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Mr. Craig Alessio and Mr. Thom Hughart School Counselors

A safe learning community committed to fostering personal growth and academic excellence.

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Small class sizes -28 students with an average size of 19 students. Dual-enrollment college opportunities AP Classes Challenging curriculum for all level of learners High academic and behavioral expectations A safe learning environment

Homework & Agendas Organization & Time Management Student Handbook, Dress Code Promote School Involvement -clubs, sports Talk about school Attend Guidance Counselor Parent nights and other parent meetings Get involved - Paradise Honors Parents (PHP) Dont let go…too much

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9 th Grade English I or (H) 1 credit Algebra I or (H) 1 credit World History I or (H) 1 credit Integrated Science or (H) 1 credit World Languages 1 credit Elective 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors (AP)=Advanced Placement

Sample Course Offerings 10 th Grade English II or (H) 1 credit Geometry or (H) 1 credit Global Studies 1 credit Biology or (H) 1 credit World Lang. II (CC) 1 credit Elective (CC) 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors (AP)=Advanced Placement (CC)=Community College dual enrollment or concurrent course available

Sample Course Offerings 11 th Grade English III or American Lit. (CC) 1 credit Algebra II or (H) 1 credit American History or (H),(AP),(CC) 1 credit Chemistry or AP Biology 1 credit Elective (CC) 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors (AP)=Advanced Placement (CC)=Community College dual enrollment or concurrent course available

Sample Course Offerings 12 th Grade English IV or English 101/102(CC) 1 credit Pre Calc or Calc or Math 102 (CC) 1 credit U. S. Gov./Economics or (CC) 1 credit Anatomy & Physiology 1 credit Elective 1 (CC) 1 credit Elective 2 (CC) 1 credit 6 credits (H)=Honors (AP)=Advanced Placement (CC)=Community College dual enrollment or concurrent course available

Four credits of English Four credits of Social Studies Four credits of Mathematics Four credits of Science Two credits of the same World Language One credit of Fine Arts One credit of Physical Ed./Health Four credits of additional electives 20 hours of Community Service per year Students must earn a C (2.0) to earn credit

Graduation Requirements State Requirements English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Sts 3 Credits CTE/F.A. 1 Credit Electives 7 Credits 22 Total Credits PHHS Requirements English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Social Sts 4 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit P.E./Health 1 Credit World Lang. 2 Credits Electives 4 Credits 24 Total Credits

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Tiered classes to meet all level of learners Academic Interventions -Zero Hour -Academic Tutoring -Academic Support -Academic Probation Academic Detentions Weekly grade checks Special Education Services

Athletics Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Badminton Baseball Cheer Cross Country

Athletics Football Golf Softball Soccer Tennis Girls Volleyball

Art Drama Fencing International Culture Club

Green Committee National Honor Society Paintball

Young Life Winter Guard Science Olympiad Student Council Yearbook

Panther Summer session Close Up WestMec Ace Plus