Hello Rising 9th Grade Students & Parents!!!!
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please reach out to your counselor. (A-C) Jessica Bishop: jmbishop@ncmcs.org (D-I) Sarah Thomas: sathomas@ncmcs.org (J-McH) Kathy Hopkins: khopkins@ncmcs.org (McI-Sa) Pam Collins: pcollins@ncmcs.org (Sb-Z) Dustin Cherry: dcherry@ncmcs.org |
Registering for Classes:
- If you are transitioning to Pinecrest from one of our feeder middle schools, you will meet with your middle school counselor to sign up for classes in PowerSchool in the Spring of your 8th grade year. Make sure you do your research for your elective choices. These will not be changed.
- If you are transitioning to Pinecrest from a non-feeder 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)
- 9th Grade Registration Form (Classes offered 23-24)
- Rising 9th Grade PowerPoint Presentation
- Class of 2027 Road to Graduation: Course Checklist by Year
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
How to Start Preparing for College:
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.
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
Start building your Resume
Create 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
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.
- Example: 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
How to Start Preparing for College:
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.
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
Start building your Resume
Create 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
