PTHS Student Handbook 2026-2027

Career and Technical Education

Accounting I or II, Agriculture Science, Basic Auto Maintenance (½), BSAA, Child Development (½), Consumer Education (½), Drafting I or II, (½), Foods I or II (½), Introduction to Agriculture, Introduction to Business and Technology, Introduction to Welding (½), Orientation to Health Occupations (½), Programming and Coding I or II (½), Small Engine Repair (½), Smart Technology I or II (½), Textiles and Design I or II (½), Woods I or II (½)

Science

Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, EASC 111/122 (HCC Dual-Credit), Physics

Livingston Area Career Center (2 hour courses)

LACC Curriculum Guide

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING If the traditional learning model is not appropriate for a student, PTHS administration will consider alternative learning models on a case by case basis. OTHER CREDIT COURSEWORK A student may earn credits toward high school graduation from any approved and accredited junior college, an approved correspondence program, Edmentum, and/or accredited high school programs. Prior to enrolling, students must have administrative approval. Approval may not be given for a class already offered by PTHS that can be placed in the student’s schedule. Graduation credit will be awarded upon successful completion of these courses; however, no GPA credit will be calculated for courses taken for credit recovery. Students taking a course through an approved junior college must successfully complete at least a two (2) semester hour course to receive a half (1/2) credit towards fulfilling their high school graduation requirements. Payment of any tuition/cost for this coursework is the responsibility of the student. This policy may be modified on an individual basis for any student with administrative approval. ACCELERATED PLACEMENT The District provides for an Accelerated Placement Program (APP) for qualified students. It provides students with an educational setting with curriculum options that are usually reserved for students who are older or in higher grades than the student. Accelerated placement includes but may not be limited to: accelerating a student in a single subject and grade acceleration. Participation is open to all students who demonstrate high ability and who may benefit from accelerated placement. It is not limited to students who have been identified as gifted or talented. Please contact the principal for additional information. DUAL CREDIT COURSES Pontiac Township High School is proud to offer dual credit courses with Heartland Community College. If students are interested in participating in the dual credit courses they need to prepare for this experience almost a year in advance.