1. PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES YOU! CLASS OF 2018 TRANSITIONS: The Smooth Move STUDENT AND PARENT ORIENTATION August 20, 2014

2. Focus Points Mission Statement/Goals Who’s Who at PHS N H Scholars Communication Transition Issues Attendance leads to success Grading/Parent Portal Come one, Come All !  Parent Conferences Q and A

3. Our Mission The mission of Pelham High School is to educate our students as life-long learners to meet the challenges of the 21st century so that they may pursue life goals, participate fully as active citizens, and be socially responsible members of the global community.

4. Social Goals and Expectations Behave appropriately and responsibly with regard to others, to oneself, and to one’s surroundings. Articulate and begin to implement an individual plan to contribute to society, now and in the future. Use effective reading, writing, speaking, thinking, listening, and viewing skills.

5. Academic Goals Demonstrate how cause and effect, time, culture, and geography affect world events and daily life. Solve authentic problems using technology, mathematical, and scientific skills. Explore the role of creativity and the arts for communication and for personal enrichment.

6. Who’s Who at Pelham High School? Principal – Dr. Dorothy Mohr dmohr@pelhamsd.org Assistant Principal –Mr. Douglas Carville dcarville @pelhamsd.org dcarville @pelhamsd.org Athletic Director – Mr. Todd Kress tkress@pelhamsd.org

7. W ho’s Who in the Guidance and Career Center Ms. Kathryn J. Sheridan, CAGS, Dean Connects with A to D Mrs. Sharon Spooner, M.Ed Connects with E to M Ms. Sara-Jean Caira, M.Ed Connects with N to Z Ms. Heather Lagasse, M. Ed Connects with 504 students and At-Risk Students

8. COMMUNICATION AT PHS Communication is a shared responsibility between parents, students, and teachers.  Progress reports and report cards  Parent Portal*: online grades  Voicemail and email  Teacher - Dept Chair - Counselor  Email access=‘s first initial+lastname+ @pelhamsd.org Ex: ksheridan@pelhamsd.org

9. NH Scholars Program Motivate, Inspire, and Connect State Initiative Enhanced Core Curriculum Opened to students who maintain a 3.33 GPA Partnerships with Colleges and Businesses

10. Communication Protocol Parents/Guardians Protocol: First Your Student’s Teacher Student’s Counselor Department Chair Assistant Principal Principal

11. Freshmen: Actions NOW Really Do Matter!  Attendance  Motivation to succeed  Organizational skills  Time management skills  Study habits  Active Participation  Grades (GPA!)  Community Service

12. PHS Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements - 26 Credits  English 4 specified credits  Social Studies4 specified credits  Math3 specified credits  Science3 specified credits  Fine Arts1 credit (music or art)  Health1 credit  Physical Ed.1 credit  Computer Ed.1 credit  Open Electives8 credits  Community Service40 hours

13. Honors Options Students in Level 1 courses have Honors Option available to them. Honors Option demands:  Added Academic Commitment  Additional coursework; not to be construed as extra-credit  Timeliness  Presentation Once Committed to an Honors Program, a student must follow through its completion.

14. School Activities and Leadership Opportunities Athletic Programs Extra-curricular Activities  Student Government  Class officers (4)  Representatives (3)  Honor Societies  Student Ambassadors  Clubs (not all inclusive)  Drama  Academic decathlon  Ethereal Patter  Guitar Club  Chess Club  Peer Outreach  PHS Newspaper  Robotics  Future Business Leader of America (FBLA)  Science  Prom Committee  Creative Writing  Granite State Challenge  US Academic Decathlon Team  Snowboard

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