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Placer High School

First Time Freshmen

Incoming Freshmen

FRESHMAN YEAR 2026-2027

Welcome, Class of 2030! 

Registration, Enrollment & Course Selection

If you're currently a Freshmen (NOT in 8th grade) looking to transfer to

Placer THIS 2025-2026 school year, please click here.

 

Para ver esta información en español, Bienvenidos Clase de 2030!

 

 

Questions? Contact Kelly McCaughna at kmccaughna@puhsd.k12.ca.us

 

Enrollment Steps

  • Complete the Aeries Internet Registration (AIR)

     

    *Residence Verification  form needed for enrollment. Para Español.

  • Submit the 5 REQUIRED documents for enrollment

    Documents may be attached to your online enrollment form or emailed to kmccaughna@puhsd.k12.ca.us

    1. Residence Verification Form (Spanish/Español Version) Please print, sign, & return

    2. TWO documents for address verification
      For example: copy of current PG&E, water, garbage, rental/mortgage agreement or government correspondence

    3. Birth Certificate, Passport, Birth Record, or Baptism Certificate

    4. Immunization Record

    Submit Additional Documents if Applicable

    • Any court documentation indicating custody arrangements, restraining orders, no contact, limited contact with non-custodial parent, etc. 

    • Copy of current IEP or 504 Plan 

     
  • Selecting Course Preferences
    Complete this Course Selection Form to choose your first and alternate elective preferences.
    For priority course selections, please complete the Course Selection Form by March 27th AND make sure you have completed steps 1 and 2 above. 

    All students have input for course selection. Students will have 8 courses during their freshman year and 5 of those are mandatory and will be automatically assigned.  The above course selection form is to help determine the remaining three courses which can include world languages, alternative science pathways or CTE and elective classes such as shop classes, theater, video production, visual/performing arts, leadership*, AVID*, and more. Check out the list of Freshman Courses here.

    Helpful resources:
    Our Course Catalog offers a written description of the courses, and also provides information on graduation requirements, 4-year plans, and more!

     

    *Leadership & AVID require an additional application. 

     

Welcome to Placer High School!

The text 'Welcome Class of 2030' is displayed in green and yellow lettering against a light background.

 

View our Welcome Class of 2030 slideshow and learn more about Placer High School and the classes offered your Freshman year.

A yellow sticky note with "IMPORTANT DATES" lists deadlines for transfer applications, freshman enrollment, a showcase, and course requests.

Your Counselors & Counseling Team:

Katy Chamberlin

Counselor: Students with last names A - G

Adrian Hernandez

Counselor: Students with last names N - Z

David Ward

Counselor: Students with last names H - M

Sarah Graham

Counseling Specialist for Placer & Confluence

Kelly McCaughna

Enrollment & Counseling Asst.

Other Important Information

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    Information about our cafeteria options and the application for the National School Lunch Program are available on our district website: Placer Union High School District - Nutrition Services

  • Inter and Intra District Transfers

  • Go to School Locator and enter your home address to learn which school’s attendance area you live in.

  • A green speech bubble icon with a white letter 'Q' inside.  I Want to Attend Placer High but…We Don’t Live in Placer High School’s Attendance Area
    A blue speech bubble icon with a white letter 'A' inside. You will need to complete an Intra-District Transfer Request. You MUST turn in your application between January 6th - January 31st.  NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Visit the PUHSD Website and scroll down to Enrolling → “Open Enrollment within PUHSD” for the Transfer Application.
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    I Want to Attend Placer High but…

    …We Don’t Live in the Placer Union High School District

    A blue speech bubble icon with a white letter 'A' inside. You will need to apply for an Inter-District Transfer. To begin the interdistrict request process, you must first complete an Inter-District Transfer Request Form form your current district of residence.
       

     

     

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