Rising 9th Grade Information

Welcome, Patriots!

We are so excited to welcome you to the PHamily at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS). We know that this is a very exciting time in your lives and we are happy to help you as you transition to high school. While you may be nervous, there are many helpful people to answer your questions, show you around the building, and celebrate all of your successes over the next four years.

Can’t wait to meet you,

The PHHS School Counseling Department

Becoming a Patriot

Transition activities will take place in collaboration with Liberty Middle School (LMS). Transition activities are planned for students to help you become a PHHS Patriot. 

Transition Activities Timeline

• LMS school counselors present lessons about high school classes (December)
• Patrick Henry open house (December)
• 8th grade school counselor meets with each student individually (January/February)

Registration Timeline and Information

• 8th grade school counselors meet with each student in January/February to register for classes.
• Course verification forms are sent home with the quarter three and quarter four interims.
• The last day to change course requests is on July 22, 2024.
• Patriots pick up their schedule at fee night prior to the start of the school year.
• You can find information about courses on the division's Program of Studies page. 

Planning Your Schedule

Our Patriots follow a block schedule with an alternating A/B day schedule with four classes each day that are about 90 minutes long with a FLEX on Tuesday and Wednesday of each day week.

Required Freshman Courses:

• Math 
• English
• Science
• History
• PE 9 

Common Elective Courses for Grade 9

• C189 Introduction to Mass Communication I
  
• C194 Graphic Arts I
  
• FA01 Art I
  
• FA02 Art II
  
• FA40 Theatre Arts I
  
• FA22 Beginning Choir
  
• FA27 Concert Band (Percussion)
  
• FA33 Symphonic Band
  
• FA35 String Ensemble (Orchestra)
  
• H481 AP Human Geography
  
• NC01 Study Hall (no credit/no grade)
  
• PA18 Marketing Exploration
  
• PA20 Technical Drawing/Desing
• M286 Programming
  
• PA 65 Intro to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
  
• PA70 Horticulture Science
  
• MS101 Macy JROTC
• Resource 9/PBS Resource 9/Resource Read***
  
• Personal Development***
  
• ESL I/II/III/IV ***
  
• Algebra Concepts***

The following Speciality Center courses are offered only at Hanover High School. They are three and two blocks in length and are open to students in all high schools.

• HN105E & HN106E: Electronics I: Industrial Robotics Tech* (Three blocks)
• HN200 & HN201: Design, Multimedia & Web (Two blocks)

Check out a sample schedule for “Patty Patriot” below.

Each week, PHHS will hold a FLEX block on Tuesday and Wednesday. FLEX is a 40-minute block that occurs at the end of second block. Students are not permitted to travel during FLEX block without a pass signed by a teacher. FLEX is a time to catch your breath, start your homework, experience enrichment and remediation lessons, attend small group counseling, and attend club meetings. Visit our Clubs & Organizations page to find out more about student club opportunities at Patrick Henry High School.

Get Connected

As you transition to high school, it is important to stay connected so that you, and your parents are aware of all of the news and events going on at Patrick Henry High School. Below, you will find some tips and tricks on how to stay connected.

• Sign up for our weekly emails, A Patriot’s Look Ahead.
• Check Schoology and PowerSchool regularly.
• Be a part of the PHamily.
• Follow us on Twitter @PatriotsPhhs and @PH_Counseling.
• Follow us on Instagram at @patriotsphhs.
• Like us on Facebook. 
• Your parents can join the PTA and volunteer to chaperone or help with school functions.

People to Know

Mrs. Jamie Jackson: Last names A–B
Mr. Jared Collier: Last names C-F and ELL students
Mrs. Meredith Holder: Last names G-L
Mr. Derek Marion: Last names M-R
Ms. Laura Mcgrath: Last names S-Z