Welcome!!!

Platt High School School Year

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Platt High School Administrative Team

• Mr. Dan Corsetti - Principal�
• Mr. Geoffrey Kenyon - Assistant Principal�
• Mrs. Bethany McKie - Assistant Principal�
• Mr. Joseph Laskowski -�Dean of Students

School Counselors and Staff

Marc Guidone - Director

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Joanna DeJesus

Brian Frederick

Sheena Ojeda

Marisa Wziontko

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Officier Garcia- School Resource Officer

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Mr. Marinelli - College and Career Coordinator

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Our Big Goal

Working in close partnership with families, our goals are to support students in:

• Making a successful transition to high school
• Beginning their preparation for college, career, and life success.
• Navigating health guidelines for a safe school year

Our Big Goal in Practice: What Does It Mean?

Earning B’s or Better

The three components of a successful, college and career-ready transition to high school

Maintaining On-Track

Grades and Attendance

Meeting College Ready Benchmarks on the PSAT 9

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How Can My Student Be On-Track?

Earning passing grades in 6 or more classes

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Grades of 60% or above are considered passing.

Being present and on-time at least 90% of school days

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Students maintain 90%+ attendance by missing no more than 2 school days per month.

B’s or Better and On-Track to College Readiness

According to national research, students who finish freshman year with above a 3.0 GPA (on average, earning B’s or better) are five times more likely to graduate with access to selective colleges than students with lower GPAs.

How We Support On-Track Achievement at Platt

• On-Track Conferences: Each 9th grader participates in quarterly conferences to review their grades, attendance, and behavior and to set personal goals.
• Summer Bridge: 80 incoming students spent 3 weeks preparing for high school over the summer.
• Honor Roll: We celebrate and recognize high academic achievement and student growth.
• Gear Up Grant: This 9th grade class will be supported by the grant through their postsecondary education.

Grade 9 PSAT: What to Aim For and What to Know

Test Sections

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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW):

720 possible points

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Math:

720 possible points

The PSAT allows students to practice for the SAT, which is used for college admissions.

Grade 9 Test Dates

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Fall 2025:

October 22nd

Spring 2026:

TBD

Score Benchmarks

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EBRW 9th Grade Goal:

410

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Math 9th Grade Goal:

450

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Grade 10 PSAT: What to Aim For and What to Know

Test Sections

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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW):

720 possible points

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Math:

720 possible points

The PSAT allows students to practice for the SAT, which is used for college admissions.

Grade 10 Test Dates

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Fall 2025:

October 22nd

Spring 2026:

TBD

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Score Benchmarks

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EBRW 9th Grade Goal:

430

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Math 9th Grade Goal:

480

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High School Expectations

• Greater Independence=Greater Responsibility
• Changing classes
• Selecting courses
• Completing homework assignments
• Credits Required for Promotion
• To 10th Grade: 6 credits
• To 11th Grade: 12 credits
• To 12th Grade: 18 credits
• Minimum required credits: 25 credits

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Current Graduation Requirements

• 9 Humanities Credits
• English (4 Credits)
• Social Studies (3 Credits)
• Fine Arts/Music (1 Credit)
• 9 STEM Credits
• Math (3 Credits)
• Science (2 Credits)
• Business/Computer (1 Credit)
• 1 Health Credit
• 5 Elective Classes (any course - student choice)

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• 1 ½ Years of Physical Education
• 20 hours of Community Service (.25 credits)
• 1 World Language Credit
• 1 Mastery Based Diploma Credit

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College Recommended Courses

• 4 Years of English
• 3-4 Years of Math
• 3-4 Years of Science
• 2-3 Years of the same World Language
• 3 Years of Social Studies
• 1 Year of Fine Art
• Colleges and Postsecondary Schools recommend that students challenge themselves with Accelerated or AP/ECE/MxCC Courses during high school

High School -

Course Levels

• Academic - College and other post-secondary educational preparatory courses

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• Accelerated - College preparatory courses requiring dedication, ability and motivation

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• College Courses - Advanced Placement Courses(AP), UCONN Early College Experience Courses (UCONN-ECE), Middlesex Community College Courses (MxCC)

Community Service Requirements

20 hours of community service is required for graduation

• Students earn .25 credits
• Service must be done in the community at a non-profit organization.
• 10 hours can be completed through school-based activities.
• Hours must be completed by the end of the 3rd Quarter of 12th grade.
• Ask your counselor about ways to complete your community service hours!

Report Cards and Progress Reports

• Report Cards are issued to students four times per year: (these may be digital from Powerschool)
• November
• January
• April
• June
• Progress Reports are sent home four times per year mid-way through a quarter marking period.
• Please use the PowerSchool Parent Portal! You can see work completed, late work, incomplete assignments, grades, daily attendance, and communicate with teachers.

Please contact the main office for assistance with PowerSchool

Process of Inquiry at Platt High School

Meriden is a 1-1 School District

All students will be getting Laptops this year...

• Students must hand in their middle school chromebook and charger.
• First log in while MUST be in the PHS building so the Laptop will sync and will then be able to used at home.
• Complete the online digital literacy course by going to Moodle on the Platt Home Page. You can do this tonight!
• Students must also submit a signed Acceptable Use Policy and a signed Device Consent Form. Forms are available in the lobby!

Students can take home laptops tonight!�

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Access the Net Literacy Course In Moodle

Username: (last name and first two letters first name)

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Password: Student ID #

Daily Rotating Schedule

Special FIRST DAY Schedule

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Communication

Make sure to check your emails / Student Square / Parent Square for important updates

Breakfast & Lunch

• Students will be assigned to Auxiliary Gym or Cafe during LUNCH

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• Masks can be taken off while students eat as long as they are seated at their table.

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• Breakfast 8 minutes in classroom, Grab and Go & Vending 7:30-7:38

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• Hot Breakfast served in CAFE 7:00-7:25- Must eat in CAFE

Athletics

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FALL

Boys’ Soccer

Girls’ Soccer

Football

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Girls’ Swimming

Girls’ Volleyball

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WINTER

Boys’ Basketball

Girls’ Basketball

Boys’ Swimming

Indoor Track

Wrestling

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SPRING

Baseball

Softball

Boys’ Tennis

Girls’ Tennis

Golf

Outdoor Track

Unified Sports

Lacrosse�Boys Volleyball

Clubs and Activities

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• Student Senate
• Drama Club
• Anime Club
• Mindful Mondays
• Interact Club
• Chess Club
• Chemistry Club
• Spirit Club
• Future Teachers Club
• Mathletes
• GSA Club

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• Chorus
• Band
• Orchestra
• Panther Press
• Yearbook
• Bible Club
• DECA
• Key Club
• Climate Change
• Poetry Club
• Skills USA

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• Student - Athlete Leadership Alliance

Parents as Partners: What Can You Do?

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✔ Make sure your student is on-time every day.

✔ Make sure your student completes his/her homework.

✔ Use PowerSchool to monitor your student’s course grades.

✔ Communicate with your student’s teachers and counselor.

✔ Perform a daily wellness check on your student.

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Enjoy Your School Year