Hello Rising 10th Grade Students & Parents!!!!
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please reach out to your counselor. (A-C) Jessica Bishop: jmbishop@ncmcs.org (D-Hi) Sarah Thomas: sathomas@ncmcs.org (Hj-McL) Bryan Hayes: shayes@ncmcs.org (McM-Sa) Pam Collins: pcollins@ncmcs.org (Sb-Z) Dustin Cherry: dcherry@ncmcs.org |
Registering for Classes:
Schedule Change Criteria: PHS Criteria
We will NOT make schedule changes based on teacher requests and we do not change elective courses.
Athletic Eligibility:
How to Pay Fees: Moore County Schools Fee Portal
Joining PTSA: PHS PTSA
- If you are transitioning to Pinecrest from another High School, you will need to complete the enrollment paperwork on the Moore County Schools Website (LINK) and you will be contacted by our Register, Kelsey Moss (kmoss@ncmcs.org), to schedule an appointment during the Summer. We will start contacting families to schedule appointments starting in mid-May.
- Minimum Graduation Requirements(22 total): 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, Health & PE, 6 Electives.
Additionally, Four-Year Universities often require 2 credits of a foreign language (ex. Spanish 1 & Spanish 2) - High School Course Guide
- Course Registration Resources (LINK)
- 10th Grade Registration Form (Classes offered 23-24)
Schedule Change Criteria: PHS Criteria
We will NOT make schedule changes based on teacher requests and we do not change elective courses.
Athletic Eligibility:
- High School Athletes must pass or have passed 3 full credit/classes (Year-long courses count as 0.5) the semester prior to their sports season to maintain eligibility.
- If you play a spring sport, you must pass at least 3 full classes in the Fall to be eligible for a Spring Sport.
- PHS: Welcome to Patriot Athletics! - Information for playing high school athletics!
- NCHSAA Forms & Policies
- 2022-2023 NCHSAA Handbook
- NCAA: North Carolina Athletic Association
- NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
How to Pay Fees: Moore County Schools Fee Portal
Joining PTSA: PHS PTSA
Prepare for life after High School
General Outline: 10th grade
Pre-College Admission Test
PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Test)
Update your FREE CFNC account (www.CFNC.org)
Explore Careers that interest you: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Take rigorous courses, get involved in clubs, community service, and sports. Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills. Build/add to your academic resume and brag sheets.
Create an account with BigFuture: You can check out careers you’re interested in. You can find colleges based on what’s important to you. You can discover ways to pay for college.
Enroll in the ACT Prep Program: Information
How to Start Preparing for the Work Force:
Take rigorous courses
Take electives that match up with your job interests
Continue building your Resume
Update your FREE CFNC account (www.CFNC.org) - Take a free career assessment: LINK
Explore Careers that interest you: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Attend the Career Fair (Spring Semester), contact Jennifer Patterson, CDC, for more information (jepatterson@ncmcs.org)
How to Start Preparing for the Military
Take rigorous courses
Sign up for the military entrance exam (ASVAB). We offer this test multiple times each school year. Contact: Admin, Mr. Rodriguez (crodriguez@ncmcs.org).
Explore Careers that interest you: Occupational Outlook Handbook
General Outline: 10th grade
Pre-College Admission Test
PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Test)
- https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
- Registration is the first week in September
- Test Day: Mid October
- October at Pinecrest. All sophomores are automatically registered
Update your FREE CFNC account (www.CFNC.org)
Explore Careers that interest you: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Take rigorous courses, get involved in clubs, community service, and sports. Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills. Build/add to your academic resume and brag sheets.
Create an account with BigFuture: You can check out careers you’re interested in. You can find colleges based on what’s important to you. You can discover ways to pay for college.
Enroll in the ACT Prep Program: Information
How to Start Preparing for the Work Force:
Take rigorous courses
Take electives that match up with your job interests
Continue building your Resume
Update your FREE CFNC account (www.CFNC.org) - Take a free career assessment: LINK
Explore Careers that interest you: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Attend the Career Fair (Spring Semester), contact Jennifer Patterson, CDC, for more information (jepatterson@ncmcs.org)
How to Start Preparing for the Military
Take rigorous courses
Sign up for the military entrance exam (ASVAB). We offer this test multiple times each school year. Contact: Admin, Mr. Rodriguez (crodriguez@ncmcs.org).
Explore Careers that interest you: Occupational Outlook Handbook
