Freshmen College Knowledge
Night
Ms. Arias & Mrs. Graciano
Graduation Requirements
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History/ Social Science
(30 credits)
English
(40 Credits)
Math
(30-40 Credits)
Laboratory Science
(20-30 Credits)
Foreign Language
(20-30 Credits)
Visual & Performing Arts
(10 Credits)
College Prep Electives
(CPE)
(10 Credits)
Theology/Religion
Campus Ministry
(40 credits)
PE/Health
(10 Credits))
Electives
(10 Credits)
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Research Skills
Or Computer Literacy
(5 Credits)
⎕English 9
⎕English 9 Honors
⎕Algebra I
⎕Algebra I Honors
⎕World History
⎕Comparative Religions
⎕AP European History
⎕English 10
⎕English 10 Honors
⎕Geometry
⎕Geometry Honors
⎕US History
⎕US History Honors
⎕AP US History
⎕English 11
⎕AP Eng Language
⎕Algebra II
⎕Algebra II Honors
⎕Chemistry
⎕Spanish I
⎕French I
⎕Art I
⎕Multicultural Art
⎕Biology
⎕Biology Honors
⎕Spanish II
⎕French II
⎕Drama
⎕Chorus
⎕Digital Media Production
⎕Business & Marketing
⎕Psychology
⎕AP Psychology
⎕ Journalism/Yearbook
⎕Public Speaking
⎕Theology 9
⎕Theology 10
⎕Theology 11
⎕PE/Health
⎕English Skills/Geography
⎕Academic Foundations
⎕Application & Reasoning
⎕Spanish III
⎕French III
⎕Ceramics
⎕Government/Economics
⎕English 12
⎕AP Eng Lit/Comp
⎕Pre-Cal
⎕Calculus
⎕AP Calculus
⎕Algebra III/Trigonometry
⎕ Physics
⎕Anatomy/Physiology
⎕AP Spanish
⎕Ensemble or (CPE)
⎕Holocaust
⎕Marine Biology/Forensic
Science
⎕Theology 12
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Parents are the first and most important
educators of their children
Its your right and duty to become role models
for the development of your child’s lifephysically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally
and psychologically.
We are Partners!!
Students have:
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Higher Grades
Higher tests scores
Higher graduation rate
Better school attendance
Increased motivation
Better self-esteem
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Show your child you care about their education
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Check on Grades
• Use PowerSchool
• Communicate with teachers
• Be Supportive
• Be a Role Model
STEP 1: Go to PiusMatthias.org
Current PARENTS—
Quicklinks
then click
POWER SCHOOL
Step 2:
•Log in with your Username & Password
•If you do not have it, see the counselors
Step 3:
Click on the grade/percent to see all assignments & scores
*Click here*
Take breaks during your
study period.
 Maximize in-class
learning.
 When you study,
experience the
information in as many
ways as possible.
 Organize the information.
 Take advantage of any
free time.
 Study with a friend.
 Eat healthy.
 Get plenty of sleep!
 Exercise regularly
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Create a study routine.
Create a “Study Zone” at
home
 Have good study tools in your
study zone.
Think of school attendance
and homework as your job.
 Get comfortable, but not too
comfortable!
 Record assignments daily
and keep all assignments
together in one notebook.
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Don’t procrastinate!
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Materials
Study Space
Routines
Notebooks
Clean Outs
Note-Taking
Checklist
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Try new Study Skills
Actively Study
Use Quizlet
Summarize main ideas
Recite information to
others
Review notes often
Compare notes with a peer
Parent Outlook
Have Realistic Goals
Have Clear Requests
Have Consequences
when your child does not
follow through
Ensure they attend
Teacher Tutoring
No homework, No problem
• Review notes
• Organize notebook
• 30 min to READ
• Get ahead