PHS is one of the top high schools in the country. The opportunities and challenges offered there are wonderful. All students are encouraged to take AP classes and to challenge their own abilities. As a parent, I have always been able to contact the school staff at any time with regards to our children.
... Read more The teachers are quick to return calls or emails and have alwasy been accessible to us. The ROTC program is another positive attribute to the school. It encourages growth and development in a multitude of areas. The respect these young people show when on outings is amazing(whether on a field trip or volunteering within the community). They reflect well on the Panther nation as well as the ROTC unit. As a student, whatever you put into the experience at PHS, you will get out three fold. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
I like this school and a lot of the teachers are no less that incredible, but some of them aren't so great. And some of the students are a royal pain in the rear end. It is very difficult to walk in the hallways sometimes. Overall though this school is pretty cool.
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Posted by a student on 12/16/08
I have my 3rd and 4th highschoolers attending Patuxent High at this time and over the past 7 years we have been thrilled with the faculty, curriculum, and sports and arts programs. This school is a very student oriented school, and has a high persentage of college scholarship awards each year. My Teens
... Read more have been very happy here and we have 0 problems with racial or cultural differences, unlike other nearby schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
School Administration takes a strong interest in students. HIghly motivated staff. Great place to learn...
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/08
So I Go To Patuxent, and will be a junior this year. and it is utterly amazing. One lunch is our newest addition here and its great too. The student body and the teachers are very connected, and i would not want to go to any other school.
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Posted by a student on 08/18/08
I look forward to teaching at PHS... EVERDAY!...it is the BEST school in the NATION!...the students, the parents, the teachers/principal/staff are all truely connected...so many great people and so many great memories...it's HOME!
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Posted by a teacher on 03/30/08
Since I moved here to md I have heard only great things about phs. As a fellow student the school is a great place to attend. Many activites to do the school created the one hour lunch. Throughout the school during lunch the teachers offer tutoring,activities, and friendly interaction. The rotc program
... Read more is one of the best in the state, the band is one of the best on the east coast. The programs at the school offer diversity. I am very proud to be a phs freshmen and can not wait to spend the next three years at one of the best schools in md,va,dc. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/17/08
I attended PHS for 4 years and loved it. I would not like to have spent those 4 years at any other school. I was strongly encouraged to take AP classes which has given me room to bend a little with my schedule in college at UMD, and has given me enormous benefit, especially in English. Mrs. Poteet and
... Read more Mrs. Dredger are excellent English teachers and role models. All of the calculus teachers are very skilled and supportive. Mr. Deahl is the counsellor who got me through high school. He was there for me academically and personally and never got tired of me knocking on his door. Patuxent is an outstanding institution that surpasses the expectations and standards of our country's educational system. I absolutely loved it. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/06/08
We have had few problems involving PHS. My daughter graduates this year in the top 1% of her class and took advantage of the multiple opportunities in which to get involved in a variety of school programs. The extra curricular activities are awesome and there is something for everyone. The theater dept
... Read more is wonderful. My daughter is more than ready for college with the variety of AP classes the school offers. She leaves high school having taking 10 AP classes. She has just about enough credit to be a sophomore entering college. The school system also offers mentorship programs and opportunities with governmental agencies for experience in those fields. My daughter took full advantage of these opportunities and is much better for it. We have two sons that are looking forward to their upcoming high school years and that gives us a real sense of relief. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/07
Patuxent High School (PHS)is an excellent choice when selecting the education of your children. The academic curriculem, superior teaching staff and wide array of sports and activities provide a wonderful experience for your children. We have 2 sons who've attended PHS. Our eldest graduated in the Top
... Read more 10 of his class with over 40 AP credits and a full scholarship to UMD Gems Honors Program. The younger is in 10th grade and is also an honor student. Both sons were/are involved in Wresting with Coach McCall who is outstanding. Our youngest is in band, directed by Darrell Keech who is also outstanding in both his teaching and mentoring of students and his musical talent. They also were members of several clubs and have truly excelled. I would give the school and staff a superior rating and highly recommend them to anyone. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, algebra, biology and government upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,396
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
85
Number of classrooms:
83
English
American Literature, Journalism, Literature
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral
Computer Science
Computer Programming, Computer Science
Vocational Education
Culinary Arts, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC, Woodworking
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Law, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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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
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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.
Lusby schools — Patuxent High School is located at 12485 Rousby Hall Rd, Lusby MD 20657. 12485 Rousby Hall Rd is in the 20657 ZIP code in Lusby, MD The school district for Patuxent High School is the Calvert County Public School District. Patuxent High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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