Go Sea Kings! Welcome Wagon 2018

Welcome Wagon 2018
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School Vision

• College-going culture.
• Programs in academics, the arts
  and athletics that inspire and
  challenge students.
• Balancing rigorous academics
  while promoting our students’
  physical wellness.
• Block schedule-Allows teachers
  the time to implement hands-on
  activities that will prepare our
  students for college.

School Overview

• 1690 Students
• 378 Freshmen

School Profile

•   California Distinguished School
•   Gold Ribbon School
•   Green Ribbon School
•   97% College Going Rate
     • 75% to a 4-year
     • 22% to a 2-year
• #6 Sports School in Los Angeles
  County

Block Schedule

• The Block Schedule makes Palos Verdes High School unique.
   • 6 periods divided into alternating days
      • A Days- Periods 1, 2, 3
      • B Days- Periods 4, 5, 6

   • A/B Calendar for the year is on the school website: pvhs.pvpusd.net

   • Zero period meets every day for 55 minutes from 7:00-7:55

Block Schedule

Benefits of Block Schedule

• Time to do real-life, meaningful activities(hands-on projects and
  labs)
• More time for student-teacher interaction
• More time for test-taking
• Prepares students for the longer SAT and AP tests
• Develops students’ time management skills in preparation for
  college

Academic Programs

•   Rigorous college prep courses
•   15 Honors classes
•   31 AP courses.
•   Award winning academic and
    elective courses

AVID

• Advancement Via Individual Determination.
• Currently, over 12% of our student population participate across
  four grade levels.
• Program seeks to support students in the academic middle with
  the skills necessary to be successful in college.
• Class of 2018
   • 100% applied to a four-year school
   • 100% accepted
• Yearly college visits

Signature Programs

•   Live from 205
•   PVIT
•   PVID
•   Triton Yearbook
•   The Point
•   Tradewinds
•   MUN
•   Mock Trial
•   Open Orchards Productions
•   Speech and Debate

Athletics

• Students first, Athletes second.
• Opportunity to participate in 23
  CIF sports.
• Since 2002, PVHS has won 120
  League titles, 20 CIF
  Championships, 30 CIF Academic
  Team Championships and 5 State
  Championships.
• 1,244 students participate in a
  sport

Sports by Season

                                   WINTER SPORTS
                                   Boys'
                                                          SPRING SPORTS
           FALL SPORTS             Basketball (F/S, JV,
                                                          Baseball (F/S, JV,
           Cheer (F, JV, V)        V)
                                                          V)
           Cross Country           Girls'
                                                          Boys' Golf (JV, V)
           Football (F, JV, V)     Basketball (F/S, V)
                                                          Boys' Lacrosse (JV,
           Girls' Golf (JV, V)     Boys' Soccer (F/S,
                                                          V)
           Song (JV, V)            JV, V)
                                                          Girls' Lacrosse (JV,
           Girls' Tennis (JV, V)   Girls' Soccer (F/S,
                                                          V)
           Girls'                  JV, V)
                                                          Softball (JV, V)
           Volleyball (F/S, JV,    Surf (V)
                                                          Swim (F/S, V)
           V)                      Girls' Water
                                                          Boys' Tennis (JV, V)
           Boys' Water             Polo (JV, V)
                                                          Track and Field
           Polo (F/S, JV, V)
                                                          Boys'
                                                          Volleyball (F/S, JV,

Performing Arts

•   Marching Band
•   Jazz Band
•   Color Guard
•   Choir
•   Drama
•   Choreo

Counselors and Guidance

• Address the whole child-Counselor will support your student in all areas
   • 5 counselors- Students assigned to Counselor by last name
   • 2 Student Support Specialists
• Students will have the same counselor during their four years at PVHS
• Focus on three areas
   • Academic planning
   • College and Career readiness
   • Personal Social Development
• Student Wellness Center

Counselors
• Mrs. Paula
  Stapleton
  Gr. 9-12: A-Da
• Ms. Megan Lichter
  Gr. 9-12: De-H
• Mrs. Kristen Nelson
  Gr. 9-12: I-Mc
• Mrs. Merika
  McHugh
  Gr. 9-12: Me-R
• Ms. Heidi Shulman
  Gr. 9-12: S-Z

College Testing Info

• NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Class of 2018)
• Based on PSAT Score- 1.5 million high school students take the test
   • 6 National Merit Semifinalists
       • 1.1% of all students fall into this category
   • 6 National Hispanic Scholars
       • 5,000 out of 250,000 that take the test
   • 35 National Merit Commended Scholars
       • 3.3 % of all students fall into this category

SAT and ACT

College and Career Center

• Provides a wide variety of
  information and resources for
  college and career planning
• Meets the information and
  planning needs for our students &
  families as they move toward
  graduation and beyond
• Follow @PVHSCCC
• Attend presentations as soon as
  possible… ask questions

Sample PVHS CCC Programs

•   Over 150 College Visits               • The PVHSCCC is funded by:
•   Out of State College Fair
•   College Week (Speakers,Essay)
•   - PreACT for Sophomores
•   - PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors
•   Parent meetings/Info Sessions
•   Naviance (college/career platform)
•   College Essentials Toolkit Series
•   Scholarship & Financial Aid Nights
•   Career Week – RoadTrip Nation visit
•   Free Practice ACT/SAT exams           Thanks for your generosity!

Sea Kings go to College

Student Activities

• Engage Students
• Create a welcoming, spirited environment
• Enriched and involved school community

Link Crew

• Mentoring for 9th grade
  students
• Summer Orientation
• Connect our incoming
  freshmen to the school

Freshmen Retreat

Associated Student Body-ASB

• Student Leadership
  Organization
• Oversees all Student Spirit
  Activities and Clubs
• ASB Activities
   • Pep Rallies
   • Homecoming Week
   • Class Competitions

Be the Change-BTC

• Student Leadership program
  focused on school culture.
• Create an accepting and open
  environment for all students.
• BTC Activities
   • Awareness Week
   • College Week
   • Schoolwide Community Service

Principal’s Advisory Committee-PAC

                 • Student advisory group
                    • Seeks to connect with the school
                      and improve PVHS in the
                      following areas:
                       • Academics
                       • Events
                       • Publicity

Why PVHS?

• Family-like
  Environment
• School Spirit
• Amazing Academic
  Programs
• Outstanding Staff
• Strong Extracurriculars

Get Involved

PTSA
President- Michelle Virgo
http://pvhsptsapresident@gmail.com/

Booster Club
President- Craig Quinn
craigwquinn@gmail.com

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Welcome Class of 2022
    Go Sea Kings!