Course Description Handbook
The
Course Description Handbook contains information about courses offered at PVHS and their descriptions. If you have questions about a course or its requirements, please contact your counselor.
Drop/Level Down and Withdraw Policy
Please view the
PVPUSD Withdraw/Level Change dates. Please contact your student's counselor with any questions you have.
*Level changes are based on space availability and are not guaranteed.
Educational Planning Guide
The
Educational Planning Guide serves as a resourceful guide with all you need to know about navigating the Palos Verdes High School experience. Topics range from programs offered at PVHS to graduation requirements, college information, extracurricular and volunteer information, and more.
Out of District Course Application Form - due by May 15, 2026
If you would like to request a course to be taken outside of PVPUSD, please visit the
Out-of-District Courses webpage for more information.
Note: Only a parent/guardian may initiate and complete an online Out-of-District form. No paper copies of the forms will be accepted.
Request for Placement Form - due by April 17, 2026
If you would like to request placement in a course you did not meet the prerequisite for, please click this
link to submit an online Request for Placement form by the April 17 deadline. Any late forms will only be accepted and reviewed on a space availability basis. Any schedule change requests after the deadline may be considered during your designated Schedule Change Day in August and will also be on a space availability basis.
Note: Only a parent/guardian may initiate and complete an online Request for Placement form. No paper copies of the forms will be accepted.