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: Connie Vera
For more opportunities to learn about PWHS in person, check out How to Visit.
HOW TO APPLY
SCHOLARSHIPS
9th Grade Scholarship Application
Due: Jan 19, 2018
Group Interview: Feb 3, 2018
Two merit-based scholarships are offered for applicants to the Class of 2022 for the 2018-19 school year.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
High School News

9th Grade Farm Week
Every year, PWHS 9th graders spend a week at different farms throughout Oregon. They get the experience of working on the farm alongside a small group of their classmates. This year, we caught up with one group at Geercrest Farm– an incredibly beautiful farm...
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Congratulations to the Class of 2017!
It is with great pride that we send this class of wonderful seniors out into the world! More than half of this graduating class have been at PWS since early childhood, and they take their next steps to college, work, and travel with a combined 160+ years as students...
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It’s Senior Project Time at Portland Waldorf!
Photo|Jesse Michener Each year, we are pleased to announce the presentation of senior projects. Based on their interests, each senior undertakes an independent research project that culminates in an essay, an activity (usually related), and an oral report. Seniors...
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