March 2012

Dear Students and Parents:

This year's Program of Studies contains information, guides, and resources to assist each student in making informed decisions about his or her own best pathway to academic success. Here are the steps we recommend:

1. Include your parents, teachers, and school guidance counselors in planning discussions.

2. Review this Program of Studies ; read each section fully, paying particular attention to the suggested courses of study and various options for four-year plans.

3. Develop a 4-year academic plan using this guide in consultation with school guidance staff. This process begins at the end of your 8 th grade year. This helps students and their families organize a learning plan for identifying courses, sequences, and long-range options.

4. Challenge yourself ! We encourage you to take as challenging an academic program as you can. We also urge you to enrich yourself and strengthen our community through leadership opportunities and volunteer activities, which abound here at PA.

5. You are encouraged to consult with your school guidance counselor for the requirements for attending specific colleges, technical or vocational schools. Admission requirements vary and do change.

As always, we in the guidance office are here to help you get the most from your years at Peoples Academy . We are ready to meet and plan with you at any time.

Sincerely,

Carrie Felice, 10th and 12th Grade School Counselor 2012-2013

Steve Hudak, 9th and 11th Grade School Counselor 2012-2013