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SHS is a comprehensive high school
which provides a broad range of programs
from Advanced Placement Courses, Technical
Vocational Programs (Industrial Education
& Business) as well as an exceptional
Special Education Program.
SHS celebrates its cultural diversity. Martin Luther King
Day is used as a Springboard for student activities focusing
on the positive attributes of a diverse population. One
of the newest clubs on campus is Collage. This is a multicultural
club that brings students together to share and enjoy their
diversity.
SHS has developed and implemented a very successful English
as a Second Language (ESL) program. Students receive specialized
help in ESL classes as well as support in the regular classroom.
One full time teacher and two educational assistants staff
this program.
This year SHS hired a full time
community liaison. The person filling the
position works to continue the
communication between the Latino community
and the school community.
SHS students work on numerous community service projects
which include the annual Day of Caring, food drives, clothing
drives, a tree of joy at Christmas time, as well as support
for the Children's Miracle Network through the Ms. Miller
and Mr. SHS Pageants. All of these activities are sponsored
and facilitated by the many student organizations at SHS.
There are over 613 students taking advantage of our Drama
and nationally acclaimed Music programs (Performing Arts).
These students represent 45% of our total student population.
Research has affirmed that students involved in the performing
arts at SHS can be seen in the new multimillion dollar,
state of the art, performing arts facilities completed in
1997.
SHS students have both athletic and
club activities available to them
throughout the year. Athletic teams had
686 students participation, while clubs
had 568 students participating. There is
some duplication in these numbers. Each
student may participate in more than one
activity. Studies have shown that
participation in co-curricular activities
is a single common trait among successful
adults.
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