Licensed School Counselors are Master’s Degree trained professionals who support academic planning, college and career readiness, along with personal and social growth. For more information on the role of the school counselor, please visit the Minnesota School Counselors Association or the American School Counselor Association.

Counselors are available by appointment, email, and voicemail.  

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self harm or suicide 

please use one of the numbers listed below:

• 24 hour emergency: 911

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24 hours: Call or Text to 988 

• Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line & Referral Service: 828-HELP (4357) or 1-800-462-5525

Transcripts are legal documents that record student grades and credits earned.  Transcripts received from an accredited program will be accepted and data recorded onto the student's ISD 186 transcript. 

Pequot Lakes High School Transcripts

If you need to request your Pequot Lakes High School transcript to be sent to a college, scholarship, yourself, etc, click the link below. For your first request you will need to set up an account before you can login.

PARCHMENT

**There is no charge per transcript for current students. Email confirmation will be sent when the transcript has been sent. It is advised that you set up your Parchment account with your personal email address so that you can access your account after graduation.

FAQ about Parchment

• Parchment Quick Guide
• Create a Parchment Account (video)
• Edit Email in Account (video)
• Ordering a Transcript

Central Lakes College Transcripts

Did you take a College in the Schools course and/or PSEO course from CLC?

If so, request your transcript HERE.

Pine Technical College Transcripts

Did you take College American Sign Language as a High School student?

If so, request your transcript HERE.

For more information on FASFA, click here.

Check out our College Rep Calendar here! This shows the dates that college reps from various schools will be in person at the high school (in the commons) for your convenience.

Need a letter of recommendation? Fill out this request form.

Don't forget to check our Scholarship link on the main High School page regularly. It is a valuable resource that provides access to local and national scholarships as well as general information and tips.

PLHS Credit Requirements for Graduation

• Students must earn a minimum of 26 credits, that include credits in the required subject areas.

• Community Service Volunteer Hours: 20 or Day of Caring  

Student participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right.

• Students who have completed the requirements for graduation by the last day of school will be allowed to participate in graduating exercises. 
• Participation may be denied for appropriate reasons, which may include discipline. 
• Graduation exercises are under the control and direction of building administration. 
• Students will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies if they quit attending any scheduled courses or will not have completed the required credits to graduate by the last day of school.

Minnesota Graduation Rule Information  

The Minnesota Graduation Rule requires credits, courses, and participation in state approved assessments. The credit  and course requirements are included in the 26 credits required to graduate from PLHS.     

REGISTRATION TIPS

• Students need to review their choices carefully as the completed registration form is a "contract." The registration choices will be used to plan the master schedule and staffing for the upcoming year.

• Electives: Choose elective courses with care. Please list them in the order of preference. if your first choice courses are not available, you will be scheduled with a course from your alternate list.

• Students should review the PLHS Course Registration Guide with parents/guardians to discuss courses and selections.

• Students should not sign up for a course with the intent of trying it out and dropping it if it is not what they like.

• Make sure you meet the prerequisites for the courses which you are requesting.

 

RESOURCES

Course Registration Guide, 2023-2024

9th Grade Registration Form, 2023-2024

10th Grade Registration Form, 2023-2024

11th Grade Registration, 2023-2024

12th Grade Registration, 2023-2024