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Math and Science Program Reviews Scheduled for 2023
PPS plans to conduct evaluations of the Mathematics and Science programs during 2023. A timeline of this work is below:
- The district has received proposals from outside experts to conduct a review of the Mathematics and Science programs.
- A committee of district staff and the BOE’s Student Achievement Committee members will be meeting with the prospective vendors in December.
- The district aims to approve a finalist in January and begin the reviews in the late winter/early spring.
- This work will include a review of our written curricula, classroom observations, surveys, and focus groups of students, staff, and community members.
PHS 3-Year Research Program
The PHS 3-Year Research Program is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. This program is geared towards students who are interested in pursuing their own independent research project. All current freshmen are eligible to apply. The application link can be found below. Students who apply should be independent and highly motivated to pursue a research project. Applications are due 12/15/21. Please contact Ms. Katz (Room 280), Ms. Smolyn (Room 270, or Mr. Eastburn (Room 287) with any questions.
2022 Summer PHS Science Programs
We are now accepting applications for the following summer programs. You must sign-in to your school Google account to fill out these forms.
PHS Summer Accelerated Chemistry Program
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Science Program Opportunities
2021 VIRTUAL Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture Series
STEM Program at Princeton University for 8th/9th Graders