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Piedmont High School

Our School
Our School

It is the mission of Piedmont High School to provide quality preparation that challenges students to achieve honorably and realize their present and future potential.
Academics & Programs
Achieve The Honorable

The long-standing motto of Piedmont High School means that all students demonstrate academic and personal integrity in all their work, as well as in their interactions with teachers, staff, coaches, classmates and their community.
Piedmont Athletics
Go Highlanders, Go!
PHS is proud of its long athletic tradition. It is one which not only has been a winning tradition, but one that has worked to instill values which apply not only to athletics, but to all of life in the student athlete.
Campus Life
Here Is Where You Belong
We have a vibrant student and staff community where students can join a club, participate in during and after-school activies they create and lead with a dedicated faculty who supports creativity and engagement.
Counseling Center
Guidance and Support
Our counselors provides vital guidance for current and future course selection, student questions and family support.
College & Career Center
Your Future Is Now
Come into the College & Career Center for advice, resources and support in navigating the college application process, summer internships and scholarship opportunities.

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Graduation Requirements

photo of PHS graduation 2022

You need 225 semester credit points

1-year course = 10 credits
1-semester course = 5 credits

Subject Requirements

Course	Semester Credit Points Required
English	8 semesters (40 credits)
Mathematics	4 semesters (20 credits)
Science	2 semesters Life Science (10 credits) 2 semesters Physical Science (10 credits)
Social Science	6 semesters (30 credits) Modern World History, U.S. History or AP U.S. History 1 semester of Civics, 1 semester of Economics.
Physical Education	4 semesters (20 credits)
Breadth	4 semesters (20 credits) 10 credits of foreign language, 10 credits of creative arts OR 20 credits from two courses in two different disciplines in creative arts
Computer Studies	1 semester (5 credits)
Health	1 semester (5 credits)
Electives	Various classes (65 credits)

Hours

Monday – Friday
7:45am to 3:45pm

School Profile

For the 23-24 School Year

Staff

Joseph Marik
Assistant Principal, Instruction & Counseling
(510) 594-2647
jmarik@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Amanda Carlson
Freshmen - Seniors (A-G)
(510) 594-2649
acarlson@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Chris Hartford
Freshmen - Seniors (H-O)
(510) 594-2895
chartford@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Ashley English
Freshmen - Seniors (P-Z)
(510) 594-2648
aenglish@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Darlene Low
Registrar & Counseling Secretary
(510) 594-2646
dlow@piedmont.k12.ca.us