Website: https://phs.piedmont.k12.ca.us/
Location: 800 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 594-2626 | Instagram: @piedmonthigh
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Principal: Dr. Yoshihara
Assistant Principal: Mr. Marik
On Wednesday, I was able to watch our boys basketball take on Alameda High School. I was dismayed, not at the outcome the scores (our boys played well), but for our fan behavior. I know we can model excellent fan behavior. That was not on display Thursday night. Here are my collective thoughts:
- It is OKAY to cheer on our team (and be loud about it)
- It is okay to have friendly jeers re: ref calls (e.g. "you can't do that")
- It is okay to have friendly chants against the other team (e.g. "start the busses")
- It is not okay to call out specific players on the opposing team in any form
- It is not okay to refer to the familial (e.g. mother, grandmother, etc.)
- It is not okay to engage with the other team in anything other than a cordial manner
I will work on a message to all students by early next week. I hope we can continue to represent our best selves at all events, letting families (and athletes) know why PHS is a special, positive place. The NCS Spectator Code is attached, and I've highlighted the items this specific message tries to address.
We are well underway with course selection for our students. One of the new offerings we are considering are Dual Enrollment Courses. This was approved by the Board back on December 11. There are five dual enrollment courses that are listed for students to consider:
- Calculus III
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Math
- Differential Equations
- Entrepreneurship
Because we are still articulating with the college district, we do not have more definitive information for families at this point, including which courses are being offered and the times we can offer them. Here are the recommendations and need-to-knows, however:
- If a student lists any of the math courses above as either their "main" or "alternate", we will reach back out to them once the math offerings are finalized to see if they are willing and able to take it.
- If a student lists Entrepreneurship as either their "main" or "alternative", we will reach back to them to discuss which course(s) in this pathway we will be able to offer.
- We plan to offer these courses on our high school campus.
- We plan to offer these courses either shortly after school or at the end of the school day (periods 6/7).
- We plan to offer at least one course in the fall and one in the spring (2026).
- We plan to allow any dual enrollment course onto the college transcript with the extra grade "bump", similar to AP course offerings.
More information will follow in coming newsletters. Please reach out to your counselor or administration if you have additional questions.
Help us show the PHS faculty and staff our LOVE for them with a Valentine's Day Brunch! Please drop off all donated items to the Teacher's Lounge by 9am on Friday, February 14, 2025. Also, please feel free to drop off donated items to 57 Bellevue Avenue by Thursday, February 13, 2025. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Shaya at 510-282-7899.
Sign up here.
Our nutrition services staff has been doing yeoman's work this year. They have made many new additions and been willing to try menu options based on student feedback. I have received many compliments from the student body about the food received.
Starting next Tuesday, students will have the option to purchase hash browns (comes with 2 for $2.50), in addition to the daily complimentary menu item. While this may not taste exactly like fast food or look like the picture, it should be a nice addition to the offerings our students have on a daily basis.
Upcoming Grade Level Meetings:
- 11th Grade: Thursday, January 23 from 7:30-9:00 pm
Contact sarabironside@gmail.com or jen.c.ferg@gmail.com for details - 12th Grade: Tuesday, January 21 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Topic: Final stretch of senior year and the transition to what’s next
Contact katie.gudiksen@gmail.com for location
To support PPN and help bring in more speakers and community events that support our parents - join HERE.
Course changes: The last day to add a semester 2 course is January 22. The last day to drop a course without a "W" withdraw on the transcript is February 7.
Semester grades: Grades are posted in Infinite Campus. Counselors will be reviewing the grades and connecting with students if needed.
Seniors - Mid Year Reports: Counselors will be uploading semester grades to Common App mid year grade reports next week.
Seniors should continue to keep their grades up. We will send in a final transcript to their chosen college. Colleges expect you will keep up the rigor you represented in your application.
Course Registration
Counselors have gone into your students' classes to discuss entering their course requests for the 25-26 school year through their Infinite Campus account.
A signed printed copy of the course request from Infinite Campus is due to the counseling office by February 7th.
Things to know and use in this process:
In the counseling portion of the website, look for
a) course catalog where students can see course progression, prerequisites and recommendations.
b) course selection process documents- 4 year plan, AP/ Honors expectations, time management worksheet.
c) directions on how to enter course requests on the course selection process.
d) parent night presentations will be uploaded soon to the website
Please encourage your student to come by the counseling office to ask questions or email us.
