At most high schools, every student follows the same schedule. At Purdue Polytechnic High School, every student follows their own path. Here, no two student schedules look exactly alike. That’s because learning is built around each student’s interests, goals, and growth.
Some students start the day designing robots. Others head to internships, work on passion projects, complete an AP art course, meet 1:1 with a coach, or tackle a math challenge with support from a coach.
Whether they’re catching up, moving ahead, or discovering something new, every student’s day is built with purpose.
Scroll down to see what a day can really look like — for students just starting out, students finding their voice, and students getting ready to take on the world.
A PURDUE POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
Student Experience
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life:
Raina
Raina is a 10th-grade student who loves the environment, big ideas, and getting involved. At PPHS, she’s found a place to learn, lead, and shape her future.
Advisory
Raina starts her morning by checking in with her advisory coach, setting her goals for the day, and reviewing progress toward her project deadlines. Advisory is a time for students to get organized, connect, and get support.
Passion Project
This cycle, Raina joined Coach LaBounty’s urban agriculture project. She and her team are researching how community gardens and rooftop beehives could improve city living and access to fresh food.
Math
Raina is preparing to take dual-credit math classes next year. She meets one-on-one with her math coach to review the quadratic formula, then moves to a study space to complete an online practice session. By the end of the hour, she feels confident and ready for what’s next.
Lunch
Raina spends her lunch break with friends, talking through ideas for their newsletter and catching up on school news.
Independent Project
Raina and her classmates are creating a student newsletter. Today, they’re interviewing athletes and teachers, writing drafts, and planning their first edition. With help from their coach, they’re learning how to manage deadlines, write for an audience, and lead a team.
Spanish
Raina works independently on Spanish and takes an assessment on present-tense verbs. She passes and unlocks her next lesson for the following day.
After School
Before heading home, Raina attends a student council meeting where she’s helping plan the next school-wide passion project showcase.
What Does a Day at PPHS Look Like?
At Purdue Polytechnic High School, students take core academic classes and get to choose passion-based projects that align with their interests. Here’s an example of what a student’s schedule might look like:
Sample Student Schedule
| Time | Course | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | PPHS News Team (Passion Project) | A hands-on journalism project where students produce real news content |
| 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM | World History B | A traditional core academic class |
| 10:35 AM – 11:25 AM | Intro to Engineering Design (Passion Project) | Students work in teams to build and test real prototypes like go-karts |
| 11:30 AM – 12:55 PM | Lunch | A chance to recharge, connect with peers, and relax before afternoon classes |
| 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Spanish 1B | World language credit that supports global readiness |
| 1:55 PM – 2:50 PM | Fine Arts – Drawing | Creative expression through art and design |
| 2:55 PM – 3:45 PM | Techie Pride Shop (Passion Project) | A career exploration lab with hands-on learning in trades and technology |
A Place Where You Can Be You
Whether a student is outgoing or quiet, artistic or analytical, focused on college or still figuring things out, there is a place for them at PPHS.
Our goal is simple: help every student feel like they matter. Because they do.
Want to see what life at PPHS looks like? Schedule a tour or visit one of our campuses to experience it for yourself.