Placer High School is proud of its rich history which provides a strong sense of tradition and school spirit to the students, teachers, administrators, and community/business members who are all part of what makes Placer such a valuable resource today. PHS is proud of the opportunities that are provided for its students athletically, academically, and through extracurricular activities. PHS has claimed over 80 Section Championships. Courses offered range from art to welding, dual enrollment classes, numerous AP courses, the AVID Program, and college prep classes. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a Program that promotes "College by Choice, Not by Chance!" AVID is a regularly- scheduled elective class that prepares students for success in advanced high school classes and in college. AVID is a four-year elective program and Placer High School is the only certificated high school AVID Program in the District and the Auburn area.
School spirit is evidenced by the outstanding rallies presented by the Student Leadership class and over 25 clubs in which students can participate.
In the Spring of 2019, we received a WASC six-year accreditation with a one-day visit mid- cycle. This new accreditation showed that Placer High School and its staff made excellent strides towards meeting the goals of the three-year review conducted in 2013. We recently had a mid-cycle review in March 2022 earning an additional three-year accreditation. The staff has a strong commitment to self-evaluation and continually reflects on the goal to promote student learning. We are dedicated and enthusiastic about the momentum necessary for continuing school-wide changes and improvement. In summary, PHS is in an excellent position to fulfill its goals. Placer High School's mission statement has been recently revamped to reflect the changing need of our students and a new
Vision Statement. Staff and leadership groups, School Site Council, and the Friends of Placer High group provided input, and surveys were conducted that ultimately resulted in eleven mission statements from which to choose. The following Vision and Mission statement was ultimately agreed upon:
Vision: To prepare all students to be College, Career, and Life Ready
Mission: Through a supportive learning environment, PHS is committed to creating a platform for all generations of students while still honoring the traditions of our school and community.
In 2018, Measure G was approved by the Auburn Communities that provided funds to create new facilities and update existing buildings to create a state-of-the-art campus for today's student and those to come.
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