Vacaville High School introduces PAWS. PAWS stands for Period of Academics with Support. This year we have created a schedule that includes time within the school day for students to take care of some of their academic needs. A PAWS period is scheduled every day (except Wednesday) after 4th period and before lunch. Students will report to their regular classes for PAWS on a rotating basis according to the schedule on the facing page. During this PAWS period students will have the opportunity to:
- make up tests, quizzes and other assignments
- work on homework (independently or with assistance)
- get extra help from teachers and/or student tutors
- conduct research
- work on group projects
- organize materials
- read approved materials silently

PAWS is very definitely NOT time for socializing or engaging in any behavior that distracts from the academic nature of this period. Violators will face serious consequences. Students might want to think of PAWS as a “double-fine” zone in terms of consequences for unacceptable behavior.
Procedures are in place that may allow students to choose (with permission) the class to which to report during the tutorial period. (See the “How to Get and Use a PAWS Pass” page.)