Successful completion of transfer courses will enable students to simultaneously earn college credit transferable to two and four year colleges and universities and satisfy high school graduation requirements. 

Dual Enrollment classes currently offered at PHS: 

Click on the Presentation for more info, and email Ms. Dorado (joanna.dorado@puhsd.org) to get on an interest list.

The Biomedical Sciences Pathway is supported by Project Lead the Way and is recognized by the UC's and CSU's as meeting the "D" Lab Science requirement. Students will be exposed to career exploration in the field of Biomedical Sciences and engage in project-based curriculum. Biomedical classes expose students to "real-world" experiences including guest speakers, field trips and and a whole resume of job skills to impress their future employers!

Courses include:

Principles of Biomedical Sciences (9-12^th grades ).This is the first course in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Sciences Pathway. In this class, students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia and infectious diseases. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses.

In Human Body Systems (10-11^th grades),students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration.

Medical Interventions (11-12^th grades) is the third course in the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science Pathway. Students investigate the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore: how to prevent the fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Lifestyle choices and preventive measures are emphasized throughout the course as well as the important roles scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future.

·      APAH: is a full-year class that teaches the history of the world by learning about specific works of art. Some of these are famous buildings, sculptures, paintings and other forms of art. This class looks at world cultures and civilizations around the globe from ancient times to present. 

·     This is not an art class, and does not require any artistic ability.

·     Requirements:Junior or Senior

“C” of better in English and History class

·      AP Art History fulfills A-G class requirements. 

·      Questions come see Ms. Avalos room 4108 or register with your Counselor. 

What is Newspaper? 
Newspaper is a class and a club as well which is in charge of the publication, The P-Town Press. The responsibilities and duties are much the same as in yearbook – in fact some of the article information and pictures are shared between the two. The newspaper articles cover events, activities and people in a more current perspective – much the same as a real newspaper.

Why should you join Journalism: Newspaper/Yearbook? 
There are many positive aspects that can come from joining Journalism. You will be involved in doing something important. You will learn about and perform better in caption writing, story writing, interviewing, picture taking, creating layouts, designs, and general computer use. Journalism will also you to prepare for the real world. It is a great resume builder; there are numerous opportunities for leadership within the two publications; you can learn about publishing, journalism and selling advertisements. Additionally, it will improve your skills in communication, time management, writing, composition, organization, accountability and responsibility, team work, work ethic, business, and shared collaborative project work.

How Do I Sign Up? 
You must first complete an application and participate in an informal interview during which your answers on the application will be reviewed. If you want more information, contact Ms. Debbie Georgianna at debbie.georgianna@puhsd.org

Do you love cooking?  Do you love trying new and different types of foods?
How would you like to learn how to cook like a real Chef?

What will you learn?

For any questions email
Chef Strucker at
susann.strucker@puhsd.org

AP Euro is for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. Sophomores, AP Euro fulfills your World History requirement.

What is AP Euro?:

It is a college-level class where you can earn college credit while in high school.

 

What will we learn about?:

We will learn about European History from the 14th century to present day. 

Any questions?

contact Ms. Woodard at melanie.woodard@puhsd.org 

This course is a college-prep A-G class that focuses on reading and learning about all types of literature to develop a deeper understanding of each work so we are able to empathize with others and the various cultures around the world. 

That is OKAY! I have had MANY, MANY students take AP English Literature & Composition that NEVER took an AP course before. In this class, all seniors are welcomed. We read many of the works together as a class, discuss and analyze them. I will help you learn to love literature or at least appreciate it!

NO! Even if you did not do well in your previous English classes, you can still take AP English Literature & Composition.

If you are interested in this course or have any questions, please email me at dina.brusca@puhsd.org or feel free to stop by my classroom - 6205.