High School Information
GENERAL BROCHURE
SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST
- Schedule Change Request: outlines policies on requesting a schedule to be changed
SCHEDULING: Course Requests/ Available Courses
- SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST FORM:
Request forms are available only during the first 3 weeks of each semester in the Counseling Office. Complete the form, drop it in the Inbox, and wait for your counselor to summon you out of class to discuss your request.
- CLASS SCHEDULES:
Need to select classes for next school year?
Click here for LIST OF COURSE OFFERINGS;
Click here for PUSD Course Description.
Discuss your selections with your counselor to make sure they satisfy your high school graduation and "A-G" requirements.
- CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAMS:
Need to repeat courses with D/F grades? For more information, see your counselor regarding the following programs:
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- Edgenuity Online Courses: available during period 7
- Mt.SAC HS Referral Program: online courses offered by Mt.SAC
- Summer School
- COURSE ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS:
Want to take enrichment courses? For more information, see your counelor
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- 2021-2022: CTEC @ Fairplex: Auto 101-104; Welding; Agriculture
- 2021-2022: Mt.SAC Dual Enrollment classes: CISB 11, CSIB 15, & CISS 11
- 2021-2022: Cal Poly Pomona Dual Enrollment Class: Ethnic Studies
- 2021-2022: Mt. SAC Special Admit Program
- 2021-2022: SAN ANTONIO R.O.P. classes
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Build Your College/Career Portfolio While in High School
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS: see your counselor for the recruitment timeline!
Participating in an educational preparation program increases understanding of college cultures and promotes college readiness and success. Colleges recommend that students participate in at least one program while in high school.
Click on titles below to learn more about the available programs:
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- AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination
- BP: City of Pomona - Bright Prospect
- FEMINEERS: Cal Poly Pomona - Femineers / Females in Engineering Program
- PAYS: Pomona College - Pomona Academy for Youth Success (off-campus meetings)
- PPNL: Pomona College - Pomona Partners Next Level
- UB: Cal Poly Pomona - Upward Bound (Classic)
- UBMS: Cal Poly Pomona - Upward Bound Math/Science
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICES
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: see your counselor for more info!
Leadership is one of several key elements that college admission and job interviewers look for in their applicants. Leadership can be demonstrated in several ways: running for office positions, members of leadership programs, volunteers, group projects, competitions, etc.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
ASB: Associated Student Body
Class of...: Class officers
Link Crew: Freshmen peer advisors
PYPC: Pomona Youth Prevention Council
Clubs: become ACTIVE participant of school clubs/community programs
COMMUNITY SERVICES: (popular locations)
- KEY CLUB: various volunteer opportunities in the City of Pomona
- CITY OF POMONA: volunteer for the parks and recreation
- GOD'S PANTRY: weekend distribution of goods to needy families @ SEEO
- POMONA MENTAL HEALTH/RESOURCE OFFICE: helps with distribution & activities
- POMONA PUBLIC LIBRARY: tutoring & activities with youth groups
- POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER: hospital volunteers
- PUSD elementary schools: tutor & teachers' assistance
- CASA COLINA HOSPITAL & CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE: volunteers
- YMCA: volunteers for kids' programs
CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES
High school is the best time to explore different career options which may help build work experience, affirm career choices, and/or inspire new career opportunities.
NOTE: ROP and CTEC are career/technical classes; most are free to high school students. Visit the CAREER CENTER to register for these classes.
| CAREERS: | OPPORTUNITIES: |
| Arts & Media Design | Ceramics; 2-D Design CTEC @Fairplex |
| Automotive | Automotive 101-104; 201 CTEC @ Fairplex |
| Business | ULV REACH Program (available Spring of Junior year) |
| Cosmetology | Barbering & Cosmetology @ San Antonio ROP |
| Counseling | PUSD Mental Health & Resouce Center |
| Culinary | Culinary & Restaurant Management CTEC @ Fairplex |
| Education | Student Aide @ nearby elementary schools (summer) |
| Engineering | CPP PLTW HS student intern (summer only) |
| Fashion Industry | Fashion Design CTEC @ Fairplex |
| Law/Judiciary | Pomona Teen Court |
| Law Enforcement | Pomona Police Explorer Program |
| Fire Academy | Pomona Fire Explorer Program - Post 15 |
| Medicine | Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center - Student Volunteer |
| Nutrition | Urban Farming CTEC @ Fairplex |
| Physical Therapy | Casa Colina Hospital & Center for Healthcare |
| Politics | Congresswoman Norma Torres - Youth Advisory Committee |
| Welding | Welding CTEC @ Fairplex |
| Work Experience | Paid work at any BBB-certified businesses |