9/16/2019 9 th Grade Presentation Welcome to Perry! 1 AGENDA 2 3 1
9/16/2019 Start thinking about 10 th Grade!! Registration starts 2 nd semester! • 3 core classes ( English, Math, Science ) • Comprehensive Health (1 semester) • 2.5 electives • Zero hour, online options 4 TRANSCRIPT 5 Understanding AP o Next step after Honors courses o Weighted grade, helps with ranking o Prepares you for college o Looks good on college application, rigor is higher than on level classes o Chance to earn college credit (cheapest option available, $91) o Not guaranteed credit 6 o https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/what-is-ap 2
9/16/2019 Dual Enrollment • Earn college credit while attending high school classes • Earn college credit that can fulfill many university general studies requirements. Check out the The Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) on the AZ Transfer link. It shows how courses transfer from community college to ASU, NAU and U of A. **Be aware that the transferability of a course does not indicate how the course will apply to meet requirements or specific bachelor's degrees. • Pay community college prices for university-level classes • ($86 per credit hour) • https://www.cgc.edu/Academics/Dual/Pages/Parent-Resources.aspx 7 PSAT: More Than a Pre-Test • Will be given PHS on October 30, 2019. Grades 9-11 can register August 17-September 13. • The cost is $20.00 and payment is made through your • Infinite Campus Parent Portal. • Offered to 9 th , 10 th , and 11 th • Scores can indicate how you will do on the SAT • Scores can lead to National Merit Scholarships for 8 qualifying Juniors Test Prep Several Options for Students • Chandler Community Education (At various CUSD Sites) • Khan Academy/College Board Partner offers FREE SAT PREP • Kaplan (PSAT fall, ACT, spring) • Princeton Review • Sylvan Learning • Maricopa Libraries offers quick access to all online practice tests 9 3
9/16/2019 Tips for Academic • Plan ahead – The in-state universities look at the core unweighted GPA, SAT, ACT for admissions and scholarships. • Keep grades up! A “D” is considered a deficiency. • Get involved, stay involved –quality over quantity. • Obtain leadership positions. • Get informed about options –colleges, scholarships, trade schools. • Get to know your teachers and counselor. 10 Post High School Planning • Grades are Important! Study hard and take high school serious! • Visit college campuses during fall, winter, and spring break • Sign up for college visits in the Career Center • Visit college websites (azcis.intocareers.org) 11 CAREER CENTER • Overview • *SENIORS* • ACT/SAT Info • Careers: Skills & Trades • Colleges: Arizona • Colleges: Out-of-State • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Military • Programs (summer, intern, +) • Student Employment • Student & Parent Resources • Tools: AZCIS,GPA Calculator,AZTransfer • Transcripts • Volunteer • Misc: Reach Higher Club 4
9/16/2019 SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Lindsay Taylor, School Social Worker Email:taylor.lindsayp@cusd80.com Phone:480-224-3044 13 Extension of the counselors • Social/emotional support Student support • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Problem solving/conflict resolution Teacher and parent support • Collaborate with teachers and parents to help student be successful Mindfulness room Counseling groups Role of the Social Worker 14 COUNSELING GROUP INTEREST LGBTQ support Substance use/addictions support Building self-esteem How to have healthy relationships/friendships Study Skills/Organization Dealing with seperation and divorce Life skills (healthy decision making, communication, coping) Coping with grief and loss Stress/Anxiety support 15 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 5
9/16/2019 What is it The Goal Provide a calm and A safe place for ALL welcoming students to come environment • For those that have Provide support any social, emotional • Give students the tools needed to or mental health need overcome their • Open during lunch challenges and return to class ready and after school to all to learn and able to students achieve. Identify coping skills Mindfulness Room 16 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram- @pumasmatter 17 Save the Date Mindfulness Room Open House Tuesday November 19, 2019 6:00pm-7:30pm PHS Mindfulness Room- C105 18 More information to follow 6
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