Frequently Asked Questions

When is Graduation?

All motor vehicles that are driven to school including automobiles, motorcycles, or motor scooters must be properly registered in the SRO's office each year . Driver's License number and proof of insurance are required on application. Pick up a Student Parking Permit Application from the office. Parking permits cost $20.00. Permits are valid from  08/28/12-06/04/13. You can purchase a parking permit before school, during lunch or after school. See Mrs. Janie Martinez. Unregistered and illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed and/or towed . Any expenses incurred by the school will be assessed to the student.

What clubs are available at PHS?

What is the bell schedule for this year?

 When is Early Release?

december 18 & December 19, June 3 & June 4

 Refer to PISD webpage under "STUDENT TAB"

 How many absences can a student have and still earn class credit?

Students are allowed 9 absences per semester without doctor notes. Any absences over this number must be made up or the student will not receive credit for the class. These absences will be made up after school - one hour per each class period missed.

All absences count for seniors for exemption purposes except extra-curricular absences.

When a student leaves school and/or returns to school due to a doctor appointment, the class periods missed are not counted as absences. However, if a student misses an entire school day due to doctor's appointment(s) the absence does count.

IIf a student misses a day to visit a college campus, does the absence count toward exemption from finals?

Students are not allowed any "free" days for college visits. They may fill out a form obtained in the office so they can make up any work they miss on visits so there will be no academic penalty. However, the absence does count toward exemption for finals.

When is the library open?

Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 and during lunch times.

How many books can I check out at a time? 5 books at a time

How much is the fine for an overdue book? $.25/day

Do I need my school I.D. to check out a book? Yes

Do I need my school I.D. to use a computer? Yes

What does it cost to replace my school ID?

$3.00

What does it cost to print a copy from the computer?

$.10 per page for the black and white printer and $.50 for the color printer

Can I purchase school supplies in the library?

• Plain, old-fashioned pencil or ink pen (black ink only)--$.25

• Mechanical pencil--$.50

• Pencil top eraser--$.10

• Eraser--$.50

• Folder (with pockets and brads)--$.50

• Poster board--$.50

• Highlighter--$.50

• Spiral notebook--$1.00

• Index cards (100 per package)--$1.00 AAA batteries--$3.00

What are some good internet resources for research?

Click here for websites

What health services are provided at PHS?

Click here for health services

Who is eligible for credit recovery?

Seniors have first priority, followed by juniors and then sophomores.

Juniors and Seniors:

• Need at least 1 credit (any course combination)

• Are not discipline issues

• Do not have poor attendance

Sophomores:

• Students repeating the sophomore year

• Need 1 credit (any course combination)

• Are not discipline issues

• Do not have poor attendance

Freshmen are not eligible for credit recovery.

What is the deadline for dropping out of an AP class?

Schedule changes must be completed by TBA. Any student remaining in the Pre-AP/AP class after this date will complete the course. No exceptions.

Under what conditions may a student receive an incomplete grade and how does it affect eligibility?

For questions regarding UIL eligibility, click here.