Tips for Parents/Guardians

Know your child’s School Counselor: At PHS your student's counselor will work with your student for all four years. Our goal is to assist students in their academic, personal/social, and career/college domains. We believe this is a critical year as students transition to high school and establish skills for success; we want to play a role in that success. 

Infinite Campus (IC): Please be sure to log on regularly to check on your child’s grades and assignments. Please be sure you have your PARENT account set up – it is different than your student’s account! Grades are updated every week and if you check them, you and your child will never be surprised by their progress. Contact support@sau52.org if you are experiencing difficulties or need to set up a parent account. 

The School Counseling page on the PHS website: Be sure to check it out! It is updated regularly and has a wealth of good info for you and your child. 

Please go to the Portsmouth High School website often. There are constant updates you’ll want to know for events, athletics, announcements, and more.

Communication: If you have questions about a class, please do not hesitate reaching out to a teacher. Email works best as teachers do not have phones in their rooms. Remember we are here for your child.

Involvement: We encourage students to be active in the school. Please encourage your child to join a couple of activities that are meaningful to them. The lists are included on the school counseling website under “Activities.” Involved students are more school-invested and being active in school related activities is a great way to make new friends. 

Administration: Please contact your child’s administrator if you have questions concerning attendance or conduct.  Their contact info is listed on the PHS website. 

Peer Relationships: Be involved and know who your child is associating with after school. While you can’t pick your child’s friends, you can steer them toward positive peer groups and oversee their activities. High school students still need consistent and caring parental guidance. 

Smile! Enjoy these exciting high school years!