Incoming Open Enrollment

Welcome to the New Family Newsletter, your 2026 - 2027 School Year Preparation Guide. We're excited to guide you as you start planning for the upcoming school year!

In this newsletter, you'll find a variety of information and resources to help guide your transition to Poway High School. We look forward to having your student and your family join the Titan Family!

Below you will also find information to help select your courses for next school year. The Course Offerings document outlines the courses available for your grade level, and will be yours to keep for your records. After selecting your courses on the Course Offerings, you'll fill out a Course Request Form (CRF) which you will bring with you to your Enrollment Meeting.

Enrollment meetings will take place with your counselor in April / May. During this time you will be able to review class options, work on your 4-year plan, and ask any questions you may have. Our Counseling Assistant, Kelly McEttrick, will reach out to schedule your enrollment meeting once the appointments become available.

We are a trimester school that allows students to take up to 15 courses per school year. Each trimester containing 4 classes equals a full schedule, however a student can take up to 5 classes per trimester. A schedule with 4 classes will also contain one period as an "off-roll". This period allows students extra study time while participating in sports, music, work, and other extra-curricular activities.

Please see important information and announcements below and know that we are here to support you every step of the way!

Meet Your Counseling Team

Students are assigned a counselor based on their last name. For example, if your last name is Johnson, you will fall into Him - Mel with Ms. Taylor.

Counselors

A - Dat: Karly Wardwell

Dau - Hil: Jerrah Smith

Him - Mel: Monica Taylor

Mem - Sam: Blanca Arreguin

San - Z: Jerilyn Padua Reyes

Additional Counseling Team

Counseling Assistant: Kelly McEttrick

Career Guidance Tech: Veronica Jensen

Student Data Technician: Jodie Hughes

School Registrar: Michelle Bourget

The Poway Unified Website is www.powayusd.com

The Poway High School Website is www.powayusd.com/phs

For technology issues and assistance, see our Parent Guide to Technology.

Poway High Counseling Instagram: www.instagram.com/counseling_phs

Poway High School ASB Instagram: www.instagram.com/powayhighschool

Poway High parents use a program called MyPLAN to keep track of their students' information. You will log into your MyPLAN dashboard to access the suite of programs available to you. You can log into MyPLAN with your user name and password at myplan.powayusd.com. MyPLAN recently underwent a total overhaul, so if you were familiar with it in the past, you may want to log in and look around to learn about the changes.

Students can also log into myplan with their Student ID and password. The default password for students is their 6-digit birthday.

NOTE: To log into a Chromebook or the Google Suite, students will use their log-in address. This is made up of the student's first name, last initial, and last 5 digits of their student ID + @ stu.powayusd. com As an example, Tommy Titan's would be

tommyt23456 @ stu.powayusd. com - These are not email addresses. Students will want to have a personal email address which you can get free from your preferred email provider.

PTSA: Parent, Teacher, Student Association

We encourage all families to join the Poway High School PTSA!

For more information or to join, visit the Poway High PTSA website: https://www.powayptsa.org/

The next PTSA Meeting will take place on April 14th at 5:30pm in K-1 on PHS Campus

Step 1 - Review Course Offerings document to determine options for your grade level. Talk with your current teachers to help you choose appropriate courses. Also discuss your course choices with your parents to help you create a balanced schedule.

Step 2 - Complete your grade level Course Offerings document to select courses for next year.

Step 3 - Fill out the Course Request Form (CRF) for your grade level.

Use your Course Offerings to complete your CRF. Make sure to include three alternate options at the bottom.

Step 4 - Return Course Request Form (CRF)

Return your CRF during Enrollment Meeting with your Counselor.

Students will keep the Course Offering document for their records.

*In August/During Registration, students will receive a list of their scheduled courses.

Learn about our Titan Counseling Team and find important information HERE

Course Selection presentation for incoming Freshman HERE

Please view our presentation for Completing the CRF HERE

2026 - 2027 Course Offerings and Course Request Forms (CRF)

Students are to KEEP the Course Offerings document for their own records.

Students RETURN the CRF to their current Middle School.

Off-Roll Permission Form:

Off-Roll Permission Form - Print and Return to your enrollment meeting (Only if selecting an off-roll for the 2026-2027 school year AND if you did not grant permission during your online application)

2026 - 2027 Course Offerings and Course Request Forms (CRF)

Students are to KEEP the Course Offerings document for their own records.

Students RETURN the CRF to their Counselor during the Enrollment Meeting.

Off-Roll Permission Form:

Off-Roll Permission Form - Print and Return to your enrollment meeting (Only if selecting an off-roll for the 2025-2026 school year AND if you did not grant permission during your online application)

New Courses

Japanese 1-2
AP English Seminar
Advanced Swimming
Fitness and Conditioning

Please note Math Requirements are changing beginning with the Class of 2030 and moving forward!

Grades 10 - 12:

Chart showing the PUSD graduation requirements

Science Recommendations

View our Science recommendations

Math Recommendations

Poway High School Course Sequence for Math

How to Access Course History?

Students can access their Course History online in Synergy. Click here for instructions.

Interested in getting a jump start in a career field?

You may want to check out CTE courses offered at PHS and in other schools within PUSD.

Please visit the PUSD CTE Website for more information or see your Counselor with any questions.

CA State Seal of Biliteracy

The California State Seal of Biliteracy is a form of recognition from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction of graduating high students who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. It recognizes the value of biliteracy as a 21st century skill.

Students only apply in the spring of their senior year of high school. For additional questions, please visit the CA State Seal of Biliteracy page on our website or speak with your counselor.

AVID - Achievement Via Individual Determination

An internationally recognized program designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The goal of AVID students is to attend and graduate college. Please reach out to Ms. Lockie or your counselor for more information. We would love for you to join our AVID family!

Poway Virtual Courses (PVC)

PVC courses are offered through PUSD and NOT have live instruction. These courses do require weekly assignments that must be completed on time. Click here for PVC course offerings.

Keys to success in this format:

You are able to manage your time well, are responsible and organized.
You are self motivated and can focus well on your own, without teacher reminders.
You advocate for yourself when you meet unexpected challenges.

Taking Courses Outside of PUSD

Always see your Counselor first!

PHS website has more detailed information.

PHS Outside Course Permission Form

Some classes will not meet graduation requirements, not earn you credits.

NCAA

If you are interested in pursuing collegiate sports, please remember to review NCAA eligibility requirements and plan accordingly.

NCAA Information

Current PHS NCAA Core Course List Enter CEEB Code 052533

Click here for Poway High Athletics Information.

UC/CSU Admissions

UC Admissions

CSU Admissions

Poway High courses approved for UC/CSU eligibility. Visit the UC/CSU A-G Course list. Search by our CEEB code: 052533

Fire Science & First Responder Courses at MCHS

More information about Fire Science & First Responder courses offered at Mt. Carmel HS.

Please contact your Counselor if you are interested in enrolling.

Repeating a D Grade

4 year colleges and universities do not accept "D" grades. In most cases, you will need to repeat any A-G class in which you earned a grade of "D" or "F". If you cannot fit a repeat class into your trimester program, you should see your Counselor to ask about summer school.

What exactly is a College Elective?

Category G, in the A-G requirements, the College Elective requirement. A college elective can be a specific class like Psychology or it is a course that exceeds the minimum number of coursework in a certain subject area. For example, if 3 years of math are required, the 4th year of math can count as the College Elective (G).

ACT or SAT?

In this time of Covid, many colleges and universities, including University of Ca and Cal State University systems will not use SAT or ACT scores for admissions decisions. Check each college/university website for the most current policy.

Register for the SAT here or the ACT here.