Class of 2025 Orientation

Who is My Counselor?

How are 8th Grade PSAT Scores Used?

Students with the last names starting A-K will have Mrs. Meyer as a Guidance Counselor. Students with last names starting L-Z will have Mr. Flott as a Guidance Counselor. Students, however, may visit which ever counselor they feel comfortable speaking with.

Course placements in mathematics, science, and English were determined from students’ PSAT taken in the fall. PSAT scores can also give you an idea if you are or are not “on track” to be successful at the college level.

When Will I Get My Schedule for Next Year?

Do I Need a Physical to Start High School?

Schedules will be available online in Skyward on a date after the student’s online registration has been completed.

ALL STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH GRADE MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO REGISTRATION IN AUGUST. Examina- tions may be completed any time now. We suggest you make the appointment soon to avoid the last minute rush. Complete health records with up-to-date immunization may be returned to the high school office.

What Options Do I have for Courses?

Course options can be found online in the Curriculum Guide. Freshmen elective options are included.

How Many Classes Will I take Next Year?

Students must take six academic subjects each year plus physical education. That would leave room in the schedule for an Aca- demic Learning Center (Study Hall) They may take seven sub- jects plus physical education with their counselor’s approval if space is available. This means that they would not have an Aca- demic Learning Center (Study Hall).

Is Foreign Language Required?

Foreign language courses are NOT required for graduation from PTHS.

Most four year colleges and universities encourage applicants to have completed at least two years of the same foreign language in order to be admitted. The more selective the college or uni- versity, the more it is expected that applicants have three, or even four years of a foreign language to be admitted. Many col- leges and universities will admit a student without two years of the same foreign language provided the student has completed multiple years of art, band, or chorus. Please refer to the At a Glance handout for more information.

What is Required to Graduate?

1 Credit 4 Credits 3 Credits 2 Credits 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit 1/4 Credit 1/2 Credit 2 Credits

US History

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Civics Health

How Do I Login to Skyward?

Driver Education

Consumer Education*

Skyward is the school’s student information systems. Students and parents can login to view attendance, grades, schedules and calendars. If you have difficulty logging in, contact Mrs. Fogarty at kfogarty@pontiac90.org

Music, Art, Foreign Lang, or Career Ed

26 Total Credits

Students are required to be enrolled in physical education (Health and Driver Education included) every semester that they are enrolled in school unless exempted by Board of Education Policy. * Consumer Education, Economics, Ag Business, or Interrelated Cooperative Ed may be taken to meet the consumer education requirement.

What Do I Have to Wear for PE?

The PTHS PE uniform is navy blue shorts, shirt with Pontiac PE emblem, socks, and non-scuff sole tennis shoes. Clothing can be purchased at the General Store or PST Express. Swim wear may also be required.