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Educational Opportunities Plymouth, IN 46563 1-574-936-2178 Richard Tobias, Principal Cathy Deardorf, Asst. Principal Elizabeth Ratliff, Asst. Principal FACILITIES Plymouth High School has undergone many changes since it was first built in 1960. The facility has been updated four times. The most recent addition, a new music wing, was opened in 2006. In the fall of 1998 an Alternative High School was opened. This gives students opportunities to complete high school requirements in a non-traditional setting, while maintaining high expectations. PHS boasts an auditorium, swimming pool, two gymnasiums, television studio, computer labs, photographic darkroom, science labs, and a business lab. The 55 member staff provides students the opportunity to improve their skills in a safe environment. ACTIVITIES PHS students can participate in many areas of special interest. Throughout the years, students have formed 21 various clubs. Students can participate in numerous sport and art activities. Twelve different sports are offered at Plymouth. Band, choir, drama, and speech are also excellent ways to build talents and social skills. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Plymouth High School, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Indiana Department of Education, is a comprehensive public high school with an enrollment of approximately 1100 students in grades 9 to 12. PHS sets high academic standards for their students and provides a broad range of course offerings at several ability levels. AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taught in chemistry and calculus. Pre-calculus, calculus and AP chemistry can be taken for both high school and college credit. Several honors courses are available as well as independent study in most curriculum areas. Overall, PHS students perform very well when compared with others across the state and nation. Traditionally about 60% of the graduates go on to college. Others continue their education at vocational/technical schools and through the military, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. Many PHS students are recognized for high academic achievement by receiving financial rewards to help further their education. Beginning in 1999-2000 PHS initiated a Trimester-Block Scheduled school day. Classes meet five days per week, 70 minutes per session, 12 weeks per trimester. Each trimester has two grade reporting periods. |
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