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Plymouth South High School
Core Values & Beliefs
The mission of Plymouth South High School is to deliver a
rigorous, comprehensive education and expose students to
authentic experiences in a caring, safe, and respectful
environment.
Plymouth South High School welcomes a diverse student
body and prepares students to become critical thinkers,
productive citizens, and independent learners in a changing
society.
The Plymouth South High School student is expected to
contribute to a culture of learning and lead by example.
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“…A snapshot….of the
many successes…”
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Advanced Placement Courses
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AP Spanish
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Language & Composition
AP Calculus
AP Psychology
AP US History
AP European History
AP Biology
AP Physics 1 & AP Physics 2
AP Chemistry
AP Studio Art
AP Music Theory
AP Latin
AP Statistics
AP Environmental Science - NEW
Virtual AP Courses
(i.e. Physics C, Govt. & Politics, etc.)
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All students enrolled in AP
Recognition at Class Day
Class of 2013 Award Winners (10)
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Maddy Braz
Sam Cheung(2)
Marie Cronin(2)
Tim West
Marissa Trunfio
Melissa Connolly
Caitlyn Cribben
Haley Garvey
Class of 2014 Award Winners (43)
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Max Bassett (2)
Greg Costello (3)
John Costello
Allison Daley (3)
Julia Daly
Brandon DeCoste (3)
Rachel Dooley
Timothy Faucett
Thomas Giorgio
Lexy Halpin
Marisa Kanter (2)
Samantha Larochelle (3)
Rachel Melisse (2)
Amanda Pang (4)
Eric Pereira (2)
Ryan Reid
Kyle Richard
Nicholas Romonovicz
Brianna Sachetti
Holly Sessler
Stephen Shea (3)
Sean Vetter (2)
Jessica Whiting (2)
Matthew Young
Plymouth South High School 2015-2016 Bell Schedule
Time
Day A
Day B
Day C
Day D
7:20-8:40
1st Block
5th Block
4th Block
8th Block
8:40-8:50
Com Block
Com Block
Com Block
Com Block
8:50-10:08
2nd Block
6th Block
3rd Block
7th Block
10:13-10:38
K
K
K
K
3rd Block
7th Block
2nd Block
6th Block
4th Block
8th Block
1st Block
5th Block
Lunch
10:43-12:35
L1 10:43-11:11
L2 11:11 - 11:39
L3 11:39 - 12:07
L4 12:07 - 12:35
12:40-2:00
*K Block is where advisory, math lab, directed study takes place.
*Communication Block is where students will go see teachers to check-in, have a
break, etc.
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Scheduling for PSHS
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Freshman Academy Transition Guide
(you will receive at PSMS/PCIS)
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Recommendations from middle
school teachers for course
placement
See chart (last page) in brochure for
grade 9 course sequencing
Contact guidance with questions!
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Highlights
from the
Technical Studies
Program
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South High CVTE
Exploratory Programs
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Automotive
Computer Aided Drafting
Carpentry
Early Education and Care
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical
Graphic Design & Visual Communication
Marketing
Plumbing
NEW CVTE Programs
FALL 2017
 Medical Assisting
 HVAC & Construction
Cluster Model
 Computer Science
Program Elective
Academic Electives
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Electives offered in all programs above (Excluding Culinary Arts) in addition to:
 Computer Science
 Marine Technology
 Metal Fabrication
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English Department
Four Year Plan
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Grade 9: English I – Critical Reading & Writing
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Grade 10: World Literature
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Grade 11: American Literature
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Grade 12: Senior Electives (including Poetry,
Science Fiction, Shakespeare, The Short Story, and
many more!)
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Grades 11 & 12 – AP courses available
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English I Curriculum
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A Focus on Writing
◦ Working towards mastery of numerous writing tasks for various purposes
and audiences, including
 Informational
 Argumentative
 Narrative
◦ Use of mentor texts & choice texts
◦ Anchor texts (such as Of Mice and Men & Romeo & Juliet) paired
thematically with supplemental texts
◦ Writing Literary Analyses
◦ Multiple speaking tasks to improve speaking skills (individual presentation,
group presentation, classroom discussion, etc.)
◦ Reading and writing activities to improve grammar, usage, and vocabulary
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Social Studies
Graduation Requirements
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Grade 9 – World History
Grade 10 – US History I
Grade 11 – US History II or AP US
History
*A variety of electives are available at all
grade levels.
*Advanced Placement courses are
available for students in grades 11 and
12.
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Social Studies
Grade Nine
*Semester Electives
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Citizenship and Civic Engagement
Native American Studies
Asian Studies
Irish History
*These can be taken in addition to the grade 9 requirement of
World History
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Math Four-Year Plan
Grade 9 – Algebra I CP2/Algebra I CP1/Geometry H
Grade 10 –Geometry CP2/Geometry CPI/Algebra II H
Grade 11 – Algebra II CP2/Algebra II CPI/Pre-Calculus H
Grade 12 –Adv.Algebra w/Trig CPI/Adv. Topics/PreCalculus CP1/Statistics & Probability CP1/AP
Calculus & AP Statistics
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MCAS Prep
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Tutoring program
Integrated into classes
SAT Preparation
 Integrated into classes
National Honor Society Tutors
Math Lab – Mon- Fri
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Science Department
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Grade 9: Biology
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Grade 9 Electives
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Biomedical Sciences
◦ Levels – Honors, CP1, CP2, and co-taught CP2
◦ MCAS – end of course/1st week of June
 State Abigail Adams Award – includes biology, as
well as math & English
◦ Forensics
◦ Engineering Design Process
◦ 4-year Project Lead the Way pathway
◦ Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (freshmen)
 Application http://bit.ly/11jTn07
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Students must complete Three years of science
◦ Two years of lab-based science
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Grade 10: Chemistry (Honors, CP1)
Grade 11: Physics (AP1, CP1)
Grade 12: AP Courses
(biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics AP 2)
For those planning a science major in college:
◦ take two sciences per year, 10 -12
Other Courses Available Grades 10-12
Earth Science, Engineering Design Process,
Environmental Science, Forensics, Human Anatomy &
Physiology, Oceanography, Science of Sports
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Foreign Language Department:
Four-Years to Build Proficiency
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Grade 9 – French, Latin, & Spanish 1 & 2
Grade 10 – French, Latin, & Spanish 2 & 3
Grade 11 – French, Latin, & Spanish 3 & 4
Grade 12 – French, Latin, & Spanish 4, 5, & AP
*Electives: Classical Studies (9-12)
Spanish through Food, Fiesta, & Folklore (11-12)
French through Food, Festivals, & Film (11-12)
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Foreign Languages
Learn valuable skills for college and
career
 Build English language skills
 Improve SAT scores
 Develop cultural awareness
 Meet college entrance requirements
 Language Immersion trip to Madrid,
Spain: April 2016
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Visual & Performing Arts Department
(VPA)
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Comprehensive Art and Music Program
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Arts For All
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Teachable Skill
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“Arts for a Living….No Starving Artists”
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After School Opportunities! Get Involved!!
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21st Century Skills: Creativity and Problem
Solving
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8 periods help students take CVTE courses, AP
courses, & the ARTS!
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The student perspective….
South SENIORS
Bridgette Sullivan
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Ryan Harty
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Additional Information
www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
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Plymouth South High School – main page
Principal’s Blog
Panther TV Clips
Athletics - www.southpanthers.com
Freshman Academy – Housemasters Blog
Teacher Blogs
Aspen
Guidance Page
Twitter & Facebook – links on our home
page
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Thanks for coming this
evening….see you in
August 2015 at the
freshman ice cream
social!
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