9 th Grade Parent Orientation Welcome! January 18, 2017 Pearl City Cultural Center
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9th Grade Parent Orientation
Welcome!
January 18, 2017 Pearl City Cultural Center
Agenda
l Introduction l General School Information l Registration for 2017-18 l Honors Testing l World Languages l Music/Band l Counseling l Student Activities/Athletics l Question & Answer
Administrators
l Principal: Joseph Halfmann
l Vice Principals: l Gary Kanamori, Grade 9
l Herman Leong, Ind. Engineering Tech/Natural Res
l Liane Sataraka, Business/Arts & Communication
l Danalyn Murata, Health/Public & Human Services
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
l Check your student’s progress on-line l Log-in information for both the student and
parent/guardian(s) will be distributed when the school year begins
Geographic Exceptions (GE)
l Submit completed GEs to Highlands Intermediate – they will forward to PCHS
l Deadline to submit is March 1, 2017 l GE decisions should be mailed out no later
than April 30, 2017 l If your GE is approved, please call the
Registrar’s Office to inform us of your intentions ASAP
Freshman Orientation
l First day of the school year – incoming 9th graders only (August 7, 2017)
l Meet administration, counselors, teachers l Review school policies & procedures l Breakout sessions to promote team building l Students attend all 7 periods on a very short
schedule
Bus Transportation
l Must reside in the PCHS district – students on GE not eligible for school bus service
l Student must reside 1.5 miles+ from the school to qualify for school bus service
l Applications are available online or at your school l Submit completed application form to PCHS office l Do not attach your payment to the application form –
payments only accepted after application is approved by PCHS
Lunch Deposits/Free & Reduced Lunch
l Deposits made in the front office before 8:30 a.m. for use on the same day
l Cash, money order or cashier’s checks are accepted; payment receipts are provided for each lunch deposit
l Free & Reduced Lunch application is available on line or in the office - applications must be completed before the middle of September
l One application per household
ID Badges
l All students must have an ID on them at all times for safety reasons
l IDs used to obtain lunch, check out books and for identification purposes
l Replacement ID cost is $5.00 each l IDs can be picked up at the attendance office
in the administration building
Attendance Procedures
l Excused absences l Illness l Funeral l Doctor / Dentist Appointment l Family Court l Authorized School Activity l Driver’s License Test
Attendance Procedures (continued)
l Unexcused Absences l Non-School Related Activity l Family Trips
l Procedure When Absent l Parent writes note for student l Student brings note to Attendance Office l Student shows Re-Admit slip to all teachers
Steps for Success
l Planner l Optional Study Hall l AVID
2017-18 Registration
HIS REMINDERS
• Registration forms are due to your math teacher (HIS) on Friday, 1/20/2017
• Remember to turn in your completed and signed Registration Form (lavender) and Technology Responsible Use Form (green)
9th Grade Honors Program
l Program Description - The program provides challenges that promote intellectual involvement, independent learning, and a sense of community for high achieving students. Students are expected to work at an accelerated pace and complete in-depth projects to prepare them for the rigors of Advanced Placement and/or Early College courses.
l Criteria l Teacher Recommendation (English, Science, Social Studies) l Gates-MacGinitie reading test score l Written essay l 1st semester grades (English, Science, Social Studies)
9th Grade Honors Program
Important Dates to Remember Activity Deadlines Date
Parent/Guardian Permission form Due to Cara Gebhard (HIS Counselor)
January 27, 2017
Give recommendation forms to teachers (English, Science, Social studies)
As Soon As Possible to give teachers time to complete forms.
Honors Testing @ HIS Cafeteria 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm February 1, 2017
Notification of acceptance or denial into program Mid to late March
Contact Information
Questions about Band, Marching Band, or Music courses?
Chad Kamei Phone: 307-5655
Questions about World Languages?
Mary Anne Smith Phone: 307-5576
Tips for Success from the Counseling Department
l Registering for the appropriate high school courses can effect graduation requirements, admission to colleges, NCAA eligibility, and preparing for a career
l Your high school grade point average (GPA) can affect eligibility to participate in high school co-curricular activities, awards such as the Honor Roll and Principal’s list, as well as effect admission to colleges, eligibility for scholarships and eligibility to participate in college athletics
Tips for Success from the Counseling Department
Things you can do NOW to prepare for life after high school: 1. PCHS daily bulletin (also available on our school website:
www.pchs.k12.hi.us) 2. Earn above average grades (e.g., UH Manoa requires a 2.8 G PA) 3. Participate in school and/or community activities -- start a resume/
personal data sheet 4. Research college admission requirements and education/work skills
needed for different careers—it’s never too early! 5. Speak to a counselor to help with your planning 6. Attend activities like college and career fieldtrips, guest speakers,
workshops, etc. 7. Keep a portfolio of your honors, awards, certificates, medals, projects,
test scores, etc. so that you have a record for your resume (update annually)
Summer School 2017
l Summer school information/dates are not out yet
l Information will be forwarded to Highlands Intermediate as soon possible (April 2017)
l Summer school registration is tentatively slated for May 2017
Student Activities / Athletics
l Kyle Miyashiro, Student Activities Coordinator
l Reid Shigemasa, Athletics
Special Education
Special Education Parent Orientation Highlands Intermediate Thursday, January 19, 2017 6:00 p.m. @ HIS LIBRARY Questions can be directed to: Ms. Judith Morton - 307-5547
Thank you for attending!
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