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PHS COURSE SELECTION

STUDENT LIFE

PHS RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM A-G REQUIREMENTS

A – History 1 year of World History and 1 year of U.S. History B – English 4 years of college prep English C – Math 3 years of college prep math (Integ Math 1a-1b, Integ Math 2a-2b, Integ Math 3a-3b) D – Science 2 years of laboratory science (Biological and Physical) E – World Language 2 years of the same language F – Visual or Performing Arts 1 year of the same discipline (Visual Art, Theatre, Music) G – College Prep Elective 1 year chosen from the “a-f” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely in the elective area

*Must pass all classes with a grade of a “C” or better

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Civics/Economics (10)
• Health (5)
• PE (20)

FACTS ABOUT PHS TRIMESTER SYSTEM

• Two Trimesters = 1 year’s worth of coursework
• Earn 75 credits a year to accelerate
• More electives! More academic electives make you a more competitive

applicant for college

• Flexibility in schedule
• Students take 4 or 5 classes a day, three trimesters per year.

(approximately 70 min. class periods, 12 week trimesters)

• Off Roll periods are possible

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 English PE English Math Math Math World Lang Elective World Lang Elective Science Science PE Off Roll 5th PE

SAMPLE SCHEDULE WITH BAND

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 English English World Lang Science World Lang Science Math Elective Math March PE PE PE Band Band Band

9TH GRADE COURSEWORK

Required:

• English
• Math
• PE (three trimesters)

Recommendations:

• Science
• World Language
• Visual/Performing Art or Elective
• Health

TIPS FOR CHOOSING CLASSES…

• Make 15 total selections, including off-roll:
• Enter by COURSE number as listed on the Course Request
• Form. Do not search by title
• For two part courses, (Integrated Math 1a -1b) or three

part courses (Spanish 1-2-3) be sure to enter ALL course numbers

Course Title Number of selections Spanish 1-2-3 3 selections Draw/Paint 1 1 selection Biology 1-2 2 selections Off-Roll period 5, Tri 1 1 selection

SAMPLE C.R.F.

SAMPLE C.R.F.

DON’T FORGET ALTERNATES

1) Course marked “x” indicates a course selected as part of the 15 selections 2) You MUST also make 3 elective choices 3) List on back of CRF in order of preference

PROGRAMS UNIQUE TO PHS

Agricultural Science and Future Farmers of America Engineering Academy and Team Spyder Robotics PHS Digital Media Productions and Broadcast Journalism

HELPFUL TIPS

• For English, Math, Science and World Language placement,

speak with your current teachers and have them recommend the course you should take in 9th grade.

• Read the course descriptions carefully for electives. Course

Catalog and other resources can be found on PHS website.

• Electives – Enter 1st choice(s) as part of your 15 classes
• nline. Indicate your alternate choices on CRF by circling

and numbering them in order of preference. You will also be able to enter and rank alternates online.

HOW TO THRIVE…

• Select classes with YOUR strengths in mind.
• Consider all of your activities (sports, extracurricular activities, etc).
• Build a balanced schedule. Don’t forget you need to SLEEP, spend time with family

and friends, including taking care of your health.

• Choose between 4 to 5 classes each trimester.
• Academic habits matter: Time Management, Organization, Personal Responsibility,

& Self Advocacy Develop and keep up these good habits to be prepared for the rigors of high school!

PUSD VIRTUAL SCHOOL 2020-2021

TRIMESTER 1 2020 TRIMESTER 2 2020-2021 TRIMESTER 3 2021 Aug-Nov Nov-March March-June Virtual Classes Offered Health Civics Economics Chemistry 1* Economics Health US History 1 World History 1 Work Exp/Intern Chemistry 2* Health US History 2 World History 2 Work Exp/Intern Semester 1 Fall 2020 Semester 2 Spring 2021 August – January January-June Integrated Math 2A Integrated Math 2B

• Limited Availability • Classes subject to change •NCAA approved (most)

*Requires lab attendance once a week. Labs will be scheduled on Mondays between 4 and 6 pm. Tentative information. Course offerings are dependent on funding and are subject to change.

IMPORTANT DATES

• 8th Grade Family Night – March 17th at 5pm
• Band Night – March 24th at 7pm (Rm N1-100)
• Engineering Info Night – March 10th at 7pm (Rm N3-107)
• CRF Question & Answer Sessions: Sign up on PHS website

March 20th from 8 - 9:30 am March 23rd from 3:30 – 5:30 pm

• DEADLINE: TWO STEPS (Refer to your middle school)

1) completed and signed CRF due 2) online course selection completed

PHS COUNSELING

• Ms. Christy Brown

A-Dom

• Ms. Jerrah Smith

Don-Kon

• Ms. Blanca Arreguin

Koo-Ramj

• Ms. Jerilyn Padua Reyes

Ramk-Z CTE Counselor

• Ms. Karly Wardwell