About PHS

MISSION

Pantano High School is a credit recovery alternative school committed to serving our students’ individual strengths and needs. Staff and students collaborate to create a sense of connection, value, and belonging. Students’ personal and academic successes are celebrated, and they are empowered to be active participants in the community. Pantano is a place where hope is restored.

GOALS

  • Provide a variety of educational delivery method and teacher interaction to facilitate student achievement in each course.

  • Create an individual graduation plan for each student and monitor their progress toward that plan.

  • Provide life/job skills training for all students and school to work credit opportunities.

  • Students master the concepts they learn. To do this, students must pass each quiz and test with at least a 70%.

  • Create a transitional plan and opportunities that will prepare students for life after high school.

  • Seek parent and community involvement in the development and mentorship of the students and the programs.

Pantano Students ROCK Statement

ROCK Acronym

ACT Statement

ACT Acronym

REACH STATEMENT

REACH acronym

The primary intent of the REACH statement is to provide parents with a clear, understandable statement as to what can be expected to happen in Vail classrooms.

A second intent is to provide teachers with a clear statement regarding expected instructional behaviors in Vail.

PANTANO HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Isaac Walko, Principal

PANTANO HIGH SCHOOL GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• We provide for the whole child; emotionally, socially, and academically.

• We provide a variety of educational delivery methods and teacher interaction to facilitate student achievement in each course. All courses are aligned to Arizona State Standards and the Vail Unified School District’s Essential Standards.

• We create an individual graduation plan for each student, and monitor their progress toward that plan.

• We create opportunities that help prepare students for life after high school.

• We seek parent and community inv

PANTANO HIGH SCHOOL IS AN OPTION FOR:

• Students entering their fourth year of high school who have earned 15 or fewer credits.

• Students entering their third year of high school who have earned 8 or fewer credits.

• Students who are able to earn the credits necessary for graduation prior to their 21st birthday.

• Situations that fall outside these guidelines will be addressed individually and decided upon at the discretion of the principal.