What is
Provo Academic Unified Studies or P.A.U.S. is an
integrated education program where students learn by doing. The environment is
our curriculum and the mountains, lakes, streams, and deserts are our
classrooms. Students participate in real learning by dealing with real objects,
real problems, and real situations. Self-confidence and self-assurance are
strengthened as students face and overcome physical, mental and emotional
fears. The end result is a program that emphasizes the joy and adventure found
in learning.
What credits are offered by P.A.U.S.?
Students will receive four credits upon successful
completion of this year long course. Students will earn one credit of English
(American Literature w/Dawan Coombs), one credit of science, (Earth Systems or
Geology w/ Ty Robinson), one credit of
social studies, ( U.S. History or Social Studies w/ Brian Preece), .50 of P.E. Life-Time Sports, and .50 credit
health or Introduction to E.M.T. (w/Donny Bills).
Who can take P.A.U.S.?
All juniors and seniors are invited to apply for
P.A.U.S. We believe all students have the potential to succeed and learn in
P.A.U.S. This program is designed to
reflect the student body of
When is P.A.U.S. going to be offered?
This class will be offered on ODD or GREEN days
(Periods 1,3,5 and 7). On even or white
days, students will take classes of their own choosing in the “traditional”
school setting. The class is a full year
course and students must register for the full four-block program.
How do I get into P.A.U.S.?
All interested students must complete the
application process, including the short
essay questions in this packet designed to explain the individual’s intent to
be a part of this program. The
application process will also include student and parent interviews, counselor
and administration approval, teacher recommendation(s), and a completed a
physical examination showing that the student is physically fit to participate
in the activities sponsored by P.A.U.S.
Students will also need to show proof of insurance (or purchase low-cost
school insurance).
Please keep this page as a reference if you are accepted
into the program
TO
BE SUPPLIED BY THE STUDENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS:
1. Backpacking First Aid: Safety pins,
athletic tape, variety of band-aids, antiseptic (Neosporin, etc) needle and
tweezers, sun screen, medications you may need. Sun Glasses are highly recommended.
2. Clothing suitable for outdoor
activities (hiking/packing/xc skiing/camping). Winter parka with hood, wind breaker
with hood, wool pants or thermal ski set-up, sweater, socks, hat, gloves,
mitts. We recommend clothing made of wool, not cotton.
3. Good pair of hiking boots-- these need
to be broken in before school starts.
4. Backpack for hiking and skiing.
5. Supply of watercolors and sketch
paper, as well as number of pencils of different lead values.
6. Tuesdays with Morrie, author Mitch Albom.
7. Journal to
write in
8. Camera:
digital set up recommended.
9. Class fee of $150.00. (This fee is for
bus transportation, equipment and supplies you will be using during the year).
This fee is to paid during normal registration and is not refundable whether
you complete the course or not.
10. Mountain bike that is in good working
condition. (Mountain bike is going to be used as a means of transportation on
the Provo River Trail)
11. Collecting bags, and rock collecting
bags.
12. School supplies.
The following are items that will be provided by the
class.
1. Cross-country ski equipment (if you
have your own equipment please feel free to use it).
2. 
Bus
transportation for away-from-school activities. Students cannot drive
themselves or other students to and from the activities.