Pershing’s Head Counselor, Marci Blodgett helps our students and their families make the transition from middle school to high school. Ms. Blodgett will meet with all 8th graders in their English classes during the second semester. She will answer questions and review how to complete the Henry scheduling cards for the student's 9th grade year.

Also during your child's 8th grade year, Mrs. Blodgett will present a high school orientation meeting for parents. This meeting, which is separate from the parent orientation at Patrick Henry, enables parents to review the District Grade 8 Retention/Promotion Guidelines, requirements for 8th grade promotion, scheduling/enrollment for Patrick Henry High and California high school graduation requirements. Post high school options, including college entrance requirements, are also discussed. 

Pershing’s Head Counselor

Marci Blodgett

Henry Counselors Visit Pershing 

In the second semester, Patrick Henry High School counselors visit Pershing to talk with our 8th grade class. Inquire, the Henry course catalog, and a pink Program Request Form (scheduling card) are sent home with our 8th graders to help them select possible elective courses. If you have any questions, please contact the Henry counselors at (619) 286-7700.

Articulation Night & Fine Arts/Electives Fair
Patrick Henry High School

February 12, 2009
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Fine Arts/Electives Fair
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Incoming 9th Grade Articulation Meeting

On February 12, 2009, Henry High hosts their Incoming 9th Grade Articulation Night and Fine Arts/Elective Fair. The evening begins with the Fine Arts/Electives Fair, which will be held in various locations on campus. The Electives Fair is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the various Fine Arts and elective classes offered at Henry. 

Following the Fine Arts/Electives Fair is the Incoming 9th Grade Articulation Meeting in the Cafetorium. This hour long informational meeting is for parents and their 8th grade students who will be attending Patrick Henry High School in their 9th grade year. Topics covered include 9th grade courses and course selection dates. PHHS counselors attend this meeting as well.

  Patrick Henry Articulation Night & Fine Arts/Electives Fair  

Preparing for the Academic Demands of High School 

      "AP is for Everyone" 
February 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

This informational meeting, sponsored by Patrick Henry’s Academic Boosters, is for current and future Henry families. GATE, Cluster, Honors, Advanced, and AP courses are discussed. Though this meeting is primarily for those entering 10th-12th grade, AP is for Everyone introduces incoming 9th grade families to the academic expectations at Patrick Henry.

Patrick Henry Online 
Course Catalog 

Inquire, the PHHS course catalog, is available online at the Patrick Henry website.  You may access the 2008-2009 course catalog by clicking here. Please note that this link will take you off of the Pershing website and onto the Patrick Henry site. If you have any questions or concerns about the content of their course catalog, please contact the Patrick Henry Counseling office at (619) 286-7700.  

Patrick Henry High’s Email Newsletter

Patrick Henry High School publishes an Email Newsletter. It is very informative and provides you with a glimpse of Henry life. It is never too early to start receiving this newsletter. To subscribe, please click here.

Website Information

Learn more about life on campus by reading Henry’s extensive website. Their website offers a huge amount of information about programs, events, and other important news. By clicking here, you will be sent directly to the Patrick Henry site.