PHSC Student Bulletin
Week of November 12, 2018
Thank a Tiger
Spreading Pawsitivity
Tiger Time
Who Is On Your Team?
Student matters are assigned to administrators and counselors (alphabetically by student's last name) as follows:
Administrators
Dr. Twana Black - A-E
Susan Caudill - F-L
Richard Cooper- M-Ri
Dr. Michael Jackson - Ro-Z
Counselors
Jennifer Dashner - A-E (NCAA)
Maria Perez - F-L
Lynn Dembski - M-Ri (Career Center)
Julie Brunner - Ro-Z (Dept Chair)
Email: stacy_tennenbaum@plsd.us
Website: pickerington.k12.oh.us
Location: 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 548-1800
Facebook: facebook.com/PickeringtonHighSchoolCentral
Twitter: @PHSC_Tigers
ICON Fashion Week
Monday- Sweater Weather day
Tuesday- Colors of autumn
Wednesday- later it up day
Thursday- faux fur
Friday- dress up as your favorite ICON day
December AIR testing
Retakes for State AIR testing will begin on December 10th. Any student, grades 10-12, who has received a 1 or a 2 on English 9, English 10, Algebra 1, Geometry, American History, Biology, or American Government will be required to retest. So that students will be ready to test, remediation with subject area teachers, is available on the following schedule:
•Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:45
•Saturday Mornings from 9-12
Any student who has a 1 or a 2 on any of the above mentioned tests, should be attending these remediation sessions from now until December 6. To attend the remediation, students must register with Mrs. Asch in the counseling office or send her an email. (carrie_asch@plsd.us)
Students who do not attend the remediation will still be required to take the test. Students must earn 18 points total on these tests in order to earn their high school diploma.
Students can find their test scores by logging on to their Infinite Campus Portal and clicking on Assessments.
The State AIR testing schedule is as follows:
December 10
English 9 (ELA 1)
December 11
English 10 (ELA 2)
December 12
Algebra 1
December 13
Geometry
December 14
American History
December 17
Biology
December 18
American Government
*Testing will begin each morning at 8:15. Students are expected to arrive on time and make any appointments during a different time. Any student with a Senior or Junior pass must arrive to school by 7:55 on these test days.
*Make up tests will be the immediate day following the test missed, if possible. Students with IEPs or 504 plans may have some tests to make up after winter break.
Frequently Asked Questions for State Air Testing can be found at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MzkUMWBWQRtkfLN_XqX9IGGUgJFwPUUrnScsCiEp3ww/edit?usp=sharing
For additional questions, there will be a meeting for students and their parents on November 13th at 6:30 in the PHSC Performing Arts Center or you may contact your counselor.
Counseling Corner
Career Center Field Trip for Sophomores
Sophomores who have registered and turned in their field trip permission forms will be attending a visit to Eastland Career Center on Thursday, November 15th. Students will have noted on their registrations which programs they would like to visit on that day. More information on Eastland/Fairfield Career and Technical schools at http://www.eastlandfairfield.com/
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Parent Information Night at PHSC
Parents of 9th and 10th graders - Are you interested in finding out about options and opportunities available to your high school students through Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools? If so, join us for an informational parent meeting on Tuesday, November 27 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Pickerington Central High School in the Performing Arts Center. Come to find out how students can prepare for college and a career through our hands-on programs, top-notch academic classes, and options for college credit while in high school.
Understanding the Ohio State Testing Graduation Requirements
High school students and their parents are invited to attend this meeting to better understand the Ohio State Assessment Graduation Requirements. The meeting will be Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center.
Help Save Pet Blanket and Towel Drive
HOW YOU CAN HELP! Bring your donation of blankets or towels to Mrs. Holt’s room – ROOM 207 – and drop off your donation in the box. Blankets and Towels DO NOT have to be new, they can be cleaned and gently used. All donations will benefit the HELP SAVE PETS organization in conjunction with Animal Medical Center in Central Ohio. This is a no kill animal shelter dedicated to helping pets find forever homes!
Dates for planning purposes
November 15: Career Center Field Trip
November 21-23: Thanksgiving Break (Office Closed Nov 22 and 23)
December 5: 2 hour delay/ Intersessions
December 8: Breakfast with Santa
December 21- January 6: Winter Break
January 7: Classes resume
Prom: April 27
Graduation: May 25 4:00 pm
Upcoming Events
Football vs Northmont at Springfield 7:00 pm
November 28: Orchestra concert
December 12: Band concert
December 19: Choir concert