Teachers work to reinforce character education in the classroom through discussions and activities in each curricular area. Courses such as Leadership for Life teach and encourage participation in leadership and citizenship experiences. Seniors in Social Science Survey volunteer 20 hours of service to a community organization through the LIFE program. Voter registration drives are held to encourage lifelong citizenship. Community speakers are invited to PHS to share real life experiences on topics such as being homeless, the Holocaust, living with AIDS, and cultural issues so students can hear and understand how life challenges our character every day.
Students learn about our commitment to character long before their first day in school.
Transfer students are met and guided through their first few days by Service Club students. Students listen and support each other every day in counseling support groups, peer counseling groups, and peer mediations. The Pyramid for Success philosophy is based on establishing a partnership with students and staff, families, and the community. PHS families not only support our programs, but join with students in developing and being a part of them. Dr. Robb uses a monthly newsletter to communicate information as well as to outline character goals and activities to student families.