PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

FRESHMAN SEMINARS
UNIT

Academic Achievement Unit

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School Counselor

Tim Papp
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THIS P.P. PRESENTATION:

EMAIL ME AT PAPPT@PCSB.ORG
[SUBJECT LINE: Last Name/POWERPOINT]

YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

MR. PAPP
How Do I See My Counselor When I have Questions or Concerns? 1. Simply come see me! I have an open door policy! What Do I Do If You Are Not Available? (I am more than aware that I am not always available) 2. Leave a detailed request to be seen w/Grade Level Secretary 3. Be persistent! Keep checking in 4. Email is an excellent option As a Parent, How Best Can I Get in Touch with You? I generally answer my phone when not involved with a student/teacher, in a meeting, or out of the office but I know there are many calls that go unanswered. In the event you need to leave a message Email is preferred. If the response in not timely, please resend message. If you need immediate attention please contact Ms Spicatti, 9th grade secretary, at 727-669-1131 ext. 2267.

KEYS TO SCHOOL SUCCESS

SPREAD THE WORD

GOOD ORGANIZATION GOOD STUDY SKILLS GOOD NOTE TAKING SHOWING UP (ATTENDANCE)

BE ORGANIZED
Use your planner. Take it with you to every class. USE IT!!! Use it to keep track of assignments, test dates, activities, social commitments, etc. TAKE IT HOME EVERY DAY

BE SUCCESSFUL
IN THE CLASSROOM
Know each teachers class rules Learn how to adapt to different teachers Have all materials when you go to class Always do your homework Participate in class Treat others with courtesy and respect

9th GRADE COUNTS

Even one D can affect your GPA Colleges will look at your Cumulative GPA 24 credits Each year you earn 7 credits Most colleges look for a GPA of 3.0 or above Dont throw away your 9th grade year

4 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL

The idea is to help you see and understand how easily your GPA is effected by the grades you earn throughout a semester/year/high school career

9th GRADE
English Math Science AmGvt For. Lang Elective A B C B D B

11th GRADE
English Math Science AmHist Art Elective B B B B B A

GPA- 1st semester= 2.67 GPA- 2nd semester =2.67

GPA- 1st semester=3.16 GPA- 2nd semester=3.16

CUM GPA= 2.67 10th GRADE

English Math Science WHist For. Lang HOPE A B B B C B

CUM GPA=2.94 12th GRADE

English Math Science Economics Elective Elective A B B A A A

GPA 1stsemester=3.0 GPA 2nd semester=3.0

GPA- 1st Semester=3.67 GPA- 2nd Semester=3.67

CUM GPA=2.83

CUMGPA=3.12

TUTORING RESOURCES
GET HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
If you need help or have a question, talk to a teacher Utilize available FREE tutoring

Mr. Laskey: Math Tutor (All Math Subjects)

When: Monday and Wednesday Evening Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm Where: Room 11-113 (enter thru Community School)

National Honor Society Tutoring (All Subjects)

When: After school on Wednesday

Spanish Honor Society (All Levels)

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays (after school) Where: 5-212

Homework Help Line

547-7223 or 442-3226 Monday Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm
To seek referral for PAID Tutors, See Counselor

Website

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
Free Classroom Open to the World (ALL SUBJECTS)

http://www.khanacademy.org/

The Khan Academy

Mission of the Khan Academy is to:

Provides a world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Offers user paced exercises

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET AN F FOR THE SEMESTER

YOU HAVE TO MAKE IT UP ON YOUR OWN TIME! WHY DO IT TWICE????? IN MANY CASES, YOU MUST MAKE IT UP ON FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL OR ON YOUR OWN TIME OVER THE SUMMER.

High School Grade Forgiveness Policy

A forgiveness policy for required core courses shall be limited to replacing a grade of: D or the grade equivalent 6069, or F or the grade equivalent 059
With a grade of C or higher (or the grade equivalent 7079 or higher, earned subsequently in the same or comparable course. Benefits of Forgiveness: Helps improve students Cum GPA The F is removed from the Cum GPA AND the new grade is added (only if C or higher grade is achieved) NOTE: The previously earned D or F is only removed from Cum GPA, not the students Academic Record (Transcript)

TAKE GOOD NOTES

Be an active listener. Use your brain! Recognize and write down important info Get copies of class notes if youre absent Make sandwiches: dont just take ordersput it all together!

CORNELL NOTE TAKING Study SmarterNot Harder!

1. Take notes in this space Recall Column: Key Ideas Key Words Key Phrases Possible Test Questions

2. Use abbreviations. Draw pictures or arrows whatever works to help you remember later on.
3. Dont write down everything the teacher says. Watch for body language and phrases that signal This is important. 4. Dont rewrite the textbook. 5. Ask questions about anything you dont understand. Try to find the answer, or ask your teacher. Briefly summarize this page of notes here

MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL

Use any extra time you have in school to get started on homework Get on a schedule Make homework a habit No fiddling Stay on target Self-monitor
Are you being Responsible? Is your academic effort strong at school and home alike? Are you going to bed early and getting a good nights rest? Who is holding you accountable? [The Answer Should Be You!!!]

GOOD LUCK!
SET HIGH GOALS
PRINCIPALS LIST/HONOR ROLL HONORS AND A.P. CLASSES GREAT G.P.A. FOR COLLEGE/MILITARY/TECH SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT IN CLUBS AT SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT IN SPORTS/MUSIC/DRAMA VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY

UNIT TWO

FRESHMAN SEMINAR

FRESHMAN SEMINARS
UNIT

Programs and Policy/Expectations and Requirements

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School Counselor

Tim Papp

Pinellas County

GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE?
I will discuss them with you twice a year, at a minimum, in our grade level seminars; however, it is your responsibility to review and know these requirements. You can find this information outside of the PowerPoint on PHUHS Curriculum Guide: (http://www.phuhs.org/curriculum-guide/graduation-requirements)

GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS
English Mathematics Science 4 required English I, II, III, IV 4 required including 1Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry 3 required in natural science, 2 of which must have a laboratory component

Social Studies 3 required including 1 World History, 1 United States History, United States Government and Economics
Fine Arts 1 required in Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or an approved Practical Arts course 1 required Physical Education to include the integration of health (HOPE)

Physical Education (HOPE)

GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS
continued
World Language Not Required for high school graduation, but at least 2 credits are required for admission into four year colleges and universities

Minimum Graduation Credit Requirement

24 credits

Assessment

Earn passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading, (or concordant on ACT or SAT score) and Writing, (Math) 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Algebra I - End of Course exam (EOC) - 30% of students final grade

GPA End of Course Exam

Bright Futures Scholarship Program

To obtain a comprehensive overview and explanation about the various qualification and expectation of The Bright Futures Scholarship Program Access the following link: www.floridastudentfinncialaid.org
Florida Academic Scholars Florida Medallion Scholars Gold Seal

Bright Futures
Overview Requirements
ACADEMIC
Credits Reviewed Must Complete GPA SAT/ACT 16 Core Courses Algebra II 2 Consecutive Years of Foreign Lang 3.5 (according to BF) 1290 SAT/23 ACT NEW

MEDALLION
16 Core Courses Algebra II 2 Consecutive Years of Foreign Lang 3.0 (according to BF) 1030 SAT/23 ACT NEW

GOLD SEAL
SEE WEBSITE SEE WEBSITE

3.5 in tech Courses 3.0 overall SEE WEBSITE

Community Service Hours

75 Hours

Hours are not required Hours are not required

*other than graduation, there is no time table for mandated hours in any given timeframe*

*projects approval must be obtained prior to receiving credit for hours done; Paperwork can be obtained from counselor*

*students do not
register for Bright Futures until December 1st of their Senior Year*

BRIGHT FUTURES
ACADEMIC COURSE REQUIRMENTS
Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic courses.
4 English (3 with substantial writing) 4 Mathematics* (Algebra I level and above) (Level I Math Courses do not count) 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language) = 16 Credits For 2011 and 2012 graduates (only,): the sequence of Algebra Ia and Ib and the sequence of Applied Math I and II may count as two credits for high school graduation, State University System (SUS) admissions and FAS/FMS eligibility. For 2013 and later graduates: these courses will revert to the traditional one credit per sequence for SUS Admissions (College) and FAS eligibility (Highest Bright Future Award).

Course Registration
We will be registering students early in the second semester for next year. You will be advised of what to do when that time comesHowever, it is not to early to start brainstorming about what elective courses you think youd be interested. If you have heard of a class that sounds interesting but are curious to know more about the specifics of the classdetailed course descriptions can be located can be found in PHUHSs curriculum guide, which is located on our schools website at: (http://www.phuhs.org/curriculum-guide)

YOU SHOULD BE FULLY AWARE AND MINDFUL OF WHAT

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITYS ADMISSIONS
ARE LOOKING FOR

1) Rigorous Curriculum 2) High GPA 3) High Standardized Test Scores

Prior to registration, there will be A day designated for student to obtain teacher recommendations for what course level they feel you should be placed in.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHOSE YOUR COURSES
*WISELY AND WITH INTENT *CHALLENGE YOURSELF, WHEN POSSIBLE, WITH HONORS AND APS *AVOID TAKING EASY CLASSES *CONSIDER STACKING CORE CLASSES INTEAD REQUESTING A WEAKER ELECTIVE *

EXAM WAIVERS
Go to the following link to answer questions about Exam Waiver Eligibility
http://www.phuhs.org/downloads/exam%20waiver%20flow chart.pdf

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
THERE IS GREAT BENEFIT AND VALUE IN BECOMING INVOVLED IN ACTIVITIES SPONSERED BY YOUR SCHOOL
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BECOME CONNECTED//MAKE NEW SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS EXPLORE INTEREST//OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ASSUMME POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP/ETC.

FOR A LIST OF PHUHS CLUBS AND THEIR SPONSERS

GOTO: WWW.PHUHS.ORG

Get Involved!!!

KEYS TO FINDING SUCCESS

----------Supported and Advocated by Mr. Papp
BEING INTERNALLY MOTIVATION TO SUCEED EXCELLENT EFFORT AT BOTH SCHOOL AND HOME DOING HOMEWORK, REVIEWING HOMEWORK, AND STUDYING REGULARLY HOLDING YOURSELF TO A HIGH STANDARD STOP WORRING ABOUT WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING AND QUIT ENGAGING IN COMPARING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO THOSE OF YOUR FRIENDS LEARN HOW TO WORK HARD, AND CAPATALIZE ON AN EXTRODINARY WORK ETHIC

HOW WOULD YOURATE YOURSELF

How would you HONESTLY answer the following question?

1. Reflecting on your performance and effort this year, how would you rate the effort youve given or applied to the grades youve earned?
2. Considering the number youve identified, what would it look like if you were to increase effort by one scale rating? One scale rating definitely indicates change, but isnt so drastic that you could not reasonably accomplish

EFFORT SCALE

0_______________10
ZERO (0): is the least effort possible given ----AS IN NO EFFORT AT ALL TEN (10): is the highest amount of effort that could possibly be put forth ----AS IN NEARLY DOING NOTHING ELSE BESIDES SITTING IN YOUR ROOM AND STUDYING

[Objective is to slowly increase by mastering new behaviors and habits before adding more.]

Have a Great Freshman Year

Dont have any regretsfind your niche and work to your full potential Regularly self-assess: If what you are doing isnt producing the level of results/success that it shouldthen it is time to try something different. Ask questions/seek out assistance Avoid getting caught up in justifying and making excuses. Instead, focus your energies on being positive and proactive in confronting areas of difficulty head-on. Be aware that you almost always seem to have an opportunity to improve your overall final semester grade, even when you have a poor six weeks. With 3 six weeks and a final exam grade averaged together to determine a final grade, you are not held to a single poor grading period if you are motivated to work harder and earn better grades in the subsequent six weeks.