1. 8th Grade INFORMATIONAL night January 31, 2019
Welcome, PHS Class of 2023!
8th Grade INFORMATIONAL night
January 31, 2019

2. Welcome, Class of 2023! Administrators John Nguyen – Principal
John Tytla – Assistant Principal
Doug Key – Activities Director
Counselors
Polly Vader – Last Names A-L
Marge Eckard – Last Names M-Z

3. Agenda for Tonight: Welcome and General Information
John Nguyen, Principal
Special Performance:
PHS Cheer Squad
Breakout Sessions

4. Keys to Success at PHS Set goals
Tune up organization, work habits, etc.
Master time management
Choose a balanced classload
Get involved!

5. Athletics at PHS
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Multiple Season
Football
Boys Soccer
Volleyball
Girls Golf
Cross Country
Basketball
Wrestling
Bowling
Boys Swimming
Softball
Baseball
Track & Field
Girls Swimming
Boys Golf
Girls Soccer
Cheerleading
Dance Squad
Physicals need to be completed after May 1 in order to be valid for the upcoming school year.
Summer Weights and Conditioning - $60
Summer activities for Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country

6. Non-Athletic Activities
Robotics
Scholar’s Bowl
Debate
Forensics
Band
Choir
Newspaper/Yearbook
FCCLA
BLA
Key Club
National Honor Society
Student Council
Game Club
Cyber Patriots
And more!
Summer activities for Debate and Band

7. PHS Eligibility Policy
KSHSAA Rule
Students must pass at least FIVE classes in the previous semester in order to participate in extracurricular activities
Students must be enrolled in FIVE new classes each semester of participation
PHS Eligibility Rules
Grade reports are run each week
Students must be passing ALL classes in order to attend or participate in extracurricular activities.

8. Breakout Sessions Session 1 Session 2 Last Names A – L
Enrollment Presentation
Last Names M – Z
Activities Fair
Session 2
Last Names A – L
Activities Fair
Last Names M – Z
Enrollment Presentation

9. PHS Counseling Department
Polly Vader
Marge Eckard
Last Names A – L
Last Names M - Z

10. College Admissions Information:
Institution
Requirements
Kansas Board of Regents Qualified Admissions for:
Emporia State
Fort Hays State
Kansas State
Pittsburg State
Wichita State
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math OR 3 Credits of Math and Score of 22 on ACT Math
3 Credits of Social Studies
3 Credits of Science (w/ 1 Credit being either Chemistry or Physics)
3 Credits of Electives
*All courses must be approved by KBoR KU
All requirements above PLUS:
3.0 GPA and 24 on ACT (1090 on SAT)
3.25 GPA AND 21 on ACT (980 on SAT)

11. Kansas Scholars Curriculum:
Benefits
Requirements
Recognition at graduation
Possible scholarship opportunities based on financial need
Completion of KBoR Qualified Admissions
Successful completion of BOTH Chemistry and Physics
Successful completion of two years of the same foreign language during high school

12. Freshmen Course Options: English Language Arts
English I or Honors English I
MAP scores will determine eligibility for Honors English 1
Honors is faster paced; 5 more books; must maintain 80%
Oral Communications:
Graduation requirement
Taken as schedule allows

13. Freshmen Course Options: Math
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 with Math Lab
MAP scores will determine enrollment in Math Lab support
Double-blocked math; receives math instruction five days a week
Honors Geometry or Regular Geometry
Honors Geometry is a weighted course
MAP scores will determine enrollment eligibility

14. Freshmen Course Options: Science
Biology
Automatic enrollment for Freshmen
Honors Biology
Honors Biology is a weighted course
MAP Reading scores will determine enrollment eligibility

15. Freshmen Course Options: Social Studies
World Studies
Emphasis on world geography, cultural knowledge, and current events
Designed to prepare students for future Social Studies courses
Graduation requirement

16. Freshmen Course Options: Electives
Course Descriptions
Please read course descriptions carefully when choosing electives
Be aware of prerequisite coursework for elective courses
Note: Our French courses are distance learning classes taught by an instructor who is usually off site.

17. Tips for Course Selection
Choose Regular vs. Honors Courses Carefully
Check requirements for applying for Honors courses. MAP scores are strictly adhered to.
Choose Elective Courses Carefully
Read course descriptions carefully.
Be careful to note any required prerequisites for elective courses.
Again, choose wisely. There are very limited options for changing schedules if you change your mind.

18. Important Enrollment Dates:
February 5/6-Course Selections at the Middle School
Have your Course Selection Form with you as you will need it to request classes. It MUST be signed by a parent/guardian.

19. Questions?
If you think of any questions after you leave this evening, please feel free to call ( ) or us at the high school.
John Nguyen –
Polly Vader –
Marge Eckard –