Pimmit Hills High School
Pimmit Hills High School is one of three FCPS adult/alternative high schools. The programs offered in these alternative schools are designed to assist students who might not complete high school in a regular school setting because of age, language proficiency, or other life circumstances. Our students include those needing a flexible or extended schedule, those who have been unsuccessful in their current school, pregnant or parenting teens, older students who have returned to school to earn a high school diploma, and many students who speak other languages (ESOL). In addition, Pimmit Hills High School accepts students who are based at another school and wish to accelerate their educational program. Students are enrolled at Pimmit Hills High School by referral from the Office of Alternative School Programs, the School Board, or by student request if the student is over compulsory age. Pimmit Hills High School’s program offers high school credit courses, required and elective. Our program includes a full range of high school courses, most of which utilize technology as an integral part of instruction. Class offerings are flexible, ranging from early morning to late evening, and are scheduled year round. In addition to credit courses, ESOL literacy programs are offered to help ESOL students gain English skills and complete high school. Pimmit Hills High School provides a learning environment designed to meet the challenges of a diverse student population. School staff assists students in reaching their fullest potential by accommodating different learning styles and understanding prior educational and life experiences. The staff's caring, dedicated, and fair treatment of students ensures the improvement of self-esteem among students and enables them to become more productive members of society. Teachers' high expectations for quality work and full school participation foster resiliency in students. Pimmit Hills High School makes a difference in our students. The faculty, in their role as positive models and mentors, is the single most significant factor that propels our students to academic success and life achievement.
Pimmit Hills High School will promote a quality education based on life long learning which will lead to a Commonwealth of Virginia High School diploma.
Our Vision
In a non-traditional setting, Pimmit Hills School will provide a caring, flexible,safe and disciplined environment. It will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills as it prepares its diverse population for life in a democratic society and for the information age of the 21st century.
Belief Statement
Higher student achievement occurs when students are able to communicate - - listen, speak, read and write English effectively and problem solve in all academic areas.
Students perform better when instructional practices accommodate differences in learning style and provide opportunities for each student to succeed.
Students perform best when they are actively involved in their education and demonstrate responsible adult learning behaviors.
The best instruction takes place when students, staff and parents ensure a safe school environment by promoting positivebehaviors in an atmosphere of mutual respect within the school.
To meet the demands of the 21st century,students and teachers need to incorporatetechnology in all subject areas both as learning tools and for career/college preparation.
Rapport within the school community is enhanced by supporting and strengthening Pimmit Hills School's student leadership team and providing cross-cultural, social, and educational opportunities for students and faculty.
DESIRED RESULTS IN STUDENT LEARNING
Academic
Students will use all forms of communication skills - writing, speaking,
reading, and listening - to express academic learning.
Students will utilize problem solving skills.
Students will use critical thinking skills to problem solve in the different classes.
Affective/Social
Students will develop the skill of working individually and with groups.
They will also have the opportunity to experience leadership roles in the classroom, the school, and the community.
Students will demonstrate interpersonalskills that enhance effective working
relationships within diverse cultures.Students will exhibit positive interpersonal skills.
Career
Students will exhibit acceptable attendance patterns.
Students will understand the direct correlation of attendance to academic and job performance. Students will demonstrate skills in life and career planning.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of practical skills that carry over into their careers and future lives.