The Portland High School academic program serves over 1000 students from more than 30 countries with a spectrum of academic areas and levels of challenge. Each school day is four blocks long, with an eight -block schedule over two days, and an eight-day rotation for lab classes. Students attend advanced placement, honors, college, basic and practical level classes. In addition, many classes are non- leveled. For incoming non-English speaking students there are four levels of ESOL classes. IEP placements are available for special needs students. Many PHS students attend one of two sessions of the Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS).
Academic Departments are joined together in five Clusters which meet monthly to develop programs and disseminate information. Teachers are supported through membership in the Portland Education Association, and by the Liaison Committee in each building.
Students are assessed four times a year on a standard Portland High School Numerical Grade Scale. Students are supported in selecting courses from a Course Catalog, and in understanding school expectations through a clear and in-depth Student Portland High School Handbook. Each student is assigned to a homeroom teacher, a guidance counselor, an assistant principal and an available social worker.
Since 1991 Portland Public Schools, Parents and Portland High School, have been in a continuing process of defining, and putting into use Learning Results, a framework of curriculum standards which details expectations for behaviors and critical thinking skills manifest in successful students and the School Improvement (SIT) Process. Learning Results are a framework of curriculum standards which detail expectations for behaviors and critical thinking skills manifest in successful students. The School Improvement Process provides collaborative school operation by administration, staff, parents and students.
Academic Teams and Societies encourage student achievement beyond the classroom. Student Achievement is recognized in many ways.
PHS is a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and renews its accreditation every ten years.
To earn a Portland High School diploma, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 41 credits. One credit is granted for a one-semester course, and two credits are granted for a year-long course. Student credits must come from the following areas/disciplines:
English---8 Credits
Mathematics---6 Credits
Science---6 Credits
Social Studies---6 Credits
Physical Education---2 Credits
Fine Arts Electives---2 Credits
Health---1 Credit
Other Electives---10 Credits
The 2011-2012 Family Handbook is now available. If you have any questions about the Family Handbook, please contact one of the Assistant Principals:
Kim Wike: wikek@portlandschools.org
Portland Public Schools Handbook (see attachment below)
SEE BELOW FOR A LINK TO EACH ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT AND TEACHER
William LeRoy - Room G-03, Health
David Dowling-Visit my Web Site!
Sandra Guerra
Debbie Keyes
David Levasseur
Terry Myatt
Amanda Pendleton
Karen Phillips
Sarah Shmitt-Visit My Blog!
David Smith
| NAME | ROOM | SUBJECT | |
| Angela Cote | 224 | Spanish | |
| Susannah Green | 2012 | French | |
| Kathleen Quinn | 224 | Spanish | |
| Phil Thibault | 2017 | Latin & French | |
| Michelle Tucci | 223 | Latin | |
| Teacher | Room | Subject | |
| Cindy Blais | blaisc@portlandschools | 132 | Math |
| Ileen DaPonte | daponi@portlandschools.org | 130 | Math |
| Dan Deniso | denisd@portlandschools.org | 231 | Math |
| Robert Girsch | girscr@portlandschools.org | 207 | Math |
| Zarmina Hanifi | hanifz@portlandschools.org | 133 | Math |
| Nancy Harkins | harkin@portlandschools.org | 230 | Math |
| Leslie Holden | holdel@portlandschools.org | 131 | Math |
| Sarah Salisbury | salissa@portlandschools.org | 233 | Math |
| Rosalee Lamm | lammr@portlandschools.org | 130 | Math |
| Chris Smart | smartc@portlandschools.org | 336 | Math |
| Jennifer Jackson | jacksj@portlandschools.org | 134 |
| TEACHER | ROOM | SUBJECTS | |
| Kyra Adkins | adkink@portlandschools.org | Room 337 | Chemistry |
| Mike Bailey | bailem@portlandschools.org | Room 332 | Human Anatomy & Physiology |
| Eric Begonia | begone@portlandschools.org | Room 333 | Biology |
| Christine Braceras | bracec@portlandschools.org | Room 331 | Earth Science |
| Garry Fox | foxg@portlandschools.org | Room 335 | Biology & Chemistry |
| Rocco Frenzilli | frenzr@portlandschools.org | Room 307 |
Earth Science |
| Cyndy Martin | marticy@portlandschools.org | Room 334 | Biology & Environmental Science |
| Rosalee Lamm | lammr@portlandschools.org | Room 338 | Physics |
| Beverly Robinson | robinb@portlandschools.org | Room 330 | Earth Science |
| TEACHER | ROOM | SUBJECT | |
| Troy Crabtree | crabtt@portlandschools.org | 221 | World Civilizations |
| John Johnson | johnsj@portlandschools.org | 226 | World Civilizations |
| Ericka Lee-Winship | leee@portlandschools.org | 227 | US History |
| Steve Norbert | norbes@portlandschools.org | 2015 | World Civilizations |
| Jana Boody | boodyj@portlandschools.org | 2016 | US History |
| Carmine Rumo | rumoc@portlandschools.org | 2013 | US History |
| Michael Rutherford | ruthem@portlandschools.org | 2019 | US History |
Biology, Grade 12
Calculus, Grade 12
Chemistry, Grades 11 & 12
English Language and Composition, Grade 11
English Literature, Grade 12
French Language, Grade 12
Latin Catullus/Horace, Grade 12
Psychology, Grades 11 & 12
Spanish Language, Grade 12
Statistics, Grade 12
Studio Art, Grade 12
United States History, Grade 11
For more informtaion about these courses, please contact our AP Coordinator, Sue Mullen, at mulles@portlandschools.org.
Summer Reading (AP and Honors)
Below is a list of required reading for various courses. There are detailed assignments that go along with the required reading. They are posted as attachments (SEE BELOW)
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