WELCOME, PARENTS & CLASS OF 2021!

The Counseling Center

Who we are...CounselorsMr. Hurley - 2 or more Pre-IB courses

Ms. Morck - Last Names A-GMrs. Roane - Last Names H-OMrs. Crowder - Last Names P-ZMrs. Konrad - Career CounselorMrs. Strietel - Substance Use Prevention Counselor

Graduation RequirementsStandard Diploma� 4 English Credits

� 3 Math Credits

� 3 Science Credits (2 out of 3 Fields)

� 3 History/Social Studies Credits

� 2 Health/PE

� 1 Economics and Personal Finance

� 2 Fine Art/Foreign Language/CTE

� 4 Electives (2 Sequential)

Total Credits: 22

Advanced Diploma� 4 English Credits

� 4 Math Credits

� 4 Science Credits (3 out of 4 Fields)

� 4 History/Social Studies Credits

� 2 Health/PE

� 1 Economics and Personal Finance

� 3 Foreign Language

� 1 Fine Art/CTE

� 3 Electives

Total Credits: 26

*All students must pass US History & US Government

SOLs Needed for GraduationStandard Diploma� 2 English (11th Grade)

� Reading

� Writing

� 1 Math (Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II)

� 1 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science)

� 1 History (WH I, WH II, US History, MGS)

� 1 Student Select

*All standard diploma students must pass a credentialing test

Advanced Diploma� 2 English (11th Grade)

� Reading

� Writing

� 2 Math (Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II)

� 2 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science)

� 2 History (WH I, WH II, US History, MGS)

� 1 Student Select

Course Weights Toward GPAQuality Points & Weighted Credit

Standard Half Weight (Adv & Pre-IB) Full Weight (AP, IB, DE)A = 4 A = 4.5 A=5B = 3 B = 3.5 B=4C = 2 C = 2.5 C=3D = 1 D = 1.5 D=2

Course Registration ▪ Teachers recommended 17-18

courses in December based on data:▪ Grades▪ Work Ethic▪ Test Scores

▪ Ms. Casey is currently meeting with each 8th grade students individually by February 15

▪ Course Verification Sheets will be sent home with Q3 & Q4 interims

▪ August 11 is the LAST day to make changes to courses for 17-18

Why does course selection matter?

▪ Opportunity to explore interest areas▪ Foundation for post-secondary plans▪ Provides student with competitive

transcript for colleges

How do I make the right choice?

▪ Use teacher/counselor recommendations

▪ Learn about rigor of different core classes

▪ Explore electives that relate to possible career interests

Where to next?Student Last Names A-L

▪ Student-Lead Tours▪ Will dismiss by last

name▪ Booster Club Fair▪ Curriculum

Presentation by PH Faculty

Student Last Names M-Z

▪ Curriculum Presentation by PH Faculty

▪ Student-Lead Tours▪ Will dismiss by last

name▪ Booster Club Fair

Social StudiesFreshman Orientation

Freshman Year➢ Choose from the following:

● World History I● World History I Adv.● Modern Global Studies● Modern Global Studies (Adv.)● PB World History II

What Courses Do I Take?

➢ Freshman and Sophomore Year ● Choose 2 of the 3: World History I, World History II, or

Modern Global Studies● Economics and Personal Finance (EPF)

➢ Junior Year● U.S./Virginia History (required)

➢ Senior Year● U.S./Virginia Government (required)

If you are considering IB…➢ The IB curriculum is in a different order for social studies.➢ You will take what is normally the sophomore history

class in 9th grade and what is normally the 12th grade government class in 10th grade.

➢ You’ll take IB History of the Americas in 11 & 12 grades.➢ BUT… if you leave the IB program, you may have to go

back and take a 9th grade class in 12th grade!➢ SO… consider seriously if you want to “try” this program.

In regards to social studies, a good plan may be to decide to pursue an IB diploma or decide not to pursue an IB diploma.

Social Studies Electives➢ Available during 10th-12th grades➢ Psychology I, IB Psychology, AP

Psychology➢ IB Economics➢ AP European History

Standard, Advanced or PB?➢ Advanced Courses

● Weighted credit● More rigorous

• More reading and writing• Moves at a faster pace

➢ Pre-Baccalaureate ● Weighted credit● Similar expectations as advanced classes● Prepares for the full IB program

Science Eighth Grade Talk

Science Courses OfferedEarth Science Life Science Chemistry Physics

Earth Science*(Standard, Adv.)

Biology*(Standard, Adv.,ACA, PreBac)

Chemistry*(Standard, Adv. ACA, PreBac)

Physics

Oceanography Anatomy IB Chemistry SL IB Physics

AP Environ. Sci. Biotechnology IB Chemistry HL(2-yr. course)

AP Physics A

Ecology AP Chemistry AP Physics B

IB Biology SL

IB Biology HL(2-yr. course)

AP Biology*SOL Course (verified credit)

What is Earth Science?▶ Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology

▶ Study of the changing geological and weather patterns over time

▶ Option to take advanced with a research component

▶ EARTH SCIENCE ROCKS!!!!!!

What is ?▶ Study of living things▶ There is usually some dissection

component▶ Some ninth graders will take Advanced,

Pre-IB, or ACA Biology ▶ Pre-requisite for many science classes▶ Must complete Algebra I to take Adv or

Pre-IB Bio

Biology Advanced/Pre-IB/ACA

▶ Has a Research Project – OUTSIDE of class time!▶ Content is more in depth▶ Pace is faster▶ Reliable internet access strongly

recommended

How to be successful in high school science:

▶ Attend and participate in all classes! ▶ Complete all homework!

▶ It is graded!▶ Due dates

▶ No excuses and no extensions ▶ If you don’t have it=zero

▶ Study! Study! Study!

Clubs for science:▶ Environmental club▶ Science Quiz Bowl Club▶ Blue Crab Bowl Club▶ Robotics▶ Science National Honors Society (must be a junior to apply)

EnglishPatrick Henry High School

English Options:

Freshman Year - English 9: Standard, Advanced, Pre-Baccalaureate

Sophomore Year - English 10: Standard, Advanced, Pre-Baccalaureate

Junior Year – English 11Standard, Advanced, AP English Language, IB English

Senior Year – English 12Standard, Advanced, JSR College Composition, AP English Literature, IB English

English Electives:

Creative Writing

Mass Communication 1: introduction to yearbook, newspaper, TV production

Yearbook (10th – 12th graders)

Newspaper (10th – 12th graders)

English 9: Course FocusCommunication: Speaking, Listening, Media Literacy

Reading

Writing

Research

What’s the difference between standard, advanced, and P-IB?

Advanced Courses:½ weighted credit More rigor -

more reading and writingfast paced

Pre-Baccalaureate:½ weighted credit similar expectations as advanced classesprepares students for the full IB program

PHHS Mathematics

Why is mathematics important?The ability to be able to problem solve

The ability to think creatively/innovatively

The ability to make sense of complex ideas

The ability to collaborate…Teamwork

These are necessary skills into today’s job force.

Building the foundation Algebra 1 and

middle school math courses are the foundation for your child’s

success in future mathematics courses

What to expect?

-A more rigorous curriculum-Hands-on experiences-Students sharing ideas

-Working collectively to solve problems-Exposed to multiple ways of thinking

Collaborating, Creating, and Problem Solving

Suppose you and three classmates were asked to build the tallest possible

free standing tower using only….- 6 pieces of construction paper- 10 plastic cups- 40 popsicle sticks- 3 feet of masking tape

What would you need to consider knowing the tower has to be free standing?

How would you build it?

Will the fish make it to the other bowl?

Typical High School Math course sequences

9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Algebra I (Double Block )

Geometry (Single/ Double) AFDA Algebra II

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Probability/Stats or AP Statistics

Geometry Algebra II Algebra III/Trig Precalculus or AP Statistics

Geometry Algebra II Precalculus AP Calculus or AP Statistics

Algebra II Precalculus AP Calculus AB

and/or AP Statistics

AP Calculus BC

Graduation requirements (math)

Advanced Studies Diploma- 4 math credits

- 2 verified SOL credits- Must complete Algebra 2

Standard Diploma- 3 math credits

- 1 verified SOL credit

When you enroll in a High School Math SOL course you must take

the associated SOL test.

Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2

You must pass two of the three Math SOL tests for an academic diploma.

After the SOL courses…• Probability & Statistics• Algebra III & Trigonometry• Pre-Calculus or IB Pre-Calculus• *AP Calculus AB• *AP Calculus BC• *AP Statistics

* Indicates a course for which you could receive college credit.

Steps for success/support at PHHS for math students…

-Teachers

-Math Lab

-Beta Club Members

How could you usemathematical modeling to

determine if the fish will make it?

Quadratic models are commonly used to explain trajectory

Mathematics may not teach us how to add more love or subtract hate.

But, it does give us a reason to hope that every problem has a solution.

Any Questions?

THANK YOU FOR COMING!