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Type of School

Pioneer High School is  four-year public high school, with approximately 1600-1800 students.   Boundary lines have been re-drawn in the Woodland Joint Unified School District and surrounding rural areas to accommodate Woodland’s second comprehensive high school.

 Accreditation

Pioneer High School went through its initial accreditation by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) in our first year of operation (2003-2004) with 9th and 10th graders even though normal procedure is to wait until the first graduation class. Pioneer High School was granted interim accreditation until June 30 2007.   It will also be a member of the College Board.

 Community Profile

Pioneer High School was built in 2002-2003 and was in the final stages of completion before opening initially to 9th and 10^th graders on September 2, 2003.   PHS is the second comprehensive high school in the Woodland Joint Unified School District.  Located in the City of Woodland, it serves a community of predominantly middle-income families.  The Woodland Community has a strong agricultural background.  Major employers in the community include healthcare, warehouses, and agriculture. Both Pioneer High School and Woodland High School draw students from two public middle schools and private schools that are located in Woodland.  In 2001-2002, 8% of the students’ families received aid from Cal Works, 10.5% of the students received free or reduced lunches, and 338 students were identified as Limited English Proficient.  This year the ethnic distribution of the student body is as follows: 4.6% Asian, 1.5% Black, .5% Filipino, 46.8% Hispanic, 1% Native American, and 45.5% White.

Graduation Requirements

 High School graduation requirements in the Woodland Joint Unified School District include eight semesters of English, two semesters of foreign language or two semesters of fine art, six semesters of math, including one full year of Algebra, four semesters of science, six semesters of social science, one semester of state requirements (health), and four semesters of physical education, plus electives, for a total of 230 units.  Presently seniors must have 30 hours of community service.  Beginning in 2003-2004 all students will be required to have 40 hours of community service and must pass the California High School Exit Exam to receive a diploma, unless the State Legislature changes that Exam date.

Grade Point Average/Class Rank

Upon request, the school will report a cumulative grade point average and/or class ranking based on all work accomplished at Pioneer High School from grade nine onward, including physical education.  The GPA is based on a weighted scale with Honors and Advanced Placement courses counting as an additional grade point.

As a public secondary school, Pioneer High School is available to all persons who are qualified to attend regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The purposes of education at this high school are:

• To provide a well-planned and balanced curriculum that conforms to the requirements of a comprehensive high school, including but not limited to college preparatory, fine and performing arts, business education, industrial, home and applied arts, physical education, and the standard academic disciplines.

• To maintain academic standards of graduation that ensure each graduate will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a modern society according to the student's ability.

          To provide an educational program which will maximize creativity, logic, and critical thinking

• To provide and educational program which will allow each student the opportunity to develop to his/her maximum potential and to create a sense of self-worth and accomplishment.

• To help each student become a responsible and contributing member of society and to be economically self-sufficient.

• To provide the environment and instructional program that will enable students to acquire knowledge of and develop good mental and physical habits.

• To provide opportunities for leadership, service, recreation, athletic participation, academic enrichment, and social, cultural, and personal development through a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

• To provide an atmosphere and instructional program which will develop in students an appreciation of and respect for the individual rights of others.

• To help develop an awareness, appreciation, and understanding of cultural diversity among people and to foster a supportive environment for that diversity.

Vision
           Pioneer High School views education as a continuous process of academic, social, and emotional growth and achievement, which is not  limited to the classroom. Teachers, students and parents work together to form a community of learners who focus efforts on assisting  students to meet California standards and who foster mutual respect for personal integrity and success. Pioneer High School strives to  maximize interaction through activity-based instruction, capitalize on the varied learning styles of students and provide state-of-the-art  resources to support and enrich teaching and learning.

Mission
         Pioneer High School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment in which the academic and lifelong success for all students   is supported through a rigorous standards-based curriculum. The school is dedicated to serve as an integral partner in the social and  educational needs of the community