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Trivia for Upcoming Freshmen

By Noel Aprile

Multiple Choice

How many credits do you need to graduate?

• 5

• 125

• 200

• 50

English: 20 credits (4 years)

World Cultures: 15 credits​ (3 years)

Math: 15 credits​ (3 years)

Science: 15 credits (3 years)

4 years of Gym

Person​al Finance

Language ​

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​125 credits are needed!

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Multiple Choice

What are two buildings in the high school?

• Patton and Anthony (east and west wing)

• Wilson and Luther (east and west wing)

• Upperclassmen and Lowerclassmen buildings (east and west wing)

There are two levels throughout the buildings.

The two buildings are connected by the g wing.

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Patton and Anthony (east and west wings)

Multiple Choice

What language is not available at PHS?

• French

• Spanish

• American Sign Language

• Hindi

• Mandarin

PHS offers American Sign Language, French, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish (+ Spanish Heritage Speakers). There are also Spanish Honors classes and AP Spanish. PHS also offers students to participate in exchange programs to Spain and China.

It is required for students to take two years of a language to graduate.​

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Languages!

Multiple Choice

What does AP stand for?

• Athletic Participation

• Advanced Placement

• Advanced Participation

• Academic Placement

There are many APs available at PHS, from English, math, language, sciences, history and more. Students can take the Collegbpard AP exam for college credits. While Honors courses add 5 points, AP classes add 10! AP classes are much more rigorous than Honors classes, but take on the challenge! For Honors and AP classes you need a teacher recommendation or a waiver.

Multiple Choice

What is freshman seminar?

• A class to take a nap in

• A study hall

• A class to help you all ease into the school, with mentors guiding you :)

• A course for Socratic seminars

Freshman Seminar​

Freshman Seminar is a pass fail course with no homework. In the beginning it helps guide you around the school. You’ll be able to learn about culture, how to manage conflicts, ​healthy relationships, and other helpful subjects before ending the year with a service project.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a graduation requirement?

• Photography

• Creative Drama

• AP World History

• Personal Finance

Personal Finance, Business Organization & Management, AP Macroeconomics, and Enterepeneurship all meet the NJ State Financial Literacy Requirement. (You need at least 2.5 Financial Literacy Credits to graduate)

Multiple Choice

How can you join clubs?

• Just show up

• Join interest meetings in the beginning of the year and sign up!

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​There are so many around the school! Also make sure to frequently check schoology, they'll keep you in the know about clubs. There is also a clubs and activity fair in September!

​There are so many clubs at PHS!

Multiple Choice

How to be a part of sports?

• Concussion test, Physicals, Genesis Questionaire, Try outs

• Try out

• Physicals and Trying out

• Genesis Questionaire

Talk to your gym teacher, get a physical done any time of the year for your sport. Make sure you've done a concussion test, the Genesis questions, etc. Make sure you register for fall sports from the end of the school year before the fall season. Tryouts and pre-season practices are usually in August.

Multiple Choice

How many blocks/periods in a day?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 4

• There are 4 90 minute blocks in a day.

• There are A days and B days

• There are 2 lunches, first lunch (10:17-10:49) and second lunch (11:45-12:17)

• 8 minutes of passing time

Multiple Choice

What time does the school day end?

• 1:00

• 2:20

• 1:45

• 2:15

Poll

What language(s) do you plan to take in HS?

• Italian

• Spanish

• French

• ASL

• Mandarin

Busses typically leave at 1:52

​late busses (for clubs, sports, tutoring):

1. 3:30

2. 4:30

3. 5:30​

​make sure to get a bus pass!

(doors open at 6:40 )7:15-1:45​

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Multiple Choice

How can you get help in the building?

• Google

• Security Guards!

​Security Guards​

​Security Guards (yellow shirt and black pants) are all around in the halls, and monitor everything, make sure to always have your pass and ID at all times. Security guards are also here to help you find wherever you need to go :)

Multiple Choice

Can you get tutored after school?

• No, I need to find a tutoring program outside of school.

• Yes!

PHS offers tutoring both virtually and in person (2:00-3:30). There is tutoring for each of the main core subjects.​ You can also talk to your teacher about extra help after school if you need more one on one tutoring.

​Tutoring

Poll

Do YOU think your classes will be the same way when you go into highschool?

• Yes!

• No definetly not

It's not going to be super hard to the point where you should stress out, but there definitely will be an increase in workload, just stay on top of your work, teachers expect more responsibility.

Multiple Choice

How many minutes of passing time?

• 6 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 7 minutes

• 8 minutes

You have 8 minutes! Get to class before the bell rings! Avoid being late. (Teachers are very lenient for the first two weeks)

Multiple Choice

How many UNEXCUSED absences in a semester?

• 20

• 4

• 8

• 12

Multiple Choice

Are summer assignments mandatory?

• Yes, most teachers collect and grade it.

• No, summer assignments are for extra credit.

• Many courses, (especially Honors courses), have summer assignments as a prerequisite to the course, many teachers test or count them as a grade for MP1.

​Yes, in fact most teachers collect and grade them

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Poll

Do you feel ready for high school?

• Yes! I feel excited and ready!

• No not yet..

It is normal to feel nervous ahead of high school. But know that there is no reason to be scared, and that there are so many people here to help you with whatever you need! Have a great freshman year!

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Go Class of 2026!​