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Introduction & Welcome

Dear Students & Families:

The Pine-Richland High School staff is very excited to share the 2020-2021 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. New this year, we have added Career Cluster information to help students understand the connection
between high school courses and future careers.

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.

Nancy Bowman Rob Puskas TJ Salopek Stephanie Svilar
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

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