PTHS Curriculum Guide 2024-2025

Freshman Grade Level Expectations

By the end of 9th grade, a PTHS freshman will be able to show proficiency in the ability to:

Adaptive Learners : ●

Gather information and use it to make claims. ● Read, comprehend, and make inferences from texts. ● Analyze and interpret information. ● Practice various assessment strategies. ● Use models and tools to solve problems.

Global Thinkers : ●

Write a five paragraph theme, using 8-11 sentences per paragraph. ● Complete a task collaboratively. ● Communicate a concept through written, visual, and verbal means. ● Identify connections between various disciplines. ● Identify academic strengths and areas for improvement.

Responsible Citizens : ●

Be aware of opportunities available to become engaged in the school community. ● Show awareness of their social and emotional learning.

Sophomore Grade Level Expectations

By the end of 10th grade, a PTHS sophomore will be able to show proficiency in the ability to:

Adaptive Learners : ●

Read, comprehend, and make inferences from texts. ● Develop active listening, aural, and visual skills. ● Use explanations and models to evaluate a solution. ● Collect, analyze, and interpret data. ● Practice test taking strategies on assessments.

Global Thinkers : ●

Research and use support in fully developed writings of approximately 2-3 pages. ● Communicate effectively through technical documents, verbal explanations, written reflections, or peer collaboration. ● Identify a problem and construct a solution to that problem using data. ● Understand connections between the various disciplines. Responsible Citizens : ● Engage in events and curriculum in the school community. ● Explore and understand ways to foster peer and self social and emotional growth. ● Plan, implement, and evaluate one’s participation in activities and organizations that improve school climate.

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