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Introduction & Welcome

Dear Students & Families:
The Pine-Richland High School staff is very excited to share the 2022-
2023 Program of Studies! This interactive document has been prepared to
assist you in planning your comprehensive educational high school plan.
Just as our “Focused on Learning” theme maps out the district’s mission
and vision visually, the program of studies will help guide you to
important information detailing curricular offerings, course selection and
scheduling.

The format of the Program of Studies places emphasis on careful planning and decision-making. In order to facilitate the
importance of planning your high school schedule, the Program of Studies includes a Graduation Plan on page 8 and a Time
Management Planner on page 9. High School Course Pathways for core departments are included to support the importance of
careful planning and decision-making. We understand high school course selections have a significant impact on student
success. Making appropriate choices can be very challenging. We have also included Career Cluster information to help
students understand the connection between high school courses and future careers.

In March of 2020, education, along with many other industries, changed. The red star in the image to the
right represents the transformational shifts that occurred at Pine-Richland as a result of COVID-19. All
of us have cycled through some spirals of change. We have used the phrase “turn challenges into
opportunities” many times over the past 21 months. Pine-Richland’s staff has done just that. We are
integrating technology to a level that may have taken us many years to reach, we are finding different
ways to engage students, and we are moving strategic initiatives forward despite logical challenges. So
the question is, What should Pine-Richland’s educational program look like post-COVID-19? A K-12 committee focused on
Transition, Transformation, and Innovation has been established and will develop ideas and solutions related to creating high
quality learning experiences with added flexibility (PRVA+), offering conference options for parents (in-person, virtual),
continued technology integration, and the concept of personalized learning paths.

We encourage families to carefully review the course descriptions and prerequisites. The high school staff will work
cooperatively with each student and family through the scheduling process. As students make their scheduling decisions, it is
important to recognize the requirements for college admission and/or career placement. A close working relationship among
students, families, teachers, counselors, and administrators will help to result in appropriate course selections.

This Program of Studies is a vital resource and will provide detailed information concerning specific courses and programs.
Students are encouraged to discuss any concerns with their teachers, counselors, and families. Careful planning and creation of
a Graduation Plan are crucial to developing a schedule each year to support the student and be focused on learning. The
interactive format provides an opportunity to view video segments highlighting various course offerings. The Pine-Richland
High School staff looks forward to working collaboratively throughout the scheduling process to support each student.

Dr. Nancy Bowman Dr. Frank Hernandez Mrs. Gina Mahouski Dr. Stephanie Svilar
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

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