PHS Beliefs

It is the belief at Pioneer High School that all students can learn.  The Professional Learning Community model will help involve the necessary parties in identifying goals and help build a sense of ownership.  The master schedule will be modified to incorporate the Inclusion model which will provide a 100% inclusion for all students.  Students will utilize work/volunteer experience, an eight credit per year schedule, WNC dual credits, and distance/adult education to make up credit deficiencies and increase the graduation rate.

What is Pioneer High School?

Pioneer High School is the only Accredited Alternative High School in the Carson City School District.  PHS is accredited with the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.  It is a free and public school which students in grades 9-12 can apply at “anytime” during the school year.  The Alternative High School status which was approved through the Department of Education allows PHS to offer many different formats to meet the diverse needs of the community.  One major advantage which separates PHS from other traditional high schools would be that a student can enroll at anytime during the school year for credits.  PHS also has an ongoing grant funded partnership with Project Discovery which allows for extra field trips and hands on experiences for students.  Students can earn 8+ credits per school year with a variety of scheduling options offered based on their individual needs.  Students can also earn credits in recovery mode at their own pace or utilize a hybrid of traditional style classes or flexible lab hour scheduling.

Other Links

Student Handbook

Course Catalog

Carson Online

Distance Education Course Offerings

Project Discovery Partnership

WNC Fast Track Classes

Student Leadership

Graduation Requirements/Grad Plans