Science
9th Grade: Anatomy, Organic Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Geology
10th Grade: Mechanics, Acids & Bases, Meteorology, Physiology
11th Grade: Astronomy, Electricity & Magnetism, Botany, Chemistry
12th Grade: Zoology, Biochemistry, Optics, Science Elective (topics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Math
9th Grade: Algebra I or II, Combinations & Permutations
10th Grade: Geometry, Greek Geometry
11th Grade: Algebra II or Precalculus, Projective Geometry
12th Grade: Precalculus or Calculus
History
9th Grade: US Colonialism & US Revolution, World History through Revolutions, World History through Art
10th Grade: Africa, Ancient History, US History, Civics
11th Grade: Rome & the Middle Ages, The Age of Discovery, The Middle East, Music History
12th Grade: The Global Economy, History of Architecture, America in the Modern World
English
9th Grade: Comedy & Tragedy, Grammar, Short Stories, Biography, Literature of the Pacific Rim
10th Grade: The Odyssey, American Literature, Poetry, Creation Stories
11th Grade: Parzival, Romantic Poetry, Dante and the Romantics, Cultural Identities, Shakespeare
12th Grade: Transcendentalism, Russian Literature, Senior Essay
Arts
All Four Years: Music (choice of Choir, Orchestra, Guitar, African Drumming)
9th Grade: Basketry, Coppersmithing, Fine Arts
10th Grade: Spinning & Weaving, Woodworking & Marquetry, Fine Arts
11th Grade: Blacksmithing, Book Arts, Fine Arts
12th Grade: Painting, Sculpture, Book Arts, Fiber Arts, Auto Mechanics
Health & Wellness, College & Career, Internships
All Four Years: Health & Wellness Skills
11th grade: ACT preparation, Internship Elective, College & Career Counseling
12th Grade: Senior Project, Apprenticeships Elective, Internship Elective, College & Career Counseling
College & Career Success: PWHS prepares its graduates for a wide variety of prestigious colleges and rewarding careers. Click for a sampling of PWHS college acceptances, and read our High School Newsletter for alumni stories.
Technology
9th Grade: Typing, Word Processing, File Sharing
10th Grade: Photo Manipulation, Spreadsheets & Graphing, Publishing Software, Website Design & Coding
11th/12th Grade Elective: Computer & Robotics Lab, Game Creation, Basic Circuits, Circuit Boards
Foreign Language
Outdoor Education
9th Grade
- Outdoor Week: Camping, Social Bonding, Survival Skills
- Farm Week: Internship on a working farm
- LivingLAB classes
10th Grade:
- Outdoor Week: Camping, Tracking, Plant Identification
11th Grade:
- Outdoor Week: Backpacking, Sustainable Practices
- LivingLAB Elective
12th Grade:
- Outdoor Week: Retreat & 48-Hour Solo Sit
- LivingLAB Elective
Honors Curriculum
Drama & Movement
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics: Cross Country, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Track & Field, or other sports through our OSAA membership
Leadership Opportunities: Student Council, Student Ambassador Program
Clubs (vary based on student interest): Speech and Debate, Jazz Band, Culture Club, Bowling, Yearbook, Chess Club, Literature Club, Math Club, Film Club


COME VISIT
Shadow a Student
Discover a day in the life of a PWHS student – a chance to explore our curriculum and school culture from within. For prospective students in Grade 8 or above.
RSVP: Rochelle Giametta
For more opportunities to learn about PWHS in person, check out How to Visit.
HOW TO APPLY
2018-19 Applications Accepted as Space Permits
2019-20 Applications Accepted on as Space Permits
Questions? Rochelle Giametta
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For international students interested in attending PWHS for a year or more, click to learn more about our International Student Program.
High School News

October in the LivingLAB
Kelly Hogan, our LivingLAB Co-Director, shares highlights of the past few weeks in LivingLAB: Grade 5 Plant Drawings for Botany 5th graders are starting a botany block and during their LivingLAB class time they chose a plant in the Flower and Dye Garden that...
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2018 Graduates Head to First Choice Schools
Receive the child with reverence, educate them in love, send them forth in freedom. –Rudolf Steiner The twenty-six members of the Portland Waldorf School Class of 2018 are a formidable group. At their graduation ceremony this past weekend, their teachers had the...
read morePWHS Delegation Attends Model UN Conference
For the first time PWHS was represented at the Model United Nations – Oregon’s oldest youth organization – on the University of Oregon and Northwest Christian University’s campus in Eugene this year. From Thursday, April 12 until Saturday, April 14, approximately...
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