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Advanced Placement

Courses in Calculus (Both AB and BC), Statistics, Computer Science, English Composition, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, U.S. History, European History, World History, Psychology, and Art. Students are recommended to enroll in the advanced placement program based upon past academic performance, Keystone exam scores, teacher recommendations and the approval of the department chairperson and the high school principal. Students enrolled in AP courses should plan on taking the advanced placement tests recommended by their AP instructor. Advanced placement courses are considered to be equivalent to freshmen college courses.

Students and parents will be required to sign and submit an AP contract as to their intentions to remain in the course. Students that drop an AP course after the posted August deadline will receive a (WF) Withdrawal Failure on their transcript

Advanced Placement Offerings

Recent News

Calendar Reminder

As a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, May 26 and NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 29.

As we close out our current school year, we also remind you of the following:

Community-Based Reform Initiatives

Dr. Nancy Hines, Superintendent, addresses the board about community-based reform efforts being undertaken by the District in collaboration with community-based agencies and groups.

Class of 2023 Commencement

Commencement exercises for the Class of 2023 will be held on June 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium. Beginning at 6:15 p.m., the event will be broadcast live on phsd.org. 


 

Athletics and Activities Presentation

Stephanie Strauss, the district athletic director, gave a presentation to the board of directors about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), college recruitment, and public relations during the regular voting meeting in April.

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