Course Selection 2023-2024
Current PHS Students 9 thru 11 grade
Planning for the New School Year
Course Request Process
Step 1 - Review your Course History to determine progress towards graduation and/or A-G requirements. Also consult with current teachers for course recommendations.
Step 2 - Complete your grade level Course Request Worksheet (CRW) to select courses for next year.
Step 3 - Enter Course Requests in Synergy
Step 4 - Return Course Request Form (CRF)
Use your CRW to complete your CRF form.
Return your Course Request Form (CRF) to your homeroom teacher on Friday, February 17.
Students keep the course request worksheet (CRW) for their records.
Step 5 - CRF Audits
Counselors will meet with each student individually during scheduled class time (March/April) to audit the courses selected and review that the student is on track to meet their goals.
New Courses
- AP World History 1-2 (replaced AP European History)
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Link Crew Leadership *
- Internship *
- Work Experience *
* Grades 11 and 12
For more information, refer to the CRF Video Presentation and/or Course Catalog for 2023-24
Forms & Instructions
2023-24 Course Request Worksheet (CRW) and Course Request Forms (CRF)
Students RETURN the CRF to their homeroom teacher.
Students are to KEEP the CRW for their own records.
CRF INSTRUCTIONS:
Important Dates
2/8/23 - Engineering Info Night, 7pm; Rm N3-107
2/9/23 - AP World History Info Night (rising Sophomores) 6pm; Rm K1
2/11/23 - Synergy portal opens to enter course requests
2/15/23 - Elective Table Fair during lunch; quad area
2/17/22 - CRFs are due in Homeroom
How to Access Course History
Interested in getting a jump start in a career field?
Please visit the PUSD CTE Website for more information or see your Counselor with any questions.
AVID - Achievement Via Individual Determination
Poway Virtual Courses (PVC)
Keys to success in this format:
- You are able to manage your time well, are responsible and organized.
- You are self motivated and can focus well on your own, without teacher reminders.
- You advocate for yourself when you meet unexpected challenges.
Taking Courses Outside of PUSD
PHS website has more detailed information.
PHS Outside Course Permission Form
Some classes will not meet graduation requirements, not earn you credits.
NCAA
If you are interested in pursuing collegiate sports, please remember to review NCAA eligibility requirements and plan accordngly.
Current PHS NCAA Core Course List Enter CEEB Code 052533
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Repeating a D Grade
What exactly is a College Elective?
ACT or SAT?
PHS Counseling
Counselors
A - Dag: Karly Wardwell
Dah-Hoc: Jerrah Smith
Hod-McG: Tanya Ibrahim
McH- Rue: Blanca Arreguin
Ruf - Z: Jerilyn Padua-Reyes
Intervention and CTE: Kyle Levesque
Student Services: Sharon Struck
Support Staff
Counseling Assistant
Career and Guidance Technician: Jaime Brown
Registrar: Michelle Bourget
Student Data Tech: Jodie Hughes
Website: http://www.powayusd.com/phs
Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA, USA
Phone: (858)748-0245
Twitter: @PHSTitanCenter