ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE

2007-2008

Provided by the Guidance and Counseling Department

Pine Tree High School

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Rita Mays, Counselor

Carole Black, Lead Counselor

Karen Moon, Registrar

Kathy Pepper, Secretary

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Pine Tree High School

1005 W. Fairmont

P. O. Box 5878

Longview, TX 75608

Telephone: (903)295-5030

The Pine Tree Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. K-Dawn O’Rear, deputy superintendent, is the Title IX coordinator for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex. Donna Gwin, special programs director, is Section 504 coordinator for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability. Please call 903-295-5000 with concerns regarding discrimination.

Pine Tree High School

Counseling and Guidance Department

A Note To Students and Parents

The purpose of the Course Selection Guidance Handbook is to assist students and parents in planning a high school course of study specific to individual student needs, interests, and aspirations. The guide explains state and local requirements for graduation, the grading system, classification of students, and rules and regulations of programs. Brief descriptions of courses offered at Pine Tree High School are included in this guide that should be consulted in selecting courses for next year. Post-graduation opportunities are presented to help the student begin planning for future success.

The counseling staff at Pine Tree High School is happy to have the opportunity to help plan student class schedules for high school. The Course Selection Guidance Handbook is designed to help students choose classes wisely, and we hope you will reference it until graduation. Course selections should be carefully considered each year giving attention to the specific requirements of each graduation program, plan for college, and vocational or personal goals. Counselors will work with students regarding their class choices and will make every effort to prepare a satisfactory and appropriate schedule for each student. We encourage students and parents to be proactive in pursuing high school graduation by accessing this handbook, board policy, and state and local requirements. It is important to attend scheduled meetings and conferences concerning the graduation process because the ultimate responsibility for taking the appropriate classes that apply toward graduation belongs to the student and parent.

We look forward to helping you have a wonderful high school experience.

Sincerely,

Pine Tree High School Counseling Staff

Pine Tree High School

Mission Statement

As a learning community built on partnerships and respect, we will prepare each student to become a responsible, productive citizen by instilling a wealth of skills, knowledge, and experiences with a staff devoted to creating positive relationships in an atmosphere of safety, discipline and concern.

Pine Tree High School

Counseling Goals

To provide guidance services to all students in a systematic way.
To address the immediate academic, personal, emotional, social and career concerns of the student.
To assist students in the transitioning from high school to post-graduation plans.
To engage in program development and to provide a systematic approach to the four components of a comprehensive, developmental school guidance and counseling program (as required by the Texas Education Agency and Texas Legislature Senate Bill 158).