North Springs High School

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North Springs High School
Front entrance of the school.
Established 1963
School type Public
Principal Dr. Vicky L. Ferguson
Students 1,773
Colors
Mascot		 Orange & Blue
Spartan
Location 7447 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
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North Springs High School is a public secondary school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It is the only Arts and Sciences magnet school in Fulton County and is part of the Fulton County School System. Students may participate in the Visual & Performing Arts component and/or the Mathematics & Science component depending on their qualifications and interests. Students participating in the Visual & Performing Arts component study in the areas of Music, Visual Art, Dance, or Drama through group and class activities, exhibits, performances, and community involvement. Students in the Mathematics and Science component can take Math and Science classes that would not normally be available in high school, e.g. Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry

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[edit] School Information

North Springs High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS) and the Georgia Department of Education. The vast majority of the 2005 graduating class (97%) attends a four or two year college, and 68% of the 2005 graduating class are HOPE scholars. North Springs was a Georgia School of Excellence, a Grammy Signature School, and a US News Report Outstanding High School. It was also one of Newsweek Magazine's Top 500 High Schools. It should be noted that the aforementioned awards were given in the past and were meant to reflect the status of the educational institution during the year in which the award was given. Therefore, even though North Springs High School did receive the aforementioned awards, the awards do not necessarily accurately reflect the educational institution as it is today.

SAT Averages
Verbal Math Total
2005 Composite 542 543 1085
2004 Composite 550 558 1108
2003 Composite 532 546 1078
2005 M/S Magnet 612 561 1173
2005 Arts Magnet 554 535 1089
2005 Dual Magnet 631 630 1261
2005 County Mean 520 536 1056
2005 Georgia Mean 497 496 993
2005 National Mean 508 520 1028
ACT Averages
NSHS System State
2005 Composite 22 21 20
2004 Composite 23 20 21
2003 Composite 21 21 20

[edit] Notable alumni

  • Usher Raymond - R&B Singer
  • Channing Crowder - Linebacker for the Miami Dolphins (from University of Florida)
  • Alan Gilmer - Upcoming and talented Interior Designer
  • John Schneider - Actor from Dukes of Hazzard television show
  • Verron Haynes- Running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers (from University of Georgia)
  • Aisling Sistrunk- Actress from Nickelodeon series My Brother and Me and voice of Miss Swallos on Stripperella (2003-2004).
  • Brian Gamsey - Freelance philospher and ideologist
  • Mikey Post - Upcoming Hollywood actor

[edit] Contact information

  • Telephone: (770) 551-2490
  • Fax: (770) 551-2498
  • Guidance Department: (770) 551-5884
  • Guidance Department Fax: (770) 551-2495
  • Attendance Office: (770) 551-5885
  • Theater Box Office: (770) 512-7197

[edit] North Springs Cluster

North Springs High School draws students from a cluster of middle and elementary school, which work together to complete k-12 education. The cluster includes the following schools:

[edit] Student Activities

Academic Organizations

  • Diplomacy Club
  • Junior State of America
  • Math Team
  • Mock Trial Team

Athletic & Recreational

  • Golf Club
  • JROTC Drill Team
  • Safari Club
  • The High Country Adventure Club
  • The Rowing Club
  • Ultimate

Career/Success Organizations

  • Future Business Leaders of America
  • Future Teacher's Club
  • VICA
  • VOCA

Computers & Electronics

  • Anime Club
  • Computer Security Club
  • E3 - Video Gaming Club
  • Technology Student Association (TSA)

Hobbies & Interests

  • Asian Club
  • Cereal Club
  • Chess Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Bad Movie Club
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • RTS and RPG
  • Secular Alliance of North Springs
  • Trash to Treasures
  • Younglife

Linguistic Organizations

  • Latin Club
  • Le Cercle Francais
  • Spanish Club

Music Ensembles

  • Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Spartan Jazz Ensemble
  • Spartan Marching Band
  • Tri-M Music Honor Society

Performing Arts

  • Film Club
  • International Thespian Society
  • JROTC Color Guard
  • NSHS Tech Crew
  • Show Choir
  • Urban Arts Club

Science/Environmental Organizations

  • Environmental Club
  • Science National Honor Society
  • Science Team

Service/Volunteer Organizations

  • 21st Century Leaders
  • Beta Club
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Heifer Club
  • Interact
  • Make-A-Wish Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Ronald McDonald House Club
  • Safety Ambassadors
  • SPEAK/GSA

Student Government

  • Student Council
  • Freshman Class Council
  • Sophomore Class Council
  • Junior Class Council
  • Senior Class Council
  • Student Leadership Association

Student Publications

  • Oracle (Newspaper)
  • Phalanx (Yearbook)

Visual Arts

  • Art National Honor Society

Writing & Reading

  • Spoken Word Club

[edit] Support Organizations

  • Local School Advisory Council (LSAC): provides advice, recommendations, and assistance to the principal. Georgia law details the composition of the council, its responsibilities, and procedures for conducting business.
  • Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA): collaborates on projects that benefit students at North Springs and that bring valuable resources to the classroom.
  • Friends of North Springs High School (FONSHS) Foundation: is dedicated to supporting the programs at North Springs.

[edit] External links

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