Orange Guide - Plymouth School District

interests, their educational and career development, and information on planning
for their future years of high school and beginning to plan for post-secondary
development.
PEP Talks are specifically designed for students and parents to gain insight
into the direction the student is headed in the future. The conferences typically
last 45 minutes and are offered at various times during the school day.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE HIGHER EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP
The graduate with the highest grade point average from each Wisconsin high
school is eligible for a scholarship to attend any accredited Wisconsin public or
private nonprofit institution of higher education. PHS is currently eligible to
award two such scholarships. Highest ACT composite will be used for tie
breaking procedures. Scholars who continue to attend full-time with a 3.0 grade
point (B) average will have their awards renewed for up to three additional years.
Academic Scholarships are not based upon financial need.
ACCELERATED STUDIES PROGRAM
The design of this program is to offer Plymouth High School students
difficult, challenging, and in-depth academic programming. Placement will be
made based on achievement.
The accelerated program is restricted to the academic core area subjects and
to students having a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or better.
Students seeking enrollment in this program without the necessary G.P.A.
may seek placement through the Request for Special Permission to Enroll in
Accelerated Classes form available in the counseling department at the time of
registration.
ALTERNATIVE CREDIT EARNING OPTIONS
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES
At Plymouth High School you have the opportunity to earn up to 56
college credits, as well as take advanced standing classes. For a complete list of
the college credit courses offered at Plymouth High School, refer to our school
counseling website www.plymouth.k12.wi.us/highschool/counseling/home.htm
Click on left index “graduation Planning”.
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