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The Portsmouth School System is committed to providing increased opportunities for students to learn outside of the traditional, formal school program of studies. Some of these opportunities are briefly described below. Students should keep in mind that these programs require advance planning. Students are encouraged to see their counselor for the specific requirements, criteria and timelines associated with each program.
These courses or programs can be either a semester or a full year in length and must be approved by the principal. Credit is awarded accordingly. Interested seniors should see their counselors for more information.
College-High School Cooperative Plan (Running Start)
College-High School Cooperative Plan (Running Start)
Portsmouth High School, in conjunction with colleges in the area participates in a cooperative plan whereby students may receive high school graduation credit, in addition to college credit by attending an accredited college. Students who wish to participate in this program on a full-time basis must indicate their intent to their school counselor prior to the start of their junior year. Part-time participation may be permitted during the junior year with approval of the school principal.
Work Experience Program
Work Experience Program
A work experience program is available to students who meet special requirements. This program is designed to meet the needs of students by offering academic credit for on-the-job experiences. Refer to the Work Experience page for more information.
Independent Study
Independent Study
Occasionally independent study programs can be developed for individual students who, by special arrangements with a sponsoring teacher, are seeking to accomplish one of the following:
Further develop specific skill or interest area for which no course exits;
Who have exhausted all the course offerings in a particular discipline;
Who need a course which cannot be accommodated in his/her schedule.
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