Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

Freshman Parent Conference

Class of 2020

Grade 9 Counselor Name & Email Address Extensions

A – Cg Heather GerberGerberh@pvpusd.net

276

Ch – Gk Kelly BaranickBaranickk@pvpusd.net

289

Gl-Kh Patricia Colincolinp@pvpusd.net

281

Ki-Ma Katina Tzetzos Tzetzos@pvpusd.net

271

Mb-P Adam Wolven Wolvena@pvpusd.net

277

Q-S Graham EdwardsEdwardsg@pvpusd.net

275

T – Z Mary FournierFournier@pvpusd.net

272

Safe SchoolsCounselor

Christine Lopezlopezc@pvpusd.net

274

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Counseling Office

High School Guidance 9th Grade

• October – Freshman Parent Presentation

• November – Freshmen Lesson

• March – Freshmen Scheduling

10th Grade

• December Sophomore Lesson

• Jan - Feb – Sophomore Counseling/Scheduling

• February – College Testing Night

11th Grade

• September – College Night

• January – Junior Parent Night

• February – March – Junior Scheduling

• March – Junior Lesson and Community College Night

• May – Junior Conference

12th Grade

• September – Senior Conference and Senior Parent Night/College Night

• March – Community College Night

• May - Alumni Day

All Grades

• April – May – Students taking summer school will sign up.

Why students see Counselors

Academic Issues Schedules and planning for next year Personal/Social Issues Progress reports and Interims Credits Tutors Referrals Attendance problems College information Graduation

Procedure to see your Counselor:

Drop in times for students depend on the individual counselor .Walk-ins may be seen:• Before school • Panther Time• Lunch• After school

Request to see counselor form: Students fill out the “Request to See Counselor” form located on the counter in the counseling office and then put the form in the counselor’s mail box.

Call Slip: The counselor will send a “Call Slip” to one of the classes to meet with the student regarding his/her request.

Parent meetings with appointment only. Use email or phone extensions to contact counselors.

Interims

Quarter Grades - Indicate what the student’s final grade will be if he/she does not improve it.

Semester Grade – these grades are part of the student’s permanent record.

Grading Policy

How do I address concerns about my student's grade in a class?

• Contact the teacher directly. Email addresses and phone extensions are available through aeries and pvphs.com.

• Ask your student to discuss the grade with the teacher first. • Monitor progress through aeries. If you do not have an

aeries account, please contact Mrs. Blackwood at ext. 280.• Develop a plan for success with your student and ask to see

completed homework on a very regular basis.• Investigate tutoring options.• If a possible option, consider a level change in a course. • Do not show up at the teacher's classroom without an

appointment.

Withdraw/Drop Policy 2016 - 2017

Voluntary Drop: Initiated by student or parent

Effect on transcript:

Drop: If drop occurs up to and including – October 7 , first semester, or March 3rd second semester, there will be no record of the class on transcript. PVPUSD online class drop deadlines are September 30, first semester and February 24, second semester.

Withdraw: If withdraw occurs from October 10 – December 9th,first semester or March 6 – May 19,second semester, a grade of W will be recorded on the transcript.

Withdraw “F” : If withdraw occurs from January 3 - January 20,first semester, or May 22 – June 8 second semester, an “F” will be recorded on the transcript, regardless of academic grade.

Homework Policies Recommended Time for Studying

9th Grade is time to learn how to balance an academic load and extracurricular activities

Suggested studying time is 30 minutes to 1 hour per subject.

Honors and AP Classes may requires more time.

Tutoring• Have your students consult with his/her teacher. Teachers will know

best how students can improve in their classes.

• National Honors Society Student : tutoring available (all subjects) during lunch in the library beginning in October. You can Email Mrs. Okamoto (okamotob@pvpusd.net) for more information:

• Free math tutoring during 0 period in Room S47.

• Student Tutor lists are available in the Counseling Office.

• South Bay United Teachers: SBUT.org

How would I address concerns about my student's overall academic progress?

• Contact each teacher directly. Email addresses and phone extensions are available through aeries and pvphs.com.

• After speaking with the teachers, call or email your student's school counselor.

• Monitor progress through aeries. If you do not have an aeries account, please contact the registrar at ext. 280.

• Develop a plan for success with your student and ask to see completed homework on a very regular basis.

• Discuss grade expectations and clearly define rewards and consequences with your student.

Investigate tutoring options. Consider the possibility that a student has

selected an inappropriate academic schedule and investigate changes if within the first 6 weeks of school or at the end of the first semester.

Investigate the commitment to extracurricular activities to determine if your student has enough time to complete coursework. Students may need to spend less hours in activities or drop an activity all together.

Be aware of your student's sleep patterns as a lack of sleep can impede the learning process.

What options do I have if I am worried about my student's social/emotional well being?

• Speak to your student's counselor or to the Safe School Counselor, Mrs. Lopez (ext 274).

• Know your student's friends and their parents if at all possible.

• Spend time with your student doing activities that are enjoyable. Do not speak about school or college unless your student initiates the conversation.

If I am uncomfortable/dissatisfied with events during a student's extracurricular activity associated with our

campus, what should I do?

Speak directly with the coach or moderator. If you do not receive a response to your initial call or

email, try an additional time. If you still have not been able to express your concern,

please contact the Athletic Director, Mr. Yoshida (ext. 692) for all concerns regarding athletics and the Associate Principal responsible for discipline issues, Mr. Wanmer (ext.691) for questionable behavior during activities on campus.

Contact the School Counselor or Safe School Counselor for issues regarding your student's safety or emotional well-being.

How do I stay informed as to daily events on campus?

• Daily Bulletin - Please call the registrar (ext.

280) if you are not receiving the daily bulletin.

• Principal's Weekly Update

• School Website - pvphs.com

• Daytime and Evening Presentations -

Presentations are always announced weeks in

advance through emails and the Principal's

Update.

What do I do if my child is missing school?

• If your student is ill and unable to attend school, please contact the attendance office (ext. 681 or ext 682) to report the absence each day missed.

• If your student does not attend class and you have not called, the absence will be considered a truancy. Excessive truancies or tardies can result in a student being dropped from a class and losing credits necessary for graduation.

• If your student will miss school for 5 or more days, please call ext. 681 to discuss your options for obtaining assignments.

• Just a reminder that if you take your student out of school for a reason other than illness, the teacher may not allow the student the opportunity to make-up assignments or tests and quizzes.

• Students cannot learn if they are not attending classes.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Graduation Requirements

Credit Requirement

A minimum of 220 credits completed in grades nine through twelve is required.

One year of a subject is 10 credits.

One semester of a subject is 5 credits.

Subject Requirement

The following subjects must be included in the 220 credits:

ENGLISH: 40 credits four year-courses

MATHEMATICS: 20 credits two year-courses, including the equivalent of one year of algebra

SOCIAL STUDIES: 30 credits

World History/Geo. 10 credits grade 9 or 10

U.S. History 10 credits grade 11

Government 5 credits grade 12

Economics 5 credits grade 12

SCIENCE: 20 credits

Biological science 10 credits

Physical science 10 credits

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

10 credits grade 9

10 credits grade 10

FINE/CAREER TECH ART/

WORLD LANGUAGE 20 credits

ELECTIVE 70 credits

California High School Exit Examination:

(You must pass the California High School Exit Examination prior to graduation.)

A – G College Requirements

1. History – 2 years

2. English – 4 years

3. Math – 3 years required – 4 recommended

4. Lab Science – 2 years required - 3 recommended

5. World Language – 2 years required of the same language - 3 recommended

6. Visual Performing Arts – 1 year same art

7. Electives – 1 year

What are colleges looking for???

G - GPA

R - Recommendations

E - Essay

A - Extra Curricular Activities

T – Test

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL CENTERCareer Technical Education Programs

2300 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501High School Students are required to be enrolled in grades 10,11 or 12. If enrolled in the 10th

grade, students are required to have a 4-year Academic/Career plan on file. All high school students must register with their Counselor. Classes are free for high school students.

These are a few class that are offered to out students:

Certified Medical Assistant Dental Assisting

Clinical Medical Assisting Hotel/Restaurant Occupation

School of Art and Design Cosmetology

Fashion Design Aerospace Engineering

Civil Engineer/Architecture Banking and Financial Services

Physical Therapy Aide Kinesiology/Sports Medicine

Medical Insurance Billing Pharmacy Technician

Veterinary Science Many more

Natalie Hansen, Career Guidance Specialist Email: NHansen@scroc.k12.ca.us

(310) 224-4239

To meet with Natalie Hansen students can sign up in the Counseling Office.

Naviance• Naviance is a web based program for students. They can

research colleges and financial aid, download forms, and receive emails from the PVPHS College and Career Center regarding upcoming college visits and Counseling Office event updates.

• Access codes will be distributed through student’s classes in the spring.

• Parents must access Naviance with the student’s access code.

• PVPHS.com has a link directly to Naviance.

• If you need additional information or help with Naviance please call Mrs. Juge (ext. 278) in PVPHS Counseling Office.

Naviance

Freshman uses of Naviance

• Create a 4 year plan

• Create a resume

• College search/college data

• Career search survey

High School GoalsDuring the 4 years, students will work to

Develop into individuals who are strong self-advocates

and who take responsibility for social interactions and

learning experiences.

Step out of comfort zones and try new endeavors.

Spend time in activities that bring fulfillment and

encourage healthy personal relationships.

Embrace a productive balance between academics and

social and extracurricular activities.

Investigate individual strengths and interests.