Instructional Services
What is our purpose?
The mission of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Programs is to advocate for our students and families in partnership with our community to assure their success inside and outside of school; continuously innovate our practices and program to improve student achievement; and educate in ways that are relevant, relationship driven, and rigorous.
Our department is here to serve the students, parents and staff of Port Huron Schools in creating quality academic programming, providing the tools to instructional staff for the delivery of rigorous and engaging instruction.
Assessment
Assessment Schedule
AP Testing Dates
PSAT/NMSQT - College Board Resources Coming Soon
NWEA
Family Toolkit
Curriculum Resources
Elementary Curriculum Overview
1. Vision and Mission Statement
Vision: The Port Huron Area School District will provide a personalized, world-class education for each student today to shape tomorrow's community and global leaders.
Mission: We will advocate for our students and families in partnership with our community to assure their success inside and outside of school; continuously innovate our practices and programs to improve student achievement; and educate in ways that are relevant, relationship-driven, and rigorous. ADVOCATE. INNOVATE. EDUCATE.
2. Curriculum Core Subjects: All courses are based on the Michigan Department of Education Curriculum Standards. MDE Curriculum Standards Pre-K-12
English Language Arts: Benchmark Education that encompasses literacy development, reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical analysis.
Mathematics: Reveal Math with a curriculum progression from basic arithmetic to algebra, geometry, and calculus.
Science: Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, in collaboration with Carolina Science in the Classroom where students are using inquiry-based learning in life sciences, physical sciences, engineering design, and earth sciences. (Framework)
Social Studies: TCI, Social Studies Alive! covers historical perspectives, geography, civics, and economic principles.
Arts: Visual arts, music, theater, and dance, emphasizing creativity and expression.
Physical Education and Health: Fitness, wellness, and healthy lifestyle education.
Course Catalogs/Descriptions
Middle School Catalog
High School Catalog
Virtual Elementary Catalog
Virtual Secondary Catalog - link coming soon
Elementary Catalog - link coming soon
Personal Curriculum Alternative
Generally, to earn a high school diploma, a student must satisfy the requirements of Michigan's Merit Curriculum. However, the District may modify those requirements, by developing a personal curriculum for a student. All students are entitled to a personal curriculum.
In order to create and follow a Personal Curriculum, the following steps must be completed:
1. A parent/guardian of a student who has completed 9th grade, (or if the student is at least 18 years old or emancipated), or a student's teacher or counselor may request a Personal Curriculum.
2. The request is considered by a group comprised of the student; student's parent/guardian; teacher, guidance counselor or someone acting in that role. That group in turn creates the Personal Curriculum if one is determined to be appropriate.
3. The Executive Director of Achievement and Innovation and parent/guardian (or the student is at least 18 years and emancipated) must agree to the terms.
4. Regular communication between parents, student and the teachers must occur on the progress towards completing the Personal Curriculum.
5. Once the student has satisfied the Personal Curriculum, he/she may earn a high school diploma.
Please see the attached documents for complete rules and regulations relating to a Personal Curriculum.
If you have any questions, Please contact your child's counselor.
Personal Curriculum mcl-380-1278b
Personal Curriculum Alternative. Notice LEAs
Reproductive Health Advisory Council
January 18, 2024 Meeting Agenda
April 30, 2024 Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Mission Statement: To assure the provision of medically accurate, comprehensive reproductive health education that enables Port Huron Schools’ students to make healthy behavior choices through an abstinence-based education program.
Surveys
Secondary School Climate Survey Opt Out letter and Survey October 2025
Elementary School Climate Survey Opt Out letter and Survey October 2025