PHS students who take our most rigorous classes have the opportunity to earn an Honors Diploma.  Students wishing to earn an Honors Diploma should consult with their counselor to make sure that they are on track to earn credit in the necessary classes.

Honor Diploma Requirements for Class of 2018 and beyond

10 total credits required

• Credits to consist of:
  • At Least 7 credits from the following list:
    • At Least one from:
      • AP Language and Composition
      • AP Literature and Composition
    • At Least one from:
      • Honors Biology I
      • AP Biology II
      • Honors Chemistry
      • Physics
    • At Least one from:
      • Honors Algebra 2
      • College Algebra
      • Pre-Calculus/Trig
      • AP Calculus AB
    • At Least one from:
      • AP World History
      • AP US History
      • AP US Government and Politics
  • Other credit options:
    • Other Honors courses:
      • Spanish 3
      • Spanish 4
      • Studio Art and Advanced Studio Art (1 CR Max)
      • Advanced Music (Symphonic Band, Orchestra, A Capella Choir) 1 CR Max
      • Food and Travel 4

All courses applied to the Honors Diploma must be at a C or better grade.  Cumulative GPA must be at least 3.25.