PHS has the largest student-operated museum in the entire country and gives students a very unique chance to be involved in the Petaluma High Wildlife and Natural Science Museum.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
They care about their students, they offer a variety of programs to appeal to all sectors, they bring out the best in each student and my daughter is very happy there.
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I've had two children graduate from this school and both were accepted at tier one colleges. They have both done well there. I feel that this school did a very good job of preparing them to continue their education and that is the main focus of secondary education. I also feel that there is a lot
... Read more of opportunity for students that want to enter the job force directly from high school, if they choose. There are several programs you can become certified in as part of the school -- ie: day care, auto shop, machine shop, CAD drafting. As in all high schools, there are many social difficulties to deal with, but I feel they do as good a job as any doing this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/06
Good school. Good principal. Good extracuricculars. Overall, a great place!
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/06
This school was great for my strictly academically oriented son, and not so great for my daughter who was also interested in the social aspects of school. I'm sure it is no worse than the typical high school, but the B.S. was too much for her and she left for college two years early.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/05
My children have had wonderful teachers and have done very well.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/05
This school is really great! It has a superb music department and the teachers really motivate the kids to do well and excell in their classes. The friendly staff members provide a nice emvironment for the students to learn. Keep up the great work!
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Posted by a student on 08/14/04
This school is awesome. The teachers are great. They have an excellent music department. The Marching Band went to Washington DC to represent Northern CA in the Memorial Day Parade.
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Accounting, Agriculture Education, Auto Mechanics, Drafting, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
English
American Literature, Journalism, Literature
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science, Desktop Publishing, Internet/Web Site
Fine Arts
Drama, Fine Arts
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language
Math
Trigonometry
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Petaluma schools — Petaluma High School is located at 201 Fair St, Petaluma CA 94952. 201 Fair St is in the 94952 ZIP code in Petaluma, CA The school district for Petaluma High School is the Petaluma City School District. Petaluma High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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