PMHS will run a modified schedule on October 14, 2009 to accommodate testing sessions and some class meetings, plus PSSA preparation sessions for the PSSA Retakes for Seniors.  The retakes are scheduled for October 27, 28, and 29.

Activities by Class on Oct. 14

9th grade-Literacy Assessment and Counselor Meetings

10th grade-PLAN

11th grade-PSAT

12th grade-PSSA prep sessions for those students scoring non-proficient on the PSSA from last Spring.

• Writing–7:45 to 8:30 AM
• Reading–8:30 to 9:15 AM
• Math–9:15 to 10:00 AM
• Senior Class Meeting 10:00 AM–details on Graduation Project Presentations

PSSA Retakes for Seniors

October 27–Math retakes

October 28–Reading retakes

October 29–Writing retakes

October 30–Science retakes

12th grade PSSA retakes begin at 7:40 AM in cafeteria.

Come join us for an evening of information regarding planning for your child’s future.  The Parent Coffee is open to parents of all PMHS students.  We will begin in the auditorium at 7:00 PM.  Breakout session topics include Financial Aid information or Life After High School–Career Exploration.

• The Financial Aid information will be important to parents of seniors and relevant to parents of juniors looking at financing education or training after high school, although all parents are welcome to attend.  The Financial Aid Workshop will be given by a representative of PHEAA ( Pa Higher Education Assistance Agency) and will cover aspects of all types of financial aid options.
• The Career Exploration session is again open to all parents.  We will walk parents through a program that may help students plan for the future.  Information about graduation projects will also be provided.

We hope you are able to attend the Parent Coffee on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM.  Please call the guidance office with questions or for further information at 872-9520 ext. 1820.   

School Pictures will be taken on Friday, 9/25 for all Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen.  All students in grades 9-11 will have pictures taken for a school ID and for the yearbook.  To order pictures, use the photo form that came home the first day of school.  Additional photo order forms are available in the office.

Penn Manor High School has again been offered an opportunity to participate in the GIANT A+ School Rewards Program.   Starting October 4, 2009 through March 13, 2010, Penn Manor High School will have the opportunity to earn CASH through this exciting program.

After you designate the high school, each shopping trip at a participating* GIANT store using your BONUSCARD earns CASH for our school!  You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt.  Each month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on the GIANT website.  Our school will receive a check at the end of the program.  The money can be used for any of our school’s educational needs.

You can designate in a few ways.  You can email your BONUSCARD number and last name to krista.cox@pennmanor.net or you can go to the Giant A+ School Rewards website and designate the high school using ID # 02139.  In addition, you can call the high school office, send a comment back through the blog, or print a Giant BONUSCARD designation form, fill it out and return it to the high school office.  Please be sure to designate Penn Manor High School using ID # 02139   Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same.  It could mean the world to our children!

Thank you!

On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the senior class was given tips on preparing for life after high school.  Regardless of a student’s plan for the years following high school, the steps on the Post-secondary Search and Application Process handout can be helpful.  Seniors, make sure you work through the checklist you received today.

The senior class will be selling Entertainment Books.  Senior class incentives are included on the bottom of the Class of 2010 Fundraiser handout.  Please contact any senior class member to purchase a book.  Thank you for your support.

Thursday, September 17 is our Fall Parents’ Night at the high school.  Parents’ Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. in the auditorium.  The administrative team at the high school will share our goal of preparing our students for life after high school and how our activities throughout the year will assist students in meeting this goal. Following the introductory session in the auditorium, you will then proceed through your child’s first semester schedule and have the opportunity to hear from each teacher about his or her expectations for the class in which your child is enrolled.

Throughout the night, information regarding online and print resources will be shared and our technology staff will be available to answer your questions regarding Sapphire parent access – how to view your student’s grade and attendance information in the library.  An SAT prep consultant will be on hand to share information on evening SAT prep classes that will be available this fall.  Post Prom 2010 will be signing up volunteers in the Central Complex.  A representative from the Career and Technology Centers will be available in the counseling office to answer your questions about CTC programs. At the end of the evening, light refreshments will be provided in the cafeteria.  In addition, PSSA test results for current freshmen and seniors will be available.

You are encouraged to attend this program, which will give you an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers.  Your son or daughter will be asked to complete  and bring home the schedule below to assist you in finding classrooms and teachers.  Please bring this with you to Parents’ Night.  Students will be dismissed from school at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009.  If you should have any questions, please contact the high school office at 872-9520, ext. 1809.

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR ________________________________________________

Class of 2010:  Click on the side bar link to Graduation Project.  You will find all the information you need to prepare your portfolio for your Graduation Project Interview.  You will be signing up for an interview appointment soon.  Be ready!