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                                           10th Grade Counseling Services Overview
 
Sophomore year is a great time for students to broaden their foundation by getting involved in extracurricular activities. When setting up the 4-year plan, counselors discuss standardized testing, college/career interests, and any extracurricular activities. Our school offers a wide variety of clubs and honors societies that give students the opportunity to develop their interests. Many students also give back to the community by volunteering with different organizations. Through civic engagement students develop leadership skills, learn to take initiative, and learn to work with professionals. Furthermore, they see how they can make a difference in the world around them.

Request for Placement

 

Purpose: Use this form to request placement in a course beyond the next level if you do not meet the listed prerequisites.

 

Important - Recommended Course Sequence: The school’s designated course sequence is carefully designed based on the foundational skills required for student success. Deviating from this sequence is highly discouraged and should only be considered in rare circumstances. Following the recommended prerequisites is the best predictor of student achievement and long-term academic success. Please see the Course Description Handbook to find prerequisites.

 

Deadlines & Submission

  • Deadline for Submission: April 17, 2026
  • Where to Submit: Electronically via this link
  • Late Requests: Submissions received after April 17 are not guaranteed and will be considered only if space is available.

 

Eligibility & Policies

  • Grade Requirements: This form cannot be used if a student received a D or F in the preceding course. Such requests may be denied.
  • Level Changes: Per Board policy, moving between course levels is strictly based on space availability. Students should select courses carefully and not assume they can move out of an Honors or AP course once the school year begins. 

Out of District Course Application (Summer School 2026)

 

Purpose: Use this form to request approval for any course taken outside the district, including summer school, for credit toward your high school coursework.

 

Important - Prior Approval Required: Students must complete and submit the Out of District Course Application before registering for any summer school or outside course. Courses taken without prior approval may not be accepted for credit.

 

Deadlines & Submission

  • Deadline for Submission: May 15, 2026
  • Where to Submit: Electronically via this link

 

Eligibility & Policies

  • Number of Courses Permitted: Students may take up to 8 semesters (4 yearlong classes) outside of PVPUSD, with no more than 4 semesters (2 yearlong) per academic discipline
  • Mathematics: Max of 2 semesters (1 yearlong class), and Algebra 1 must be taken through PVPUSD 
  • English: Must be taken through PVPUSD
  • Honors/AP: Honors and AP courses taken outside the district do not receive a weighted GPA

 

After Completion of Summer School Courses

  • All summer courses must be completed BEFORE the start of the Fall 2026 semester
  • After completing the course, you must contact the outside organization to make a request for the official transcript to be sent to our registrar (Daniel Cordova) at [email protected]
  • Please note that the official transcript must be emailed directly from the outside organization before classes begin in August
  • If you do not complete the course, please notify your counselor before classes begin in August
Course Change Requests
 
All students in grades 8-11 have submitted their course selections for 2026-2027. If you need to make a change to next year's course requests, please submit a TEAMS form through your school counselor's link below. All program change requests are based on space availability and are not guaranteed. The last day to submit a request for next year's schedule is Friday, May 15, 2026.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
During the summer, requests to change a course due to a graduation requirement or summer school issue must be submitted via email to Dr. Jennifer Panagos, Associate Principal, at [email protected]. All other course request changes must wait until after registration in August. Please note that any requests made over the summer will be contingent on space availability.
Helpful Resources/Links Related to Course Requests:
 
Course Description Handbook