1. Pike Freshman Center
Freshman Orientation 2019

2. WELCOME Troy Inman, Principal Pike High School

3. PHS/PFC School Goals
Pike High School’s graduation will be 94% or above.
Pike High School’s non-waiver graduation rate will be 85% or above.
58% (or above) of all graduates will earn 3 or more college credits while in Pike High School.

4. Freshman Academy Leaders
Job Shadowing Day
October 30, 2019
Career Speaker Day
March 19, 2020
Chad Heck
Freshman Academy Co-Leader
Ilesha Sherrer
Freshman Academy Co-Leader
Building tour information
Club/organizations location
Freshman Job Shadowing - October 10, Here at Pike we give students the opportunity to have experiences that build their resume, not just learn how to type one.
Career Speaker Day - March 21, 2019
Skyward/Canvas parental/guardian access directions
Freshman Academy Leaders

5. Accessing Canvas and Skyward
Canvas is for student learning
Skyward is for scheduling, grades, student information, and data

6. The Pike High School Experience
Chartwells Food Service
PFC Learning Center
21st Century After School Learning Center
Guidance Department

7. PIKE Clubs, Organizations, and Services
Be sure to visit the Pike Freshman Center Cafeteria to learn about some of the clubs, organizations, and services available to all Freshmen students.
PIKE
Clubs, Organizations, and
Services

8. Danielle D. Vohland IB/AP/DC Coordinator
What is WCD??
Danielle D. Vohland IB/AP/DC Coordinator

9. Dual Credit (DC) Advanced Placement (AP)
PHS currently offers 28 College Board approved A.P. courses
Each course has an approved syllabus and a specially trained teacher to teach this college level curriculum.
Stand out in College Admissions, Earn college credit, and Build College Skills
Allows students to earn both college and high school credit
Include both academic courses and career academic courses (courses taken at our very own Pike Career and Stem Center)
Teachers meet credentials of college professors to teach DC classes

10. International Baccalaureate

11. College & Career Readiness Center (CCRC)
College Applications
Scholarship Applications
Financial Aid
College Representative Meetings
College Fairs
Job Applications
Resume Development
Employability Skills
Interviewing Techniques
Professional Dress
Life Skills
Dena Irwin
District Graduation Coach

12. Monte Tapplar, Assistant Principal Pike Freshman Center
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13. Adenike Harmon, Assistant Principal Pike Freshman Center

14. Daily Bell Schedule (7 min. passing periods) Additional Information
Offense
Consequence
Additional Information
1st – 4th Tardies
Warning
5th – 6th Tardies
Full Day in School Suspension
Parent Conference with Assistant Principal
7th Tardy
1 Day Out of School Suspension
8th Tardy
2 Days of Out of School Suspension
9th – 12th Tardies
3 Days of Out of School Suspension
13th or More Tardies
May Include: Habitual Offender Contract, Alternative to Expulsion, Expulsion

15. ATTENDANCE 6th Absence = Notification Letter
Excused Absences
Authorized school sponsored field trips
Death in immediate family
Religious observations (documentation needed)
Extended Illness (Beyond 3 days)
Personal Illness
Medical and dental appointments
(Physician’s statement required)
Unexcused Absences
Family vacations
Cut class
Teacher absence
ATTENDANCE
6th Absence = Notification Letter
10th Absence = Withdrawal/Failure,
No Class Credit, Transition to Study Hall or Alternative Program

16. Disciplinary Action(s): Discipline at Administrators’ Discretion
Wear ID at all times
Wear pants at waistline
Leave pajamas, midriff, back-revealing, see- through, or excessively torn clothing at home
Wear closed-toe shoes
Avoid material that advocates illegal use of substances or is sexually, or racially offensive
Head must be free of hoods, hats, or bandanas
Earbuds and wireless communication devices (with instructor/administrator permission) - student is responsible for their device
GROOMING CODE
What is WCD??
Disciplinary Action(s): Discipline at Administrators’ Discretion

17. DISCIPLINE Please Observe The Student Handbook
Conference with Students
Guided Learning Day(s)
Out-of-School-Suspension(s)
Virtual School
Expulsion
Please allow administration to investigate matters before drawing conclusions
Encourage your child(ren) to be proactive and seek staff first for assistance
Avoid social media conflicts

18. High School Clinic Procedures First Day of School (8/1/19)
Attendance Desk
Bring all materials to school daily (e.g. I.D., shoes, lunch, money)
Please call the office ahead of time if picking child up early
Parents must sign students in and out at the attendance office
Please update emergency contact or legal guardian information through guidance office
High School Clinic Procedures
Visit the clinic for assessment by school nurses (I.D., clinic pass)
Check-in all necessary medications with the nurse in advance
Anticipate the need for essential personal hygiene items
Nurse will contact parents regarding concerns (immunizations, injuries, medical concerns, etc.)
First Day of School (8/1/19)
Locate and report to 1st period class Receive schedule of classes
Brief period given to locate classes
Remind students to photograph their schedule once they receive it during homeroom.
Students are encouraged to photograph the school map posted in various hallways throughout the PFC.

19. EXPECTATIONS Students Staff Parents Be considerate of others
Become lifelong learners
Demonstrate positive attitudes
Practice self-discipline
Staff
Support students’ academic needs
Model professionalism
Develop methods for communication with students and parents
Parents
Remain active in your child(ren)’s high school career
Allow staff to educate your children
Understand that staff may need to redirect your child(ren)
Keep staff informed of pertinent matters
EXPECTATIONS

20. PERTINENT LINKS (Update)
Bell Schedule
Attendance Line
Canvas
Skyward
Lunch Payment
Handbook

21. Our student leaders will now give tours.
Add picture of school?
Our student leaders will now give tours.

22. Thank you for coming!
#PikeProud