Grade 10 Information
Timeline
September - December
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Keep your Grades up! Academic success has many benefits – ex. Honor Roll, NHS, eligibility for scholarships and awards senior year, etc
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Use effective study habits – being organized is half the battle!
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Stay on top of all your homework/projects – write them down in your agenda
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Go for extra help with your teachers before or after school
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Email your teachers with questions/concerns if it’s after school hours
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Consider signing up for NHS tutoring if you need additional academic support
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Remember, you must pass 6 classes each semester to stay eligible for sports
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Introduce yourself to your new counselor if they haven't reached out to you yet
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PSAT offered in October. Registration will be online through the PHS website
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Get involved in clubs, sports, and/or volunteer work. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn new skills
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Start thinking about career paths/areas of interest that you would like to pursue in the future
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Complete the “AchieveWorks Personality” career interest survey in Naviance to help you figure out what those interests are
January - June
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Attend your Sophomore Seminar with the school counselors in February/March
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Before your scheduling appointment in February, review your 4-year school plan to determine the most appropriate classes for you.
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If you need working papers, see one of the Guidance secretaries
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Consider getting a summer job in the field you might be interested in
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Look into summer enrichment experiences at prospective colleges
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Finish the school year strong!
Sophomore Parent Night Presentation:
Click HERE for for slide show presentation