This pathway is designed for students interested in careers in technology fields that may require 1-3 years of postsecondary education at a technical school, college or business school. A variety of classes allows students at all levels to select challenging courses. Over 20 Advanced Placement and Honors courses provide advanced academic offerings for our students. This system has many benefits for our students. With the longer periods, students can focus on more in-depth explorations of subjects to achieve better understanding.
Students also have the opportunity for added hands-on experiences and active participation.
Furthermore, intensive scheduling promotes interdisciplinary approaches to material and a greater variety of teaching strategies. The staff, facilities, and activities are additional strengths of Palmyra Area High School. To support and assist students, the high school has a principal, assistant principal and guidance counselors in addition to a staff of dedicated, skilled teachers. Among the highlights of the facilities are four computer labs - three for instruction and one for independent student use. Beyond academics and the classroom, Palmyra Area High School offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities for students, including an active student government, numerous clubs and extracurricular activities, and a full range of interscholastic sports.