Departments

The English Department would like to send a warm welcome to all of you. Paint Branch is a fantastic school and we look forward to getting to know you over the next four years. The 9th grade team, made up of Ms. Perkins, Mr. Woodward, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Schiffgens, Ms. Millman, Ms. Beswick, and Ms. Flippen, is excited to meet you and get you started on your high school journey. They have exciting novels for you to read and equally exciting lessons to share. So sit back and enjoy your freshmen year as this veteran team of dynamic teachers lay the foundation in English for your next four years.

It is our mission of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) programs to empower students to be successful as they acquire the knowledge and skills needed for FACS and related careers, postsecondary education, and everyday family living. Students will be able to develop and refine skills through rigorous coursework that includes hands-on training, research, observation and independent study. Authentic learning experiences prepare students for postsecondary education, careers, and society.

Food Trends is an elective only offered here at Paint Branch High School taught by an industry professional. The goal of this class is to give you a leg up on life whether you have aspirations to make it big in the Hospitality Industry or just need to learn how to cook before you are living on your own. We also focus on how culture influences our favorite cuisines in a fun and hands on class.

Paint Branch’s Health and PE department provides a skills based, individualized, developmentally appropriate and personally challenging instructional program to help enhance student well-being. The goal of our program is for each student to build a foundation of health and fitness tools that they can utilize for their entire lives. Our evidence based and student centered curriculum ensures that our PB kids are receiving a high quality learning experience whether we are remote or face to face. We offer a variety of classes to meet every child’s fitness level. Can’t wait to meet you online this fall!

The mission of the Paint Branch High School Mathematics Department is to help students master the essential math skills, knowledge, and work ethic that serve as a foundation for more advanced study of mathematics and help students prepare for successful roles in an ever changing society.

Our goal is to create a mathematically proficient student. We have ambitious expectations for all, with accommodations for those who need it. Teachers construct engaging mathematical lessons, challenging and supporting students to learn concepts well. Effective use of technology, including graphing calculators and computers, enriches the range and quality of investigations. The strategies we use are varied to build new knowledge and reinforce prior knowledge.

Restaurant Management is an intensive course designed for students who are serious about cooking and learning how to operate a successful food service operation. It provides students with the opportunity to explore the profession and develop skills for employment based on industry standards. Once introductory knowledge and basic skills are established, students operate the Panther Paw, a 48-seat café, which serves breakfast and lunch every day to PBHS teachers and staff. On Fridays, students are offered a dining experience in café, receiving table and counter service from our restaurant management students. Under the direction of the teacher who is a trained and licensed chef, the students learn cooking methods, food preparation, dining room service and menu development in a commercial setting.

The Social Studies Department values a democratic and engaging classroom which facilitates the sharing of opinions and growth of all learners. As a result, teachers help students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for social understanding and civic engagement. Therefore, students can actively contribute to a changing society and positively impact their community, and the world.

The Technology Education Department at Paint Branch High School provides students with the ability to approach their education in a different aspect. Our classes are problem-based teaching through projects, activities and discussions to gear more toward discovery learning. It is our mission to provide students with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions not only in the classroom but a path toward lifelong learning.

The mission of the Paint Branch World Languages program is to expose students to a language and culture in order to make them knowledgeable and active members of a global society. Students will learn to use world languages for meaningful, authentic communication in both spoken and written form. The world languages program emphasizes language as it is used in various real-life situations that students are most likely to encounter.