PGHS Newsletter
05/04/17
Important Updates
End of Year Dates - Check out the End of the Year Calendar at the bottom of this flyer.
Keystone Exams - Please read the info below regarding Keystone Exams.
Parking - Please park in a parking space when coming to the HS. Please do not park along the curb at the entrance of the building and gymnasium.
Senior Class - Time to purchase your cap/gowns - Please go to this link to purchase your cap/gown: http://www.studentservicesco.com/store.php?crn=121
Senior Class Trip Parent Meeting - There will be a parent meeting for all students who are attending the Senior Class Trip. Date: Monday, May 22, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. We also sent Seniors home with a Trip Packet that parents should review.
Keystone Exams
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Beginning with the class of 2019, students must demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra I, Literature, and Biology Keystone Exams to graduate. Students will be offered multiple opportunities to take the Keystones throughout their high school career.
Who will participate in the Keystone Exams?
Students should take the Keystone Exams at or near the end of a Keystone-related course. The students’ results are banked until their junior year for accountability purposes and until their senior year for graduation purposes. Some students who previously completed a Keystone-related course but did not take the Keystone Exam will also participate for accountability purposes. Additionally, students who take a Keystone Exam and do not score Proficient may retake the exam.
Specifically, students who are completing 10th grade English, Algebra I, and Biology. Additionally, any students who have already taken a Keystone Exam and did not score Proficient or Advanced will be provided the opportunity to retest.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.pgsd.org/Domain/681
Below are the dates and times of Spring Keystones. There will be a 2 Hour Delay for all students not taking a Keystone Exam.
Student Board Reps Making an Impact
Student Board Representatives Maya Stehle (12th grade) and Mason McIntyre (11th grade) have been representing the student body for the entire district at each regularly scheduled School Board Meeting.
Maya and Mason provide reports of student happenings for the School Board meetings, regularly participate in Falcon Feedback, and listen to the needs of students. Mason shared, "Communicating with us is one major way to get change." Maya shared, "Being able to represent the student body has allowed me to understand all perspectives of the school."
Maya and Mason are hoping to visit the other schools in the district throughout the end of the school year and look forward to learning about what school is like at the elementary and middle levels.
If a student would like to contact their student reps they can be reached with the contact information below.
Maya:
Email: Studentboardrep@pgsd.org
Twitter: @PGSDStudentRep
Mason
Email: Studentboardrep@pgsd.org
APPLY TO BE A STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - 10TH GRADERS NEEDED - See Schoology School Life Page for an application or ask Dr. Ziegler
Athletic Falcon Happenings
Thursday (5/4)
HS Boys Lacrosse vs Pope John Paul – Home – 6:00 pm – Sr. Recognition @ 5:45 pm
HS Varsity Softball at Souderton – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 1:50 pm – Bus 2:05 pm
7/8 Baseball at Upper Perkiomen – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
7/8 Softball vs Upper Perkiomen – Home (LPES) – 3:45 pm – Dis. 2:30 pm – Bus 2:40 pm
7/8 Girls Lacrosse vs Upper Perkiomen – Home – 3:45 pm
MS Track to HS – 2 busses 3:10 pm
Friday (5/5)
HS Baseball vs Pope John Paul – Home – 4:00 pm – MOVING TO THURSDAY, 5/4
HS Softball at Pope John Paul – Away – 4:00 pm (V only) – Dis. 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Girls Lacrosse vs Pope John Paul - Home – 3:45 pm
HS Boys Lacrosse at Phoenixville – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Boys Tennis Doubles Championships @ Perkiomen Valley – 9:00 am – Van 7:00 am
HS Track to Henderson Relays – Away – 2:30 pm – Dis. 11:45 am – 1 van @12 pm – 1 bus @ 12:30 pm
MS Track to HS/MS Softball to Lower – 3:10 pm
Ringing Rocks Field Day – 8:00 – 2:00 pm
Spring Fest – Middle School
Saturday (5/6)
HS Girls Lacrosse (V only) vs Schuylkill Valley – Home – 11:00 am
HS Boys Tennis Double Championships @ Perkiomen Valley – 9:00 am – Van 7:00 am
Mark Your Calendars
AP Testing - Biology AM; Physics C Mechanics PM
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
AP Testing - Calculus AB & BC AM
Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting - High School LGI 6:30 pm
School Board Meeting - High School LGI - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
AP Testing - English Language AM
Thursday, May 11, 2017
AP Testing - Statistics PM
High School Band Spring Concert - 7:30 pm
Friday, May 12, 2017
AP Testing - European History PM
College and Service Commitment Breakfast 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Cafeteria
Monday, May 15, 2017
2 hour delay - for students not taking the Algebra Keystone Test
Algebra Keystone Testing
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
In-Service Day No Students
Athletics/Co-Curricular Committee Meeting High School LGI 6:30 pm
Curricular/Co-Curricular Committee Meeting High School LGI 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
2 hour delay - for students not taking the Algebra Keystone Test
Algebra Keystone Testing
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:00-9:00 p.m. Radel High School Auditorium
Thursday, May 18, 2017
2 hour delay - for students not taking the Literature Keystone Test
Literature Keystone Testing
Monday, May 22, 2017
2 hour delay - for students not taking the Literature Keystone Test
Literature Keystone Testing
Senior Class Trip Parent Meeting High School Library 7pm
High School PTSA Meeting - High School Library 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
2 hour delay - for students not taking the Bio Keystone Test
Bio Keystone Testing
2017 Graduation Performance Auditions – High School Choir Room 2:25 pm
Policy Committee Meeting - High School LGI 6:30 pm
School Board Meeting - High School LGI 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
2 hour delay - for students not taking the Bio Keystone Test
Bio Keystone Testing
Seniors Cap and Gown Distribution 8:30 - 11:00 am
Western Center Senior Recognition - Pottsgrove Middle School 7:00 pm
High School Choral Spring Concert 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Keystone make-ups
Underclassmen Grade Level Award Ceremonies - Radel High School Auditorium
2nd period - 8:30 am - 9th grade
3rd period - 9:25 am - 11th grade
6th period - 12:25 pm - 10th grade
Army STEM trailer all day by the Falcon Turf Field
NHS Blood Drive High School Gym 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Music League Banquet - Sunnybrook - 6:00 pm
Friday, May 26, 2017
Keystone make-ups
Senior Picnic - Limerick Community Park, Limerick - 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mr. Pottsgrove - Radel High School Auditorium - 7:00 pm
Monday, May 29, 2017
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 30 – Saturday, June 3, 2017
Senior Trip - pick up at HS South Gym - 6:30am
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
8th grade visit to the High School - Teams 8-1 & 7-8 Homerooms Liebel & Cantamagli 9:30 - 11:00 am
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
8th grade visit to the High School - Teams 8-2 & 7-8 Homerooms Kratz & McEachern 9:30 - 11:00 am
Monday, June 5, 2017
Senior Trip Evaluation Meeting 1st period in Auditorium
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Senior Final Exams English and Social Studies
9th grade trip to Dorney Park
Booster Club Banquet - Sunnybrook Ballroom - 6:00 pm
Music League PTA meeting - High School Library - 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Senior Final Exams Science and Math
Senior Laptop Collection - Library 7:30-11:30am
Senior Awards Ceremony High School Auditorium 7:00 pm
Friday, June 9, 2017
Senior Conflict Final Exams
Senior Laptop Collection - Library 7:30-11:30am
Monday, June 12, 2017
Senior Conflict Final Exams
Senior Laptop Collection - Library 7:30-11:30am
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Underclassmen Final Exams Science and Social Studies, dismissal at 11:08
Commencement Rehearsal 8am-12pm
Senior Laptop Collection - LGI by Cafe 7:30-11:30am
School Board Meeting - High School LGI - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Senior Walk - Seniors report to the Cafeteria 8:00 am
Senior Laptop Collection - LGI by Cafe 7:30-11:30am
Underclassmen Final Exams - English and Math, dismissal at 11:08
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Commencement Rehearsal 8am- 12pm
Senior Laptop Collection - LGI by Cafe 7:30-11:30am
Underclassmen Make-up/Conflict Final Exams
Friday, June 16, 2017
Underclassmen Make-up/Conflict Final Exams
Senior Laptop Collection - LGI by Cafe 7:30-11:30am
Commencement - Pottsgrove High School Stadium 6:00 pm
Monday, June 19, 2017
School PTSA Meeting - High School Library - 7:30 pm