It is the intent of the Paramount High School staff to have all students complete their four years with a high school diploma. In an effort to assist students in meeting this goal as well as their life goals the Academic Bands were established. Students fall into the Academic Band categories by the number of credits they have successfully earned.  Students need 220 credits to graduate from PHS and earn these credits by receiving a grade of A, B, C, or D in their courses (5 credits per class).  Note:  students who receive an “F”  for a class do not earn credit.

Students may fall into one of the three possible Academic Bands.

Academic Band 1 students are moving towards graduating with their class in June of their senior year while Academic Band 2 and Academic Band 3 students are on the road to a Summer School graduation or are a potential non-grad who will go on to the Adult School to receive an Adult School diploma.

NOTE:  Students falling into Academic Band 3 are on academic probation, and therefore, cannot participate in any school activities including, but not limited to, Homecoming Dance, Winter Formal, Prom, and Senior Activities.  Academic Band 2 students are seen as in danger of being placed on academic probation, but they may participate in school activities.

The Academic Bands by grade level are as follows: