About Us
Paradise High is a comprehensive public school , grades 9-12, with an enrollment of approximately 1,580 students. Established in 1956, Paradise High school has a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence.
Our Mission
The mission of PHS is to ensure a safe and caring environment, providing every student with the opportunity to graduate as a responsible, confident citizen who is a life-long learner with a personal vision for the future."
Calendar of Important Dates
| November 19-23 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 19 | Winter Choir/Band Concert, Performing Arts Center |
| December 21 | End of First Semester |
| December 24-January 4 | Winter break |
| January 21 | Martin Luther King Holiday |
| January 29 | Minimum Day |
| February 5 & 6 | CAHSEE Exams 10th & 12th |
| February 7 | Junior Parent Night, 6:00 pm 130-131 |
| February 7 | PTSO 4 pm, Library |
| February 15 | Lincoln's Birthday Holiday |
| February 18 | Washington's Birthday Holiday |
| February 22 | End of Fourth Grading Period |
| March 5 | Open House Night , 6:00 pm |
| March 6 | 8th Parent Night, 6 pm |
| March 11 and 12 | CAHSEE Exams 10, 11, & 12 |
| March 17-24 | Spring Break |
| April 11 | End of Fifth Grading Period |
| April 14-25 | STAR Testing |
| May 5-16 | Advanced Placement Exams |
| May 8 | Senior Recognition Ceremony |
| May 10 | Senior Prom |
| May 22 | Senior Projects |
| May 23 | Senior Picnic |
| May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| May 28-29 | Final Exam Minimum Days/Grad practice |
| May 29 | Graduation |
| May 30-June 3 | Finals/ Minimum Day |
| June 2 | Senior Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Cafeteria DIPLOMAS |
| June 3 | Last Day of School/ Senior "Sign-in" |
| May 8 | Senior Recognition Ceremony (invitation only) at Paradise Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m. |
| May 10 | Prom at Chico Elks Lodge, 8:25 to midnight |
| May 14 | Caps and gowns available for pickup during lunch in cafeteria; after May 14 they will be in the Main Office. Gowns may not be altered in any way. |
| May 22 | Senior Project presentations; be on campus at 3:30 |
| May 23 | Senior Picnic at One Mile. Buses leave at 9:00 a.m.; students must take the bus to participate |
| May 28 | Mandatory graduation practice; PHS football field at 1:15 p.m. |
| May 29 | Mandatory graduation practice; PHS football field at 9:00 a.m. |
| May 29 | Graduation ceremony, 8 p.m. ; seniors must be on campus by 7:15 p.m. |
| May 29 | All-night graduation party, parent sponsored |
| May 30 | Senior sign-in, 8:30-3:30 |
| June 2 | Senior breakfast; PHS cafeteria, 8 a.m. Diplomas |
| June 3 | Senior sign-in, 8:30-3:30 |
Revised April 28, 2008