Park West High School's purpose is to meet the unique needs of its student population. The staff and resources are dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students utilizing a variety of educational approaches.

All students being considered for placement at Park West High School must be referred by their high school site administrator via the District Transfer Committee. Students 18 years of age or older will be considered for placement in the adult school program. Students must be 16 years of age in the semester of transfer.

The counseling and guidance program is an integral part of the total school educational program and is unique in that it begins before the student arrives at Park West High School. Prior to registration, students cumulative records are reviewed by the counselor, and an initial assessment is made of student needs, which is the beginning of a continuous process while the student is attending Park West High School. The program is designed to meet the personal, social, and educational/career needs of the student.

The course is designed to acquaint new students with Park West High School. Emphasis is on location of classrooms, rules and school policies, graduation requirements and how to contact staff members who can help students.

A student who has voluntarily transferred to Park West High School has the option of returning to the comprehensive high school at the beginning of the following semester. A student who has involuntarily transferred to Park West High School is given semester and yearly reviews for consideration for return to regular high school. Students are advised at appropriate times to fill out a request form for re-admission. The Transfer Committee either approves or disapproves the transfer request. A student must meet the requirements of satisfactory attendance, citizenship and academic progress in order to return.

Technology Corner

Mr. Perez 1998 - ? Technology Coordinator

The state awarded PWHS the Digital High School grant. The DHS program is designed to bring technology resources to high school campuses all over the state. The first year is the installation year. PWHS received $67,500. In that year we spent about 2/3 of the funding on new equipment and installation. We purchased 50 multi-media computers, 18 printers and 9 scanners. Year two was set aside for staff members to be trained on their PC’s and to begin using the technology for classroom management. Year three is designed to incorporate lesson plans into the use of technology. Each year the state has ear marked $45 per student to help maintain the program for upgrades and faculty support.

Online Yearbook (started in 2000)

Distant learning (new)

School wide theme learning - 1 2

NePez BBQ

Every other Friday Park has a BBQ. This program was started 3 years ago by Mrs. Nemer and Mr. Lopez and has been a valuable part of PW life. Students on time to their first class of the day get a Lopez dollar. Five Lopez dollars can be redeemed on Friday for FREE BBQ lunch.

Peer Counseling and Teen Court

Park West has a peer counseling program that has been active for almost 3 years. Students are trained on how to counsel other students and learn something about themselves along the way. Teen Court is a dynamic idea from the great minds of the peer resource program at PUSD. Teens charged with minor crimes are brought before a 5 man teen jury. This jury renders a verdict and hands out sentencing.

Peer Theater

Peer theater uses topics students want to learn about and takes them to another level. By producing drama on social issues students learn about them and also draw conclusions on how these topics fit into their lives.

PWHS Sports?

It was only 1997 that PWHS had the opportunity to provide students with PE. Now we have some after school sports...competing with other continuation high school locally.

Academic Links

Social Studies Curriculum
Math Resources District Online Math
Language Arts Resources (State standards and matching lessons)
Science Resources (State standards and matching lessons)
Online quiz and worksheet generator
Data committee game plan

Contact Information

Park West High School - directions

1540 West Second Street - Pomona - CA - 91766

Phone - 909.397.4485

Fax - 909.865.2423

Email - pusdpwhs@jump.to.

CERTIFICATED STAFF LISTING

Name	Position	Extension
Herrera, John	Principal	201,250
Gonzales, Martha	English	215
Hardy, Patty	Counselor	213
Usongo, George	Math	223
Black, Sebastian	English - Social Studies	224
Lopez, Robert	RSP - PE	220
Morales, Jose	Science - Health	219
Nemer, Ann	RSP	219
Perez, Douglas	Comp. Lit 12th SS	217
Raine, Talia	Math	206
Monarrez, Jesus	P.E.	213
Lazalde, David	ELD	218
Skeete, Narcisa	English - Leadership - Social Studies	214

Classified/Support Staff Listing

NAME	POSITION	EXTENSION
Aristondo, Joe	Custodian	charlie 1
Armstrong, Jack	Tri-City Psych (thurs)	208
Awad, Teri	Speech Therapist	208
Gutierrez, Erica	Aid	220
Clark, Mae	Media Technician	216
Carazana, Heide	Teacher Aid	206
Gatewood, Linda	Campus Security	david 1
Hernandez, Elvia	Office Clerk	203
Lopez, Albert	School Police	225
Martinez, Rachael	Teacher Aid	220
Morgan, Steve	Custodian	charlie 1
Seidan, Barbara	Nurse (weds)	207
Rodriguez, Connie	Attendance Clerk	207
Sandoval, Ernesto	Probation Officer	212
Phillip, William	Psychologist (fri)	208
Trew, Terry	Office Manager	202

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Park West High School

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Admission

Who may attend Park West High School

Counseling and Guidance Program

Orientation

Re-admission to comprehensive High School

This Month at Park West

ASB "on the move"

Peer Counseling and Teen Court

Peer Theater

PWHS Sports?