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Parents of 9th Grade Students
It is very important to emphasize the importance of becoming a freshman and how it effects college and scholarship applications. All grades and credits will be entered into the student’s transcript. A transcript is document detailing a student’s academic achievement in high school. A Prattville High School transcript includes the following information:
- Courses, grades, and credits for each grade completed beginning with the 9th grade
- Current GPA (the average of a student’s grades)
- College test scores (ACT/SAT/PSAT)
- Alabama Graduation Exam Results
Parents need to:
- Monitor Academic Progress
Prattville High School offers STI Home for parents to view grades and the progress their student is making toward his/her academic goals. Progress reports go home every 9 weeks. Parents do not assume your student is doing fine. Schedule parent conferences, attend open houses, email teachers, and keep lines of communication open, to become informed.
- Encourage Involvement in a Variety of Activities
Colleges and universities will ask students about their high school activities. Not only do they want to see involvement in activities but they want to see leadership responsibilities. Community service activities add on college applications.
- Select Appropriate 10th courses
- Select Beneficial Summer Activities
Volunteer, have a summer job, take a youth mission trip, or visit college campuses. College campuses often offer high school students summer programs.
5. Start a College Savings PlanExcused Absences
* Supply a note from home or doctor's excuse upon return to school. Must get to Student Center between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m. The student has THREE DAYS to bring an excuse; otherwise, it is unexcused. This is important because your absences must be excused before you can do make-up work and take missed tests.
* If out for five or more days, make-up work and homework can be obtained by calling the front office. A 24 hour turn around is needed. Counselors gather the work and a time is set for the work to be picked up.
* It is not necessary to call the school if your child is sick.
Check-Out Information
* Note from parent or phone call from parent. Student gives note to 1st Block teacher. Office will call to verify note. Student will be provided with check-out card.
* Check-out/Check-in on the same day: Have doctor, dentist, orthodontist, etc. stamp check-out card. Return to school and show card for excused absence.
Teacher Contact
* Parents can call the school (334-365-8804) and leave a message for the teacher to call back. These messages are delivered and the teacher calls at their earliest convenience.
* Click here for a list of Teacher E-mail addresses.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
* Conference by phone - call the main office at (334) 365-8804 and request a phone conference with a teacher.
* Face-to-Face Conference - call the main office at (334) 365-8804 and ask for a parent conference to be set up. Meeting is usually for the next day and are typically for 7:30 a.m.
Shot Records
All students need an updated shot record. Bring any updates to front office.
Dances/Pep Rallies
Pep rallies:
Students normally wear their “class colors” to pep rallies. Class colors are as follows:
Seniors – black
Juniors – red/cardinal
Sophomores – gray
Freshmen – white
Some students choose to be extra-spirited in their dress or accessories (as long as it complies with the dress code!), or bring signs and noisemakers to support the Lions and their class.
Homecoming:
The attire for homecoming is semi-formal. Girls usually wear cocktail-style dresses that do not have to be floor length. Boys typically wear dress pants, a dress shirt, and a tie. A coat is not necessary. Corsages and boutonnières are also optional. Snacks will be provided at the dance. Students may also choose to purchase Homecoming pictures which can be taken the night of the dance.
Prom:
The attire for Prom is more formal than for Homecoming. Girls normally wear longer formals; however there are many different styles present and shorter dresses are perfectly acceptable. Most boys choose to wear a tux. Many couples purchase corsages and boutonnières, but this is optional. Food will also be provided at Prom. Students may choose to purchase Prom pictures which can be taken the night of the dance.
Driver's Permit
Your child must have an enrollment form in order to take the permit test. The PHS office needs 24 hours to process a request for this enrollment form.
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