Trojan Newsletter
For the week of November 27th - December 1st, 2023
Welcome Pine Forest High School Community
* Important Need to Know Information *
Have you downloaded the PowerSchool Mobile App?
The mobile app gives you access to your child's grades, attendance and much more
Do you have access to the Parent Portal?
All parents and/or guardians have the ability to check grades and attendance via the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is live and real time. Information about grades and attendance is available. We highly encourage all parents/guardians to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal on a continuous basis to stay abreast of your child's attendance and progress.
Contact Brittney Godwin (brittneygodwin@ccs.k12.nc.us), Data Manager, to receive your access information today!
Canvas Access for Parents/Guardians
Parents/Guardians, did you know you can access your child's Canvas Account?
2023 -2024 PFHS Student Handbook & CCS Code of Conduct
Each student receives a CCS Code of Conduct and 2022 - 2023 PFHS Student Handbook. Students and parents/guardians are highly encouraged to read the contents of both handbooks. For your convenience, copies of both handbooks are located online.
Additionally, students are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in both handbooks.
🍏IMPORTANT DATES:🍏
Last day of 1st semester is December 19, 2023! 🍎
2nd semester begins January 4, 2023! ✏️
📝📚Academic Supports📚📝
⭐Next Trojan Academy is December 6, 2023⭐
⭐Saturday Academy is December 9, 2023⭐
Trojan Academy is available to all PFHS students!
🟢Report cards went home November 28 - Please check your child's report card!🟢
Have you talked with your child's counselor to check their academic progress?
Schedule an appointment with your child's counselor today!
Savannah Bunn, https://msbunn.youcanbook.me/
Hannah Gordner, hannahgordner@ccs.k12.nc.us
Matthew Stoeckley, https://calendar.app.google/SQz2SKfLHwn3ipXa9
James N. Davis, jamesndavis@ccs.k12.nc.us
Brayanna Upthegrove, https://upthegrove.youcanbook.me/
✨Tutoring is available!✨
📗✏️Weekly Tutoring ✏️📗
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Did you know that end of course exams count for 20% of a student's final grade?
EOC classes are Biology, English II, Math I and Math III
Important Dates & Reminders:
December 6, 2023: Trojan Academy (4:00-6:00 pm)
December 9, 2023: Saturday Academy (10 am - noon)
December 11th, 2023: Sophomore/Junior Information Night
December 13 - 19, 2023: EOC/CTE Exams
December 19, 2023: Two Hour Early Release
December 20 - December 29, 2023: Winter Holiday (Staff/Student)
January 1, 2024: Student/All Staff Holiday
January 2-3, 2024: Student Holiday/Workdays
June 3, 2024: Graduation at 8:00 pm
🏀🏊Athletic Calendar: Week of December 4 - December 8, 2023🏀🤼🎳🏊
Tuesday, December 5, 2023:
Varsity Basketball at Pine Forest High vs. Westover High School
JV Basketball at Westover High School
Swimming at Chapel Arena at Fayetteville State University
Wednesday, December 6, 2023:
Bowling at Lumberton Bowling Center
Wrestling at E.E. Smith High School
Friday, December 8, 2023:
JV & Varsity Basketball at Western Harnett High School
Saturday, December 9, 2023:
Indoor Track in Winston Salem, NC
Wrestling at Southview High School
2023 - 2024 CCS Traditional Calendar
- Trojan Block -
New Initiative!
Attention Trojans:
We are introducing our new Remediation plan for ACT, EOC, ACT WorkKeys, and CTE exams. This will be known as the Trojan Block!
The plan is as follows: for the next weeks, we will have a 40 minute intervention block each Wednesday from 3:00 - 3:40 pm. In order to accommodate the 40 minute block, normal class times will be reduced by 10 minutes on Wednesdays. Class time will be 80 mins and students will report to their assigned Trojan Block session from 3:00 - 3:40 pm. All 11th grade students will be assigned to ACT prep courses with specific teachers. Students in EOC classes will be assigned to EOC review sessions. Students in CTE classes will be assigned to CTE review sessions and ACT WorkKeys students will be assigned to review sessions for ACT WorkKeys.
All other students will attend a study hall period. Trojan Block gives us the opportunity to assist all students while they are still in the building and provide direct assistance. Every student must follow the assigned schedule for Trojan Block.
Questions? Contact Pierre Cobb, Assistant Principal, pierrecobb@ccs.k12.nc.us
Thankful Trojans!
Thankful Trojan Family!
As we move through the month of November, we are focused on those within our Trojan family for whom we are thankful. Please take a moment to share with us about a member of the Trojan faculty & staff that you are thankful for using this link. We will share these messages with staff throughout the month.
CCS Choice Application Period - Now Open!
Choice Application Period
Explore the best in education with CCS' Choice Programs! Apply from November 27 - February 1 and find the perfect match for your child's talents and interests.
🚗Driver Education Information 🚗
Parents and students can register on the CCS Driver Education website. Registration dates are posted on the CCS Driver Education website. The link will be located on the CCS driver education website and will open on the day of registration from 8 am to 5 pm. Parents/guardians will receive a welcome email with a pay link ten days after registration if your student is selected for the class. Class times are subject to change. Instructors will email class schedules and class schedules can be found on the canvas homepage.
Registration date: January 8, 2024, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(The link will open on the day of registration)
Spring 1 Class: January 29 - February 23, 2024
Registration date: March 25, 2024, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(The link will open on the day of registration)
Spring 2 Class: April 15- May 11, 2024
Registration date: May 20, 2024 8 am - 5 pm.
(The link will open on the day of registration)
Summer 1 Class: June 10-26, 2024
Registration date: August 21, 2024, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(The link will open on the day of registration)
Fall 1 Class: September 11 - October 5, 2024.
Registration date: October 16, 2024, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(The link will open on the day of registration)
Fall 2 Class: November 6 - 30, 2024
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact Morris Hargrove, CCS Driver Education Director, directly via email at morrishargrove@ccs.k12.nc.us
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Parents/Guardians - We need your help! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pine Forest Parent Volunteer Group needs your help!
We are seeking volunteers for the upcoming Holiday Celebration for the teachers and staff.
Also, we can always use volunteers to assist with other events throughout the year.
If interested in helping and earning those volunteer hours to go towards additional graduation tickets, get involved now!
Contact: Jennifer Santos 919-264-6266 or jennisue75@hotmail.com
Join the PFHS Booster Club!
Parents & Guardians,
We need your support of Trojan Athletics and our student athletes! Please join the PFHS Booster Club today! Questions? Please email pfhstrojanboosters@gmail.com.
Yearbooks on sale! Get yours today!
Class of 2024 Information
Seniors, please order your cap and gown!
🎓Go to www.jostens.com to place your order today! Do not delay and order today!🎓
Do you need to request a transcript?
- Junior & Senior Dues -
Congratulations to ...
Beginning Teacher of the Month
Congrats, Mr. Charles Page!
Staff Member of the Month
Congrats, Mrs. Jones - Elliot!
Faculty Member of the Month
Congrats, Mr. Starling!
Are you using SchoolCashOnline for payments?
If not, please access it today and begin using SchoolCashOnline!
Updates:
- Art Dept. and Green Team are collecting aluminum can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill. Drop tabs off to the office, room 125, 220, or 240. Please contact Manuela Smith (manuelasmith@ccs.k12.nc.us).
- School begins at 8:30 am. It is important that students are in class at 8:30 am.
- If a student is a car rider, walker or driver and plans to eat breakfast, he/she needs to be at school in enough time to eat breakfast and make it to class on time. Students should be in class at 8:30 am.
- All students parking in the school parking lot must have a parking permit. Parking permits can be purchased from Mr. Joey Jones.
- Students must have a clear or mesh book bag.
- Pine Forest High School has a dress code and students are expected to abide by the dress code. The dress code is outlined in the PFHS handbook. The student handbook can be accessed at the following link: https://www.flipsnack.com/cumberlandcosch/2023-2024-pfhs-student-handbook/full-view.html
Reminder: School Hours
Regular Bell Schedule (PFHS)
Warning Bell
8:23 am
1st Period
8:30 am-10:05 am
2nd Period
10:10 am-11:45 am
3rd Period/Lunch
11:50 am-2:00 pm
1st Lunch
11:54 am-12:21 pm
2nd Lunch
12:27 pm-12:54 pm
3rd Lunch
1:00 pm-1:27 pm
4th Lunch
1:33 pm-2:00 pm
4th Period
2:05 pm-3:40 pm
Need Assistance? Contact us!
Administrative Team:
Juelle McDonald: Principal
Laura Moya: 9th Grade Assistant Principal
Lonnie Cox: 10th Grade Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
Jeffery Stewart: 11th Grade Assistant Principal & Testing Coordinator
Pierre Cobb: 12th Grade Assistant Principal
Student Services Team
9th Grade Counselor: James N. Davis
10th Grade Counselor: Brayanna Upthegrove
11th Grade Counselor: Matthew Stoeckley
12th Grade Counselor: Savannah Bunn
Special Populations Counselor: Hannah Gordner
Social Worker: LaToya McKoy
Social Worker: Kelli Lawrence
Data Manager: Britney Godwin
Academically Intellectually Gifted Consultant:
Student Services Clerk: Alyssa Hudson