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Awards |
Texas Pathfinder Collaborative Award, Newsweek-"America's Best High School" designation (2007), "D" Magazine's "Best Public High School in Dallas designation (2003) |
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Special features |
special education program, independent study, gifted and talented, virtual/online |
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Dress code |
No dress code |
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School Mission
- VISION:
Student learning and achievement...
All learners will take a curriculum of rigor that includes Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses prior to graduation. Learners will meet state standard at proficient or above; meet standards (3 or above) on AP exams; score above national norms on SAT, ACT, and on other standardized instruments. Students will graduate in four years with college credit, ready for admission to competitive post-secondary degree programs without remediation.
CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS:
We believe...
...in a commitment to life-long learning and growth.
...in equity and equal opportunity for all.
...in the value of diversity.
...that adaptability is necessary.
...in unity fostered by common goals and traditions.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish and Chinese.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with autism, language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities, limited intellectual functioning, orthopedic impairments, multiple disabilities and other health impairments.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on accelerated learning, honors, college preparation.
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Newman Smith is led by the twelve strategies of the New American High School Program,its Core Values and Mission statement... http://www.sonoma.edu/cihs/nahs/history.html
- NSHS houses an International Business Academy.Over 170 students from across the district are enrolled in this unique "school within a school."
- NSHS's AP program is one of the best in the country.In 2004, 336 students took 634 AP exams. 71% of test-takers scored a 3 or higher on AP in 2004.
- NSHS has a Science/Engineering Pathway program designed to prepare learners for technology-related careers.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and wrestling.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, band, theater/drama, chorus, photography, drawing/painting, ceramics, dance, School Dance Company and "Gallery In Motion".
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Parent and Community Support
- Parents are involved via an extremely active Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA). Parents are involved via booster clubs for organizations and they volunteer their time to assist teachers with trips, fund-raising activities and copying chores.
Other news or notes
- NSHS has 11 National Merit Finalists, 13 National Merit Semi-finalists, 11 National Merit Commended Scholars and 4 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars in the 2005 National Merit Program Competition. NSHS has one National Achievement Scholarship Program participant(for Black American students).A student can graduate with 20-30 college hours via AP/dual enrollment.
| College and Work Preparation |
- Less than 20% of graduates go to 2-year colleges.
- 60-79% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1970-1979.
- District provides transportation to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: Dewitt Perry Middle School; Ted Polk Middle School and Dan F. Long Middle School.
- Most of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Security guard(s) (full or part-time); Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension; closed campus. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: START Team (peer abuse prevention), Full Time Police Resource Officer.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- This school has an emphasis in: Advanced Placement Program, International Business Academy, Science/Engineering Pathway.
- Regular classroom hours: 7:30 to 2:30.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Schools and Colleges in 2004.
- Principal has been at this school for 4 years.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 08/15/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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