Presidential Awards

President’s Award for Educational Excellence
This award recognizes academic success in the classroom. To be eligible, students must meet requirements, including grade point average or, school-set criteria and choice of state tests or teacher recommendations. Students at each award level (elementary, middle, or high school) must meet the following requirements:
GPA:  3.5 on a 4.0 Scale (unweighted)
Plus:
Achievement in the 85th percentile on Standardized Achievement Test.  High School Seniors may use college admissions examinations such as the SAT or Act. 
Score of 640 on the SAT Math or a score of 630 on the SAT Verbal
Score of 25.9 on the ACT
Or
Recommendations from a teacher & one other staff member: one recommendation is to reflect outstanding achievement in one or more areas such as-English, math, science, history, geography, art, foreign language, and other courses that reflect a school’s current curriculum.  This judgment is to be supported by tangible evidence that is comprised of either results on teacher tests, portfolio assessment, or special projects.  The second recommendation from a school staff member may address, for example:  involvement in community service or co-curricular activities including tutoring other students and/or demonstration of creativity and achievement in the visual and performing arts.  The school principal has the final authority to determine which students receive this award.

Students were identified using their current GPA and ACT scores based on the ACT Test that was administered at Panther Creek High School in the Spring of 2019.  Students can submit and updated ACT or SAT score to show that they meet the criteria to their School Counselor by Monday, May 11, 2020.

2020 NC SCHOLARS 

Students who complete the requirements for this academically challenging high school program are named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition in the graduation program.  Students must:
• Complete all the requirements of the North Carolina Academic Scholars Program.
• Have an overall four-year un-weighted grade point average of 3.500
• Complete all requirements for a North Carolina high school diploma. Requirements are listed in the document below.
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Panther Creek High School's 2020 NC SCHOLARS List - Updated 4.22.20

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All About Career and College Promise (CCP)/What are my next steps! - 
Panther Creek Email for the Wake Tech CCP Eligibility Verification Form is: panthercreekhsstudsv@wcpss.net

Continuing Students Steps to Re-apply to CCP
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Student Services Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid Advisor Virtual Appointment Link

Mrs. Sabrina Waters, our Financial Aid Advisor is taking appointments.  Appointments are available from 10AM-1PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

2020 AP Testing Changes; April 3rd - Testing Details Will Be Available

Career and College Promise at Wake Tech Mandatory Information Sessions Update:

Students who currently have the capability will be able to complete the Mandatory Information Session on Wake Tech's website. In order for students to obtain the credit for attendance they must do the following:
 -          Watch the ENTIRE video
-          Sign-In, and
-          Complete the survey
 Failure to do all three may result in not receiving the application materials.

Transcripts Request Update as of March 18, 2020

Temporary Transcript Processing Update: Due to the national emergency, WCPSS transcript requests will be managed electronically and via mail by Central Records. Pick-up options for transcripts are not available while Wake County Public Schools are closed to the public.  Transcripts cannot be faxed or emailed. During this time, transcript fees will be waived for students currently enrolled in the Wake County Public School System. School Counselors do not have access to send transcripts.

Transcript Requests for Schools Outside North Carolina,  Scholarships and Unofficial Transcript 
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Visit link below to request a transcript:
www.wcpss.net/transcripts

Because this is a national emergency, most colleges/universities/scholarships will be pushing back their deadlines.  However, if a student should need a paper copy of their transcript, the following three options will be available:
  1. Students can receive an unofficial transcript mailed directly to them
  2. Students can mail an official transcript to the scholarship committee or coordinator
  3. Students can mail an official transcript home for them to add to their scholarship packet – the envelope will be signed and sealed. The transcript will put it in a second envelope for mailing.  This is a temporary option available only while students are not able to pick up official transcripts at their high school or at Central Records.
Note: Students will need to ask for Option #3 in the “special instructions” section.  
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NCAA Eligibility Center Transcripts​
  • Create a NCAA Eligibility Center Account​
  • Email Ms. Moore (fmoore@wcpss.net) to request a transcript. An official transcript will be uploaded electronically to the students NCAA Eligibility account. If the student is under 18 the parent must email Ms. Moore to request a transcript.
​Transcript Requests for Schools in North Carolina (Including North Carolina School of Science and Math)
Students can send transcripts to all North Carolina colleges and universities for FREE through the College Foundation of North Carolina by visiting:  www.cfnc.org​ using the Application Hub link.  Transcripts are sent electronically and final transcripts are also sent automatically to the colleges/universities listed, mid-year transcripts are not included.
This is a temporary option based on current circumstances.

PCHS OPEN HOUSE EXPO POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

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Competitive Workshop Presentation

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UNC System New System-wide Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Policy

​UNC System: All campuses will credit students who score 3 on AP exams... Click to read more

WCPSS LATIN HONOR SYSTEM
Based on Senior Honors GPA ran on 4.12.2019
Effective 2019-20 School Year

Summa Cum Laude
4.25 and up

Magna Cum Laude
4.00 - 4.249

Cum Laude
3.75 - 3.999

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Felicia Moore in Student Services.

MAGNET INFO FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Please click on  the links below for brochures:
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For Scholarship Bulletin and Financial Information click "Paying for College"
Or click this link:  pchsstudentservices.weebly.com/paying-for-college.html

FAFSA vs RDS
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RDS -  Residency Determination Service used to receive an RCN (Residency Certification Number) to determine your eligibility for in-state tuition and state grant awards. 

​FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid used to determine your eligibility for federal and state financial aid.

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