6.5 Period Classes

Class

Teacher

Room

Days

Time

Ag Leadership & Fair Projects

Martineau

N3-103

Tuesday

2:35-4:35

Students will participate in FFA leadership activities and develop public speaking skills, effective event planning skills, parliamentary procedure knowledge and much, much more.

First Robotics A

Dohm

N3-107

Wednesday

7:00-9:00pm

Become a member of CyberPatriot , VEX or FIRST Robotics Team Spyder 1622.  Work with students and industry partners to design and build a 2 x 3 x 6 foot robot or tackle Cyber Security to compete in San Diego, out of state competitions (such as Seattle and Las Vegas), and the World Champions in St. Louis, Anaheim or Maryland.  The focus will be on Visual Design, Computer, Computer Animation, CAD, hardening systems, programming, and more. 

First Robotics B

Parr

N3-106

Wednesday

5:00-7:00pm

Become a member of CyberPatriot , VEX or FIRST Robotics Team Spyder 1622.  Work with students and industry partners to design and build a 2 x 3 x 6 foot robot or tackle Cyber Security to compete in San Diego, out of state competitions (such as Seattle and Las Vegas), and the World Champions in St. Louis, Anaheim or Maryland.  The focus will be on Visual Design, Computer, Computer Animation, CAD, hardening systems, programming, and more. 

Speech and Debate

McMillan

D-5

Tues/Thurs

2:35-3:35

This course is designed to prepare for and compete in the SDIVSL tournaments.  Students will improve their public speaking skills through guided practice and a range of activities such as speeches, drama games, readings, and debates.  Students will be expected to participate in tournaments and other team-related activities.

Skills USA/DECA Prep Class

Faverty

N3-108

Wednesday

2:45-4:45

This class prepares students for competition in the student’s area of interest for both the SkillUSA (Career) Competitions as well as DECA (business) Competitions.  Students will develop skills and knowledge as it relates to Portfolio building and knowledge/skill set which will allow students to follow their passions in careers or business.

Advanced Women’s Ensemble

Gray

N1-109

Tuesday

6:00-8:00pm

Students will prepare for the Festival and Tour Repertoire. Auditioned students combined with Advanced Women’s Ensemble.

Counseling Skills

Lockie

K-16

Thursday

6:25-7:25am

Interested in interviewing for Peer Counseling this fall? Come join Counseling Skills.  This class prepares you for the interview, provides counseling skills to help peers on campus, and allows students to learn communication skills.  Community service hours complete the time requirement.

Science Olympiad

Weinhouse

H-7

Mon/Fri

2:37-3:37

Students will research and prepare for Science Olympiad events.  Students can participate for fun or to compete in the competitions.

TV Film Production (B-Roll Exploration)

Kaechele

N3-105

Mon/Thurs

2:40-4:40   

Students will broadcast a simulated live news cast show based on the PHS campus.  Class comprised of news anchors, beat reporters, athletics, clubs and activity reports, videographers, production crews, post-production editors of film audio and text.  Students taking the current Broadcast Journalism course take these 6.5 period classes for additional after school support in filming B-Roll for news segments.  Non-Broadcast Journalism students can apply on a one by one basis with the instructor.

Exploratory Italian

Dugo

B-4

Mon/Tues

2:37-3:37

This class will focus on developing an appreciation for the Italian language and culture while acquiring basic vocabulary for communication. Program highlights are cultural eating, field trip to Italian restaurant, film and music appreciation and guest speakers.

Student Success Classes

Various  Teachers

M-Thurs

2:45-3:45

Pre-requisite: Permission from Counselor or Lisa Flanagan.

These classes are designed to provide support for struggling students.  (Sign up for these classes by attending the 6.5 period class at the start of the semester and filling out enrollment forms starting Tuesday, September 4.)