School Counseling
School Counseling Department
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Students have to earn 21 credits, meet competency requirements, and earn two seals to graduate.
PHS Credit Requirements
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits including 1 credit of Algebra II or equivalent. Three math
credits must be earned at the high school.
Science: 3 credits including 1 Physical, 1 Biological, and 1 Advanced
Social Studies: 3 credits including 1 American History, .5 Government, and .5 World History
Physical Education: .5 credit--2 semesters (or PE waiver)
Health: .5 credit
Electives: 6 credits including 2 semesters in Fine Arts (grades 7-12).
Financial Literacy: Class of 2024-2025 must study financial literacy to graduate. This requirement can be met by completing one of the following courses: Economics, Finance and Banking, Personal Finance, Government S2 or Success Bound. Class of 2026 and beyond will need a 1/2 credit of financial literacy.Meet Competency Requirements
Students will take English Language Arts II and Algebra and must earn a score of 684. After retaking the tests, student can complete alternative demonstrations of competency. The alternative competencies are:
College Credit Plus
Career Readiness
Military Enlistment
ACT/SATEarn 2 Seals
Students must earn two seals. One seal must be a state seal.
State Seals:
Biliteracy
Citizenship
College Ready
Honor's Diploma
Industry Credential
Military Enlistment
ScienceTechnologyLocal Seals:
Community Service: Complete a 12 hour community service project, 12 hours of peer tutoring, donate blood three times or take Service Learning.
Student Engagement: Two years of athletics, three years of a club with 70% attendance or two years in clubs at UVCC.
Fine Arts: Two credits in performing arts: choir, band or two credits in fine arts: art, media. -
Progress Book is the online method used for tracking grades. Contact Kate Link at 937-778-4527 ext. 1 or linkk@piqua.org for a username and password.
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Search colleges, request transcripts, send letters of recommendation, and apply for local scholarships.
Test dates and registration for college entrance testing.
Test dates and registration for college entrance testing.
Juniors get 2 excused visits. Seniors get 3 excused visits.
One college application that you can send to over 1000 schools.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
How you apply for federal financial aid.
A more in depth financial aid application required by some colleges.
For students playing DI or DII NCAA sports.
For students playing NAIA sports.
For students requesting CCP transcripts.
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Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness program that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals and improve student outcomes. Students will use the site to develop career plans and manage college applications.
A web-based information system to help you explore occupations, assess your skills and interests, and learn about job skills.
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