Page 16 - 2018-PVPHS-PROSPECT-BOOK

Special Education - Kisha Williams, Department Chair
PVPHS ensures that all students receive The two options include a diploma path as developed by the IEP team. Possible
a free and appropriate public education in which students may earn a standard course options include general education
and related services in the least restrictive high school diploma upon meeting high classes, resource classes, or participation
environment. Students with disabilities school graduation requirements of 220 in the Skills for Independence program.
are educated to the maximum extent credits, or a Certificate of Completion The PVPHS Special Education team
appropriate with their non-disabled in which students participate in a provides academic, behavioral, social, and
peers. PVPHS offers two options for modified academic program. Student’s emotional support to qualifying students.
students with special needs in order educational programs are determined by
to complete their high school diploma. their Individual Education Program (IEP)

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) - Sandra Sidella, Advisor
Advancement Via Individual Determination in core academic subjects. In addition, In preparation for life after high school, the
(AVID) is a four-year, academic elective, AVID focuses on college selection and PVPHS AVID program has been nationally
which prepares students for the rigors of admission applications as students certified for the past 16 years with over 90%
a four-year college-university education. research colleges, prepare applications, of all AVID students attending four-year
Students are selected for the program seek financial tuition aid, and complete a colleges after graduation.
during eighth grade based on test scores, host of other college-focused activities.
motivation, and GPA. Once they enter “High school has been a time of tremendous change and growth for me.
the AVID program, they remain with the I was able to succeed and find my niche because of AVID and Mrs. Sidella.
same teacher all four years, receiving These past few years, I learned what true work ethic is and how far hard
work truly goes. I know I wouldn’t have had the same experience without
instruction in organization, test taking,
AVID and my amazing teacher, and because of that, I am forever grateful.”
public speaking, and writing. Students
— Sophia Stenzel, Class of 2018
also participate in tutorials twice weekly

16
16
16
16