Extra Help Opportunities

Are you struggling in English?  Do you need help with essay writing? Or close reading a text? Or even preparing for the PARCC, Accuplacer, and SAT's?

Well, the English Department is here to help! Take advantage of the various extra help opportunities PHS offers to help you succeed.  Below are some helpful tips on how you can improve your English grade and skills:


  • First and foremost, you should always consult your English teacher.  Send your teacher an email or talk to him or her in class about setting up an appointment before or after school.  Be sure to be ON TIME and come prepared with SPECIFIC questions.
  • Visit the school library after school!  PHS offers tutoring EVERY Monday and Thursday from 2-4pm and EVERY Wednesday from 2-3pm.  You can sit down with an English teacher to ask questions and get help with any of your English assignments.  You can even use this time to type up your latest essay or project for class.
  • Struggling with an essay?Attend the Writing Conferencing Center for help with writing! See your English teacher for more information.
  • Start early with your preparation for the SAT's.  Sign up at http://sat.collegeboard.org/home to register for a testing date OR register at My College Quickstart for ways to prepare and study for the test.