Peninsula High School (San Bruno)
Encyclopedia
Peninsula High School, home to the Pumas, is a public continuation high school
in San Bruno, California
, using Crestmoor High School
's building. It is part of the San Mateo Union High School District
(SMUHSD). Its main purpose is to aid students who are behind in credits that are necessary for graduation.
Peninsula earned a six year educational accreditation
in 2001 from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
.
Leo's Club: provide youth volunteer opportunities, and are also a place to grow and have fun.
Leadership: offers students a chance to help out in their school and help other students become more aware of what the school has to offer.
Peninsula has an on-campus day care center. This allows teen parents who are SMUHSD residents to receive an education and earn a high school diploma.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in San Bruno, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, using Crestmoor High School
Crestmoor High School
Crestmoor High School opened in San Bruno, California in September 1962 to relieve congestion at Capuchino High School and Mills High School. It was the seventh high school to be built by the San Mateo Union High School District, based in San Mateo, California. Construction began in 1960 on a...
's building. It is part of the San Mateo Union High School District
San Mateo Union High School District
The San Mateo Union High School District is a high school district headquartered in San Mateo, California.-Schools:The district consists of seven public high schools, one alternative high school , and one adult School in San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, and San Mateo. The oldest school in the...
(SMUHSD). Its main purpose is to aid students who are behind in credits that are necessary for graduation.
Curriculum
All graduate must complete at least 220 credits of work in: English (40), Mathematics (30), Social Science (35), Physical Education (20), Science (20), Fine and Performing Arts (10), Health (5), and Electives (60)Peninsula earned a six year educational accreditation
Educational accreditation
Educational accreditation is a type of quality assurance process under which services and operations of educational institutions or programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met...
in 2001 from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
.
Clubs
Peninsula offers a total of two clubs:Leo's Club: provide youth volunteer opportunities, and are also a place to grow and have fun.
Leadership: offers students a chance to help out in their school and help other students become more aware of what the school has to offer.
On Campus Resources
Child Development CenterPeninsula has an on-campus day care center. This allows teen parents who are SMUHSD residents to receive an education and earn a high school diploma.
See also
- San Mateo County high schools