Welcome Back th 8 Graders 2017 2018 School

Welcome Back th 8 Graders 2017 -2018 School Year

VICs (Very Important Crocs) Ms. Nunez, Principal Ms. Estrada, Assistant Principal Ms. Kairalla, Assistant Principal Ms. Rodriguez, Middle School Counselor Ms. Bonvecchio, 9 th – 10 th grade High School Counselor Ms. Escoto, 11 th – 12 th CAP Counselor Coach De Paz, Athletics Director/Dean of Discipline Ms. Artau, SPED Coordinator Ms. Llambes, Activities Director Ms. Kimmy, Activities and Athletics Assistant Ms. Diaz, Treasurer Ms. Milian, Attendance Manager Ms. Roche, Class Sponsor

How to Survive Your Last Year in Middle School Meet teacher expectations Follow rules Be on TIME Avoid drama and gossip Choose your friends wisely Join clubs Be self-confident Learn to balance responsibility with fun Seek an adult for help BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!!

How to Survive Middle School How to Ace your classes Pay attention in class Take notes Do your homework – create a student account on the school website Stay organized – use a planner Don’t procrastinate Ask questions Study- be prepared for class Check your teacher’s webpage Set up notifications Get enough sleep and put your phone to sleep when you do Check your PPMH email everyday

Are you interested in getting involved at PPMH? Join a club! Activities Fair Thursday, August 31 st 6: 00 – 8: 00 p. m.

Remind 101 Text @ppmhevents to 81010 For schoolwide activites

Remind 101 Text @ppmh 2022 to 81010 For th 8 grade class activities and events

Am I passing? A= 4 B=3 C=2 D=1 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter Letter Grade B D C Points earned 7. 5 2. 5 5 F= 0 4 th Quarter Total pts for the year

High School Courses Algebra 1 Geometry Physical Science Biology Foreign Languages These courses count towards your High School GPA

Road to College PSAT 8/9 The PSAT 8/9 is a test that will help you and your teachers figure out what you need to work on most so that you’re ready for college when you graduate from high school. It measures: What you learn in school What you need to succeed in college AP potential

Road to College – Why should I take AP and Dual Enrollment courses? • AP® and Dual Enrollment courses are college-level courses offered in high school • They absolutely look amazing in your transcripts! • Gives you bonus points for weighted GPA. • A score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college. • Dual enrollment courses give you college credit while in High School.

Keep up with class assignments!

Check your grades often…