Princess Anne High School RISING NINTH GRADE NIGHT

Princess Anne High School RISING NINTH GRADE NIGHT

PAHS Administration DR. SHERRI BROOKS MRS. KATIE COSIMANO MRS. HELEN COX MRS. ELAINE DENSON MR. RYAN O MEARA MRS. SHANA REMIAN MR. WAYNE VARNEY

PAHS Student Services Ms. Delaney A-C Mr. Hunter J-M Mr. Waite D-I Ms. Gorham N-R Ms. Love S-Z

Transition Program CAV CONNECTION 9 th Grade Transition Day, August 22, 2017 Students come to PA by bus Students then spend the afternoon in sessions led by teachers and upperclassmen We feed the students dinner Parents attend a parent only meeting in the auditorium Parents meet students in the gym for a pep rally Students give their parents a tour of the building

Transition Program Mentoring Program CAV CONNECTION Developed by our students for our students One Junior or Senior mentor per five 9 th graders Meet twice in September and then once a month the first semester of school for mentoring and/or other important activities including Commit to Graduate and Leadership Workshop Round-up

Scheduling 90 minute block schedule A days and B days Ninth grade students register for eight blocks and take a minimum of six academic classes.

Scheduling PA start time is 7:20 a.m. Our release time is 2:10 p.m. All rising ninth graders will have an academic support block.

Scheduling 2017-2018 BLOCK SCHEDULE WARNING BELL BLOCK 1 (90 MINUTES) 7:15 A.M. 7:20 A.M. 8:50 A.M. BLOCK 2 (90 MINUTES) 8:55 A.M. 10:25 A.M. BLOCK 3 (120 MINUTES) BLOCK 4 (90 minutes) 10:30 A.M. 12:35 P.M. 12:40 P.M. 2:10 P.M.

Lunch Schedule BLOCK 3 (120 MINUTES) 10:30 A.M. 12:35 P.M. 1 st LUNCH: 10:25 A.M. 10:55 A.M. 2 nd LUNCH: 11:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 3 rd LUNCH: 11:35 A.M. 12:05 P.M. 4 th LUNCH: 12:05 P.M. 12:35 P.M

High School Vocabulary Standard unit of credit This is based on a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction and successful completion of course requirements. Each year long course = 1 credit Each semester course = ½ credit

High School Vocabulary Verified unit of credit A verified credit is awarded upon successful completion of the course requirements and a passing score on the end-ofcourse Standards of Learning exam. Verified credit Passing course & SOL for that course

High School Vocabulary Fine Arts The following courses will meet the fine arts graduation requirement: Art courses Music courses Drama courses Journalism courses

High School Vocabulary Career Technical Education All technical and career education courses and designated courses in the gifted program will meet this requirement

High School Vocabulary Sequential Electives Two years of study in a focused sequence of elective courses leading to further education or preparation for employment.

Advanced Studies Diploma English Mathematics Laboratory Science History and Social Science World Languages Health and Physical Education Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education course Economics and Personal Finance Virtual course Electives 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 3 years of one or 2 years of two 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 3 credits 26 credits

Standard Diploma English Mathematics Laboratory Science History and Social Science Health and Physical Education World Languages, Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education Economics and Personal Finance Virtual course Electives 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits 2 credits 1 credit 4 credits 22 credits

END-OF-COURSE TESTS Available for Verified Credit ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES English 11: Reading English 11: Writing Algebra Geometry Algebra II Earth Science Biology Chemistry World History and Geography I World History and Geography II World Geography Virginia and U.S. History

Verified Credits Advanced Studies Diploma--9 Verified Credits 2 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 Social Studies 1 Student Selected

Verified Credits Standard Diploma--6 Verified Credits 2 English 1 Math 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 Student Selected

Athletic/Activity Participation A student must pass 5 subjects during the preceding semester and must be enrolled in 5 subjects in the current semester. Students must earn at least a 2.0 grade point average each semester. Grades earned in the preceding semester determine eligibility for the following semester. Audited courses do not count as one of the 5 passing subjects needed to participate in activities.

Go, CAVS! Core and elective teachers, gifted resource teacher, school counselors and the IB Coordinator are available to answer questions in the cafeteria. Coaches, activities sponsors and the Student Activities Coordinator are available to answer questions in the gym.