Support
Specialist
Barbara [email protected]
211
Counselors
How the Counseling Office Can Help You
Class concerns or questions
Schedule planning and adjustments
Balance/extracurricular
Personal/social issues
College/career questions
Success in Academics
Plan your time
Complete homework
Learn to study
Balance academic workload and extracurricular activities
What to do if you’re not happy with your grades?
* Speak to your teacher
* Seek out help or tutoring
* Develop a study group
* Analyze study patterns at home
* Limit distractions (phone, computer, TV, video games, etc.)
* Conduct nightly review of previous material (review vocab words, math study guides, etc.)
Graduation Requirements English - - - - - - - - - - 4 years
Math - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 years
Life Science*- - - - - - - 1 year (Biology or Life Science)
Physical Science* - - - 1 year (Chemistry or Physics)
World History - - - - - - 1 year (in 9th or 10th grade)
US History - - - - - - - - - 1 year (in 11th grade)
Economics - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 semester in 12th grade
Government - - - - - - - - - - - 1 semester if 12th grade
Physical Education - - - - - - - - 2 years (in 9th and 10th grades)
Fine Art/Foreign Language* - - 1 year of each**
Electives - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 years
Total: 220 units
* More science and foreign language required/recommended for college.
** A year of CTE can be substituted for Fine Art or Foreign Language.
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Four Year College Requirements
History 2 years
English 4 years
Math 3 years (4 recommended)
Lab Science 2 years (3 recommended)
Foreign Language 2 years (3 recommended)
Visual or Performing Arts 1 year
College Prep Elective 1 year
Tutoring Resources Zero Period Tutoring:
Free Math tutoring is offered Zero Period covering all subjects through Pre-calculus Honors.
Mrs. Vijaiyan tutors Monday through Friday in Room S44.
National Honor Society: Free tutoring in all subjects. Sign up at http://penhighnhs.wixsite.com/penhighnhs. You will list the Subject and the time you are available, and then the NHS will match you with an appropriate tutor.Any questions, contact Mrs. Okamoto at [email protected] or in Room H65
Spanish Honor Society: Ask your Spanish teacher for a list of tutors.
French Honor Society: Ask your French teacher for a list of tutors.
Current PVPHS student tutor list – Available in the Counseling Office.
SBUT Tutoring:
www.sbut.org/tutorprogram for information.
Many of the members of the South Bay United Teachers provide private tutoring.
This program is strictly an agreement between the teacher and the individual requesting services.
All tutoring parameters are set by the teacher (location, time, and cost).
Helpful HintsWork at your own level
Plan your own courses; do not adopt your
friend’s courses
Balance your life
Discover and develop your strengths and
interests
Commit to what you are interested in (Scouts,
Club Sports, Music Lessons, Mock Trial, Debate)
Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3-4 years
of same class/club/etc.
Give back: volunteer opportunities
Withdraw/Drop Policy 2017-18
Voluntary Drop/Level Change – Initiated by student or parent
Effect on Transcript
1. DROP/LEVEL CHANGE:* If the request occurs on or before
October 6, first semester, or March 2, second semester, there
will be no record of the class on the transcript. PVPUSD online
class drop deadlines are September 29, first semester and
February 23, second semester.
2. WITHDRAW: If the Withdraw occurs from October 9-
December 8, first semester or March 5-May 18, second
semester, a grade of W will be recorded on the transcript.
3. WITHDRAW “F”: If the withdraw occurs from January 2-January 19, first semester, or May 21-June 7, second semester,
an “F” will be recorded on the transcript, regardless of
academic grade.
*Please Note: Level Changes are based on space availability
and are not guaranteed.
MythsFreshman year doesn’t matter because
the UC’s only look at grades from sophomore and junior years
Freshman year establishes study habits
Freshman year determines classes for 10th grade
Colleges review the entire transcript
Remember: Earning a “D” is enough to graduate, but colleges require you to earn at least a “C”
A college’s ranking is more important than finding the right fit for you
How rankings work
Rankings don’t matter if the college is not a good fit for you
VERY IMPORTANTAll students will need a district email.
District Email: 6 digit student ID @pvpusd.net
Password: 6 digit birthday
You must ACTIVATE this account on a school
computer.
After the account is activated, it can be accessed
from other computers and devices.
VERY IMPORTANT
All students will need a Naviance Account
All of you have a Naviance account.
Go to PVPHS.com
Click the link to Naviance
Login to Family Connection
If you did not attend RIS, MIS, or PVIS last year, we
will give you an activation code today.
Naviance email: 6 digit student [email protected]
Naviance password: whatever you want.
If you need help, see Mrs. Juge in the Counseling
Office
Naviance Resume
Resume
SportsClubsHonor RollMusic LessonsDramaChoirExtracurricular Activities Volunteer HoursInternships/Paid Jobs
Build a record of commitmentrather than just compiling a list ofstuff you have done.
The Freshman Foundation
What is your learning style?
Auditory vs. VisualIndividual vs. GroupMover vs. SitterMorning vs. Afternoon
How should I study?
Auditory Learners:
How to study: You like to learn by listening and talking.
Suggestion: Study with someone else and occasionally stop to discuss the information.
Visual Learners:
How to study: You like to learn by reading, observing, and seeing things.
Suggestion: During a lecture take notes or create diagrams.
How should I study?
Individual:How to study: You prefer to work on projects or
papers on your own. Working with others is distracting.
Suggestion: When faced with group work, prepare on your own and learn the material before working with the group.
Group:How to study: Incorporate discussion and
feedback. Discuss the material with a friend as you are learning it. Find motivated and bright friends to work with.
Suggestion: Study with a “study buddy” or in a group. Interact with your teacher and peers during classroom discussions.
How should I study?
Mover:How to study: You are probably miserable
sitting in the library or at your desk for long periods of time.
Suggestion: Take breaks - if only to stretch-every half-hour or so.
Sitter:
How to study: Sitting still in an uncluttered environment allows you absorb material without losing your train of thought.
Suggestion: Study when and where the only interruptions will be the ones you choose.
How should I study?
Morning Learner:
How to study: If you are a morning learner you may lose energy and wind down by mid-afternoon.
Suggestion: Don’t start homework late at night. Review your notes in the morning before leaving for school.
Afternoon:
How to study: You reach your peak in the late morning or afternoon.
Suggestion: Plan your most challenging work during that time period.
Ultimately, learning is up to you!
Profile of a Successful Freshman
AssertivenessWhat does being assertive mean to you?
Why do you think so many people find it difficult to stand up for themselves?
What is the difference between an assertive response and an aggressive one?
What are the advantages of being assertive?
Successful freshman know how to stand up for their thoughts or feelings without hurting others.
Who can help you?
Parents
Counselors
Teachers
Nurse
Administrators
Student Support Specialist