Taconic High School Counseling Office

Mission Statement: In order to foster academic excellence, and inspire students to achieve personal goals at the highest level, the Taconic High School Counseling Department focuses on communicating to instill knowledge, confidence, and humanity, while providing a safe, respectful and engaging environment in which all students can learn and grow. Together, with families, teachers, administrators, and community members, our mission is to offer a comprehensive school counseling program of services that will empower all students to maximize his or her own potential for success by acquiring 21st century skills needed to become productive students, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners in a dynamic, diverse world.

  • High School Office (413) 448-9600
  • School Counseling Office Main Line (413) 448-9602
THS School Counseling

Important Information

    Graduation Requirements

    Students wishing to earn a Pittsfield Public School District diploma must meet the following minimum class requirements:

    • English: 4
    • History: 3
    • Math: 3*
    • Science: 3
    • World Language: 1**
    • Physical Education: 4
    • Human Development: 2
    • A total of 244 Earned Credit
      • * Students with an EPP must enroll in and pass a fourth year of math
      • **CTE is exempt from Foreign Language

    Students interested in attending a four year college or university may need to take further courses to meet admissions requirements. For example, all Massachusetts State Colleges require classes:

    • English: 4
    • Math: 4
    • History: 3
    • Science: 3
    • World Language: 2
      • *(1 for CTE)
    • Physical Education: 4
    • Human Development: 2

    ** We are in the process of receiving guidance about the new MCAS policies**

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