freshman presentation 2021-2022

FRESHMAN PRESENTATION

2021-2022

Welcome to your first year in high school! Two years ago no one could have predicted that you

would be beginning your freshman year of high school in the middle of a global pandemic…..but

here we are.

All freshmen will be meeting with their school counselors to begin the relationship that will grow

over the next four years. In these face-to-face meetings, we will share important information that

we want you to have as soon as possible to assist you in making the very most of your high

school experience.

While high school graduation is certainly a goal we will be working on for the next four years, the

ultimate goal is for each student walking across the stage at graduation to have a plan in place

to help them achieve their dream of what they want to pursue after graduation.

Your school counseling department wants you to know that you need to keep your eye on the

prize. Whether your plan is to attend a 4 year university, a community (state) college, a

career/vocational school, go into the military, or enter the work force, we encourage you to use

these 4 years to make your plan become a reality.

Each year, school counselors will meet with you in small groups and individually to discuss plans,

lay out time lines, present options, etc.

It is important to review this presentation thoroughly. Your school counselor is available to you

in case you need any guidance, have any questions, need assistance, or want to discuss your

options. Please feel free to contact your counselor, via email or in person, to make this the best

freshman year it can be.

The School Counseling Department wants to keep you in

the loop with the latest news, scholarship info,

college/vocational visits, financial aid, Bright Futures

application deadlines, etc. The School Counseling

Department will be sending you a Weekly Reminder each

Friday to your email. Read it!

You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

Twitter: @PVCHSCounselors

Insta: pvcobrashs

Each year we will provide you with a checklist of important items you need

to pay attention to for that particular year. Make sure to review your

FRESHMAN YEAR CHECKLIST carefully!! It can be found in your packet and

on our website.

Students must complete at least one online course

in order to earn the traditional 24 credit option

diploma. The online course may be either 0.5 credit

or 1.0 credit in value as long as it is the entire course

and this will satisfy the online course credit for

graduation.

Example:

Drivers’ Ed = 0.5 credit and satisfies the online

course credit requirement as long as the entire

course is successfully completed.

Guitar 1 = 1.0 credit and satisfies the online course

credit requirement as long as the entire course is

successfully completed.

While you have until the end of your senior year to

complete this requirement, we STRONGLY

recommend that you complete it as early as you

can. Summers are a great time to take an online

course.

You can print your community service hours log and then upload it with

the supporting materials under the School Counseling tab and then under

Community Service information. A total of 20 community service hours

are required for graduation. Bright Futures Scholarships require at least 75

or 100 hours for their scholarship requirements.

IMPORTANCE OF GRADES

GRADESFor Non-EOC Courses

Each semester is divided into 2 nine week grading periods and a semester

exam

Semester average = 1st 9 weeks (40%) + 2nd 9 weeks (40%) + semester exam

(20%)

½ credit is earned per class per semester

Cumulative GPA’s are recalculated at the end of each semester

For EOC Courses

• Algebra I, Geometry, Biology and US History are yearlong courses that are

only given a final grade and not a semester grade.

• Year average = 1st 9 weeks (15.4%) + 2nd 9 weeks (15.4%) + 1st semester exam

(8.4%) + 3rd 9 weeks (15.4%) + 4th 9 weeks (15.4%) + EOC (30%)

HOW ARE GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA) AND HONOR POINT AVERAGES (HPA) CALCULATED?

GradeRegular

Courses

Honors

Courses

AP/AICE/Dual

Enrollment

Courses

A 4.0 4.5 6.0

B 3.0 3.375 4.5

C 2.0 2.25 3.0

D 1.0 1.125 1.5

F 0.0 0.0 0.0

EXAMPLE #1

ALL REGULAR CLASSESENGLISH REG B 3.00

MATH REG C 2.00

SCIENCE REG A 4.00

SOCIAL STUDIES REG D 1.00

ELECTIVE REG C 2.00

ELECTIVE REG A 4.00

ELECTIVE REG A 4.00

TOTAL POINTS 20.00

GRADE POINT AVERAGE = 20.00 / 7 = 2.8571

HONOR POINT AVERAGE = 2.8571 (SAME BECAUSE OF NO HONOR OR AP/AICE CLASSES)

EXAMPLE #2

MIX OF REG, HON & AP/AICEGPA HPA

ENGLISH AP/AICE A 4.000 6.000

MATH HONORS C 2.000 2.250

SCIENCE HONORS A 4.000 4.500

SOCIAL STUDIES HONORS A 4.000 4.500

ELECTIVE REG C 2.000 2.000

ELECTIVE REG A 4.000 4.000

ELECTIVE REG A 4.000 4.000

TOTAL POINTS 24.000 27.25 (WEIGHTING)

GRADE POINT AVERAGE = 24.000 / 7 = 3.4286

HONOR POINT AVERAGE = 27.25 / 7 = 3.8929

FRESHMEN GRADES MATTER!!!!!

Freshmen are beginning their high school transcript now!!!!!!

The number one comment we hear from seniors…..

“I wish I had done better in my freshman year”

Here are some helpful

hints for navigating your

SIS Portal. We often are

asked for an “unofficial”

transcript so you can

look at your history of

grades, courses, and

test scores. All of this is

available on your SIS

Portal….if you know

where to find it.

Start Building Your Resume!

As a freshman in high school, it is time for to you begin developing a resume. Resumes can be used for

job applications, to secure internships, scholarships and even to help complete college applications.

Your high school resume will likely be focused on relevant coursework, extracurricular activities like

sports, volunteering, clubs, and any jobs you may have over the course of your 4 years in high school.

PARK VISTA CLUBSClub Sponsor EmailArt Club Ms. Mambourg laura.mambourg@palmbeachschools.orgASL (American Sign Language) Ms. Larrabee robin.larrabee@palmbeachschools.orgAutomotive Club Mr. Moldoff steven.moldoff@palmbeachschools.orgBest Buddies Ms. McClay melissa.mcclayBlack Student Union Ms. Bullard/Ms. Brown patrice.bullardClass of 2022 (Seniors) Coach Haggerty heidi.haggeryClass of 2023 (Juniors) Ms. Lamb krystal.lambClass of 2024 (Sophomores) Ms. Ortega kimberly.ortegaClass of 2025 (Freshmen) Mrs. Geller rebecca.geller @palmbeachschools.orgDebate Team Mr. Bales darrin.bales@palmbeachschools.orgDrama Club Mr. VanMeter kevin.vanmeter@palmbeachschools.orgEnvironmental Club Mr. Croll david.croll@palmbeachschools.orgFeeding South Florida Ms. Finn jenna.finn@palmbeachschools.orgFFEA (Florida Future Educators of America) Mrs. Pokabla erin.blackmore@palmbeachschools.orgGSA (Genders and Sexualities Alliance) Mr. Seemann/Ms. Lee carrik.seemann@palmbeachschools.orgHabitat for Humanity Mr. Rott mark.rott@palmbeachschools.orgHOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Mr. Wallwork james.wallwork@palmbeachschools.orgHuman Trafficking Awareness Ms. Graham lorie.graham@palmbeachschools.orgJewish Student Connection Mr. Strackman jonathan.strackman@palmbeachschools.orgKey Club Mrs. Boff jillian.boff@palmbeachschools.org

PARK VISTA CLUBSClub Sponsor EmailMulticultural Club Mrs. Bruce samantha.bruce@palmbeachschools.orgNational Art Honor Society Ms. Mambourg laura.mambourg@palmbeachschools.orgNational English Honor Society Mrs. Haber danielle.haber@palmbeachschools.orgNational French Honor Society Mrs. Vilvandre-Ramirez nathalie.vilvandre-ramirez@palmbeachschools.orgNational Honor Society (Grades 11 & 12) Mrs. Matyskiel lori.matyskiel@palmbeachschools.orgNational Journalism Honor Society (Quill & Scroll) Ms. Glazier cynthia.glazier@palmbeachschools.orgNational Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) Mrs. Titcomb nellie.titcomb@palmbeachschools.orgNational Music Honor Society (Tri M) Ms. Holloway rachael.holloway@palmbeachschools.orgNational Psychology Honor Society/M-Power Ms. L. Gilbert lisa.gilbert@palmbeachschools.orgNational Science Honor Society Mr. Semmelmeier richard.semmelmeier@palmbeachschools.orgNational Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa) Mrs. Matyskiel lori.matyskiel@palmbeachschools.orgNational Spanish Honor Society Ms. Martinez ingrid.martinez@palmbeachschools.orgNational Technical Honor Society Ms. Weinhouse michelle.weinhouse@palmbeachschools.orgNational Thespian Honor Society Mr. VanMeter kevin.vanmeter@palmbeachschools.orgPaw Protection Ms. Haber danielle.haber@palmbeachschools.orgPeaceJam Mr. Cleland john.cleland@palmbeachschools.org

SECME Ms. Gibson/Mr. Speicher sandra.gibson@palmbeachschools.orgSpecial Olympics Mr. Donohue james.donahue@palmbeachschools.orgStep Team Ms. Bruce samantha.bruce@palmbeachschools.orgStrategic Games Club Mr. Miller sean.miller@palmbeachschools.orgThink Pink Ms. Liosatos krystina.liosatos@palmbeachschools.orgWall Street Cobras Mr. Bales darrin.bales@palmbeachschools.org

PARK VISTA ATHLETICSSport Boys/Girls Season Coach Email

Baseball Boys Spring Larry Greenstein larry.greenstein@palmbeachschools.org

Basketball Boys Winter Randy Moore randy.moore@palmbeachschools.org

Basketball Girls Winter Carlton Smith carlton.smith@palmbeachschools.org

Bowling Coed Fall Krystal Lamb krystal.lamb@palmbeachschools.org

Cheerleading (Sideline) Coed Fall/Winter Ashley Urso ashley.poulsen-urso@palmbeachschools.org

Cheerleading (Competitive) Coed Winter Patty Gailey patricia.gailey@palmbeachschools.org

Cross Country Coed Fall Dan Barry daniel.barry@palmbeachschools.org

Flag Football Girls Spring Carlton Smith carlton.smith@palmbeachschools.org

Football Boys Fall Leonard Weaver leonard.weaver@palmbeachschools.org

Golf Boys Fall Brian Dodds brian.dodds@palmbeachschools.org

Golf Girls Fall Arnie Rich richa@palmbeachschools.org

Lacrosse Boys Spring Mathew Merman mathew.merman@palmbeachschools.org

Lacrosse Girls Spring Daniel Camacho daniel.camacho@palmbeachschools.org

Soccer Boys Winter Donovan Scott donovan.p.scott@palmbeachschools.org

Soccer Girls Winter Stacy Iaciofana stacyd8117@aol.com

Softball Girls Spring Joe Della Rocca joed405@gmail.com

Swimming & Diving Coed Fall Gordon Andrews gordon.Andrew@palmbeachschols.org

Tennis Boys Spring Luke Dulin luke.dulin@palmbeachschools.org

Tennis Girls Spring Luke Dulin luke.dulin@palmbeachschools.org

Track & Field Boys Spring Dan Barry daniel.barry@palmbeachschools.org

Track & Field Girls Spring Dan Barry daniel.barry@palmbeachschools.org

Volleyball Girls Fall Erica Green erica.green@palmbeachschools.org

Volleyball Boys Spring Erica Green erica.green@palmbeachschools.org

Volleyball (Beach) Girls Spring Jay Ellmyer sandstormbvc@aol.com

Weightlifting Boys Spring Thadd Pokabla thadd.pokable@palmbeachschools.org

Weightlifting Girls Winter Brian Dodds brian.dodds@palmbeachschools.org

Wrestling Boys Winter Shaun Marcis shaun.marcis@palmbeachschools.org

NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division II

16 Core Courses 16 Core Courses

4 Years of English 3 Years of English

3 Years of Math 2 years of Math

2 Years of Natural/Physical Science 2 Years of Natural/Physical Science

1 year additional Eng, Math, or

Science

3 years additional Eng, Math, or

Science

2 Years Social Science 2 Years Social Science

4 Years Additional Courses 4 Years Additional Courses

For more information and requirements, go to:

www.NCAA.org or www.eligilibilitycenter.org

Are you interested in playing sports in college?

Make sure that you have taken all of the correct courses in high school!

WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER INTERESTS?What do you enjoy doing?

What job/career interests you most?

Who offers degrees or certifications in these areas?

Which high school courses can help you explore and prepare for earning a degree or certification?

CHOOSING A CAREER

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF

Take A Look At:

Your Skills

Your Interests

Focus On Careers That:

Pertain to your Personality

Represent the Lifestyle you

want

Reflect the Goals you have

set for Yourself

Try It Out:

Volunteer in a related field

Work part-time

Job shadow for a day or two

Do an internship once you’re in

school

Interview someone working in

your field of interest

Work

Military

Technical School

2 Year Community

College

4 Year University

CHOICES

What does it

take to get

into one of

Florida’s

state

universities?

(Note: We are waiting for an

update to this information

and will make it available as soon as we receive it.)

Check out a few of Florida’s private colleges and universities

College Visits for Park Vista Students

Each year the Park Vista School Counseling Department hosts

dozens of colleges and universities right on the PV campus during

the school day. You are permitted to attend 5 of these if you feel

that you can miss your class on the scheduled day and time. If

you want to see what college will be coming to PV, when they

will be coming, and register to attend their visit, CLICK HERE or go

to pvchs.com, click on School Counseling, click on College

Information, and then click on College Visit Schedule.

GOING TO COLLEGE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

Type of School

Location

Majors offered

Size of school

Cost

Campus Activities

What

Fits?

Grades/GPA (9-12th grade

counts!)

Rigorous curriculum on transcripts for each year in high school

ACT and SAT test scores

(start these in 11th grade)

Extracurricular activities

(begin your resume now!)

Colleges Are Looking For:W

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VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL

It has been said that “A goal

without a plan is just a wish.”

Let’s use these next four

years to plan your goal to

make it a reality!

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

academic issues, personal issues, social/emotional issues, volunteer hours, college/career planning, schedule

issues

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

discipline issues, tardies, absences, electronic device confiscation, lockers

ACTIVITIES OFFICE

clubs, sports, activities, tickets, driving decals

WHO TO TURN TO……

Please contact your school counselor if you have any questions

SCHOOL COUNSELORSMr. Tarini (peter.tarini@palmbeachschools.org) A-ComMrs. Stair (megen.stair@palmbeachschools.org) Con-GlMrs. Robinson (tara.robinson@palmbeachschools.org) Go-LiMrs. Turner (mary.turner@palmbeachschools.org) Ll-PenMs. Mills (michelle.mills@palmbeachschools.org) Pep-SMr. Dewalt (rick.dewalt@palmbeachschools.org) T-ZMs. Carlson (amy.carlson@palmbeachschools.org) 504 Plans