Welcome! Freshman Parent Meeting Class of 2028

Ohio Graduation Requirements

3 Components: Credits Competency Readiness

#1 Earn 21 Credits

• 4 Math (Must have Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)

• 4 English

• 3 Social Studies (Must have US History, World History and Government)

• 3 Science (Must have Physical, Biological, and Advanced)

• 0.5 PE (OR 2 seasons of a sport, Cheer, Marching Band, Show Choir)

• 1 Art (Art, Choir, Band)

• 0.5 Health

• 6 elective credits

#2 Competency

Pass Ohio’s Algebra 1 and ELA EOC exams

WHAT IF...

Is testing not your strength?Afteryou have taken yourtests, there are three additional ways to show competency:

Option 1: Demonstrate Two Career-Focused Activities (UVCC, pre-apprenticeships) Option 2: Enlist in the Military
Option 3:Complete College Coursework (CCP)

#3 Readiness

Students must earn two of the following diploma seals:

Ohio (at least one)	Local

❏ OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal
❏ Industry-Recognized Credential Seal ❏ College-Ready Seal
❏ Military Enlistment Seal ❏ Citizenship Seal
❏ Science Seal
❏ Honors Diploma Seal ❏ Seal of Biliteracy
❏ Technology Seal

❏ Community Service Seal
❏ Fine and Performing Arts Seal ❏ Student Engagement Seal

Making choices for the future

• UVCC

• Plans after High School • Sports in college
• Honors Diploma

• Pathways to meet plans

Getting Involved

Boy’s Sports • Football
• Basketball • Baseball
• Cross country • Tennis
• Track
• Soccer
• Wrestling • Golf
• Swimming • Bowling
	
Girl’s Sports • Volleyball
• Basketball • Softball
• Cross country • Tennis
• Track
• Soccer • Golf
• Swimming
• Cheerleading • Bowling
	
Clubs
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
• Interact Club • Model UN
• Science Olympiad • Science Fair
• French Honor Society
• National Honor Society • Harry Potter Club
• Dungeons and Dragons Club
	
Clubs
• Student Council • Key Club
• Musical • Art Club
• Link Crew
• Color Guard • Spanish Club
• Academic Challenge • Chess Club
• SkillsUSA • SAGA
• Esports
• Garden Club

Schedule Changes

● All schedule changes must be made before the last day of the previous school year
● 5 day policy

● Very limited schedule changes ● contact School Counselor

What can I do…..

➢ Make sure your contact information is updated regularly
➢ Set up your voicemail

➢ Check Progress Book weekly

➢ My child is struggling in school: ○ Contact teacher (first step!)
○ Conference with teachers ○ Utilize Advisory
○ Tutoring

Communication

● Email

● PHS Website - morning announcements ● One Call Now
● Facebook ● Twitter
● Google Classroom

www.piqua.org

Academics and Lunch

● Time between periods - 4 min. ● 3 Lunch periods
● Different teacher expectations ● Homework
● Athletic eligibility

Discipline and Attendance

● PBIS

● Lockers/ Parking Lot searches ● Dress code
● Electronic Devices

● Attendance policy/Tardy policy

● Parent communication very important!

Contact Information

Robert Messick

Principal

messickr@piqua.org

773-6314 ext. 1011

Tonya Foster

School Counselor: Last Names A-D fostert@piqua.org 773-6314 ext. 1022

Kate Schulze
School Counselor: Last names E-K schulzek@piqua.org 773-6314 ext. 1021

Darrell Hite

Assistant Principal

hited@piqua.org

773-6314 ext. 1012

Libby Soldes

School Counselor: Last Names L-R soldese@piqua.org 773-6314 ext. 1022

Beth Rosenkranz School Counselor: Last names S-Z
rosenkranzb@piqua.org 773-6314 ext. 1023

Joe Taylor

Assistant Principal

taylorj@piqua.org

773-6314 ext. 1013

Christie Schneider
Counseling Dept. secretary Progress Book Coordinator schneiderc@piqua.org 773-6314 ext. 1020