MATH INTENSIVE COURSES

In addition to any mathematics course, the following courses fulfill the Math Intensive requirement. (Note: Some CTE classes qualify as Math Intensive. Please check with your counselor for determination.)

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM

In 1992, the Pelham School Board approved the Community Service Program in an effort to promote civic responsibility and to encourage Pelham youth to make a commitment to serve others. All students must perform and document 40 hours of service as a requirement for graduation. This requirement promotes service to society and enhances the quality of life for others. PHS seeks to guide students in meaningful community service and service learning. Parents and students are advised that college admissions and scholarship selection committees look most favorably on meaningful community service.

Community Service hours are required to be completed no later than March 15 of a student’s senior year. To assist in obtaining community service hours, the College and Career Counseling Department sends emails to student with volunteer opportunities available. Students can also volunteer in many other ways. There are many local and community events and the hours served must be for the benefit of the community, not for the benefit of a profit-making business. Activities such as babysitting, yard or housework to help a friend or neighbor does NOT count toward the requirement unless pre approved. Upon completion of community service activities, students must complete a Community Service Completion form along with a written reflection about the experience and submit it to the College and Career Counseling Department within 8 weeks. Forms submitted later than 8 weeks will receive only half credit provided the forms are presented within the academic year in which they were performed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The yearly requirement for students is eight credits of courses. The principal, in consultation with the Academic Review Committee may make exceptions. Please note: Some courses may not be offered due to insufficient enrollment. If courses are dropped from the schedule, students affected will be given an opportunity to select alternate courses. Please refer to the course selection process for more information.

GRADE POINT AVERAGES AND CLASS RANK

Grade Point Averages (GPA’s) are determined when credit is awarded. The GPA’s for all students are placed in order from highest to lowest to determine each student’s rank in class.

The class rank for transfers will be calculated after four (4) semesters of consecutive attendance at Pelham High School.