AVID Tutorial
AVID Tutorial is designed for motivated 11th and 12th grade students interested in working with AVID students to achieve their full potential by facilitating collaborative tutorial groups. Tutors are thoroughly grounded in AVID strategies (WICOR: writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading) and become a master of each stage of the AVID tutorial and inquiry learning process implementing Socratic questioning and collaborative learning techniques through the tutoring process.
Bonus Block (Embedded Activities Period)
In addition to the five academic periods per semester, students are required to participate in an activities period throughout the year that is included within the instructional day. Scheduled by the students themselves on a bi-weekly basis, Bonus Block affords students the ability to seek academic support and/or enrichment while also providing them the opportunity to participate in over 100 clubs and activities exploring (but not limited to) diversity, leadership, philanthropy, interest, and academic competition.
Dual Enrollment
Students can earn college credit for dual enrollment courses taken on-campus and at the college/university. On-campus offerings are Honors level classes unless already designated AP by the College Board and include:
H Accounting 2, AVID 12, Computer Science 1, Computer Science 2, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, H Computational Math, Digibeats, CP Entrepreneurship, Film Appreciation, H Career & Financial Management, AP Latin, H Latin 5, H Western Civilization, AP Physics C - Mechanics, AP Psychology, Theories of Leadership, and Pre-AP Engineering.
Integrated Math
PWHS offers an Integrated Math Curriculum where courses encompass vital content in algebra, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, and discrete mathematics. At the completion of their coursework, students will have knowledge equivalent to that of a traditional pre-calculus course.
Writing Fellows
The Writing Fellows Program is designed for highly motivated, independent 12th grade students interested in writing and communication. A Writing Fellow recognizes the importance of voice, expression, and style associated with writing and other forms of communication in all disciplines. This student leadership opportunity prepares candidates to serve as collaborative peer tutors in the PW Writing Center while autonomously developing their own skills in research, composition, speaking, and listening.
