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.

Guidance Office
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Resources:

Appointments: To make an appointment with a counselor, visit the guidance office or call 872-6425 x 3025.

Current Events: Check out the calendar for the latest SAT/ACT dates, college application deadlines, vacations days, etc.

College/Career Planning: Visit our Career Center website or come in and make an appointment. Visit the links to college application help, financial aid and scholarship assistance, SAT and ACT planning and preparation, as well as job hunting and resume building sites.

Scholarships: On the hunt for dollars for college? Visit the Scholarship page that lists all of the applications available through our office.

Transcripts: Current and former PHS students call the Guidance Office for copies of transcripts ($3.00 charge).

Teen Resources: Find phone numbers, homework help and links to teen sites.

Counselors:
Ms. McFarland (A-CR), Ms. Morris (Cu-Ju), Mr. Moriarty (K-Pl), and Ms. Nelson (Po-Z)

Office Staff:
Carleen Edwards-Registrar, Marie LeRossignol - Data Management, Ginny Brown - Data Management

Office Hours/Phone:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:00, (530) 872-6425 - ext. 3025

Guidance Information

Counseling and Guidance:

The Guidance Program at Paradise High School is organized to assist students and faculty in the following areas: educational planning, academic achievement, career education, personal concerns, and crisis situations.

Each student and his/her parent/guardian will have the opportunity during the first year at PHS to meet with a counselor and develop a four year plan. This plan consists of the sequence of courses students will take during their four years of high school to meet their career and educational goals and earn a diploma.

General Program Policies:

High School Exit Exam:

Beginning with the class of 2006, all students, including those with special needs, will be required to pass the California High School Exit Exam, in addition to meeting all other graduation requirements, in order to receive a PHS diploma. This exam, offered three times each year, is a comprehensive exam in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Required Courses:

Courses required for graduation from Paradise High School are established by School Board Policy and follow the Education Code of the State of California. 230 credits are required for graduation. Transfer students must have a high school transcript that verifies the completion of required classes at an accredited institution and must meet PHS credit and course requirements to receive a PHS diploma. Transfer students from private religious schools will be awarded credits based on courses which parallel those offered at PHS. Courses consisting primarily of religious instruction are not eligible for credit toward graduation. High school credits will not be given for courses taken prior to ninth grade enrollment. College prep courses taken in 7th and 8th grade ill be noted on the student's transcript, but no credit will be awarded.

Class Loads:

9th through 11th grade students must be enrolled in six classes each semester. Students should successfully complete 60 credits each year to reach the 230 credit requirement for graduation. An optional seventh class is available for college bound students of students needing to make up credits. Seniors with 185 credits or more in the fall and 210 or more in the spring may request a five period day if they are employed or attending another educational site. The student must take the Butte College Assessment test the semester prior to requesting a shortened day schedule.

Academic penalty for dropping classes: Students may drop a class up to the eighth week of each semester (two weeks after the first grading period). An "F" grade will appear on interim report cards, but will not appear on the official transcript. Students dropping after the first grading period will be placed into a study hall with no credits given toward graduation.