West Covina High School
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| West Covina High School | |
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| Home of Scholars and Champions | |
| Established | Spartans: 1950s Bulldogs :1988 |
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| School type | Public Secondary |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| School District | West Covina Unified School District |
| Principal | Bradley T. Manning (Interm) |
| Location | West Covina, California, United States |
| Students | 2827 |
| Faculty | 185 |
| Colors | Blue and White (Spartans) Maroon and Gold (Bulldogs) |
| Mascot | The Spartans (1950-1988) The Bulldogs (1988-Present) |
| Website | West Covina High School |
West Covina High School (WCHS) is a four year comprehensive secondary school located in West Covina, California. The school was first established the in 1950s, but in 1988 it merged with Edgewood High School into its current incarnation. In 2005 WCHS became fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and a California Distinguished School. The interim principal is Bradley T. Manning, replacing former principal Jim Coombs who was promoted to assistant superintendent of the city of Monrovia.
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[edit] Demographics
Similar to other schools in the area, there has been a decrease in the percentage of white students, possibly due to the white flight that has afflicted the San Gabriel Valley. The concentration of African American students has also decreased over the years. However, there has been an increase in the number and percentage of Hispanic students. There is a large number of Asian American students, who are of mainly of Chinese, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent. Filipino students have also become noticeably larger in number and percentage. Students choose to attend West Covina High School because of the amazing programs, opportunities, and people. West Covina High School also has one of the best extracurricular activity programs in the area.
[edit] Demographics by ethnicity; 2005-2006
- Hispanic/Latino: 65.2%
- Asian: 11%
- White: 10%
- African American: 6.9%
- Filipino: 5.9%
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
- Pacific Islander: 0.2%
- Mulitple or no response: 0%
[edit] Academics
Honors & AP courses offered
Honors courses:
| courses | Grades Eligible |
Subject | Currently Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra II Honors | 9-10 | Mathmatics |  |
| Geometry Honors | 9-10 | Mathmatics | |
| Pre-Calculus Honors (include Trigonometry) |
10-11 | Mathmatics | |
| Biology Honors | 9-10 | Science | |
| Chemistry Honors | 10-12 | Science | |
| Physics Honors | 10-12 | Science |  |
| English I Honors | 9 | English | |
| English I Accelerated (Not fully a Honors course) |
9 | English | |
| English II Honors | 10 | English | |
| World History/Cultures Honors | 10 | History | |
AP courses:
| courses | Grades Eligible |
Subject | Currently Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | 11-12 | Science | |
| AP Chemistry | 11-12 | Science | |
| AP Environmental Science | 11-12 | Science | |
| AP Physics | 11-12 | Science | |
| AP Psychology | 11-12 | Science | |
| AP Calculus | 11-12 | Mathmatics | |
| AP Statistics | 11-12 | Mathmatics | |
| AP English Language & Composition | 11 | English | |
| AP English Literature & Composition | 12 | English | |
| AP French Language | 11-12 | Foreign Language | |
| AP German Language | 11-12 | Foreign Language | |
| AP Mandarin Language (Chinese) | 11-12 | Foreign Language | |
| AP Spanish Language | 11-12 | Foreign Language | |
| AP Spanish Literature | 11-12 | Foreign Language | |
| AP Microeconomics (must be taken concurrently with AP U.S. Government & Politics) |
12 | History | |
| AP United States Government & Politics (must be taken concurrently with AP Microeconomics) |
12 | History | |
| AP United States History | 11 | History | |
| AP World History | 10-12 | History | |
| AP Music Theory | 10-12 | Music-Vocal | |
| AP Studio Art | 11-12 | Fine Art | |
[edit] Athletics
West Covina High School consists of many athletic teams which have achieved CIF and League titles. In 2004, WCHS defeated South Hills High School to win their first CIF title in over 40 years. The boy's varsity cross country team currently has a 4-year winning streak that continues even with the loss of the notable Mercado twins and Johnny Yerena who took them to CIF in 2005. In 2005, WCHS's basketball programs both won League Titles, the first time in a decade for either. The WCHS Soccer programs both won League Titles as well. The Wrestling Program is also well regarded and took League in 2005, advancing to Regionals and then State.
Fall Season
- Boys: Football Headed by Coach Mike Maggorie, Water Polo Headed by Coach Michael Braham
- Girls: Volleyball Headed by Coach Mercury Simonian, Tennis Headed by Coach Mark McConville
- Co-Ed Cross Country Headed By Coach Frank Gonzales
Winter Season
- Boys: Basketball Headed By Coach Gary Prestater, Soccer Headed By Coach Desmond Baker
- Girls: Basketball Headed By Coach Marcene Guerrerro, Soccer Headed By Coach Danielle Broshack, Water Polo Headed By Coach Michael Braham
- Co-Ed Wrestling Headed By Coach Donnie and Shirley Stephens
Spring Season
- Boys: Baseball Headed By Coach Drew Lorenger, Swimming Headed By Coach Michael Braham, Tennis Headed by Coach Brint Newlon
- Girls: Softball Headed By Coach Dan Woodard, Swimming Headed By Coach Michael Braham
- Co-Ed Badminton Headed By TBA, Golf Headed By Coach Jim Jastrab, Track and field Headed By Coach Frank Gonzales
In the 2004-2005 school year, a Hockey Team existed, but currently the program does not exist.
[edit] Fine Arts Programs
- Dance/Drill
- All-Male Hip-Hop Dance
- Band
- Drumline
- Colorguard
- Chamber Choir
- WescovAires
- Drama
- Comedy Sportz
- Spirit Team
[edit] Notable Programs
West Covina High School has two sister schools, one in Germany and one in Japan. The Japanese exchange program has taken place annually for the past 17 years with Yamanashi Gaukin High School in Kofu, Japan. The German Exchange Program has taken place every other year since 1979 with Moltkestrasse Gymnasium in Gummersbach, Germany.
In the 2005-2006 school year, WCHS has debuted the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program headed by Major Frank Toledo(Ret.) and Staff Sargent Corneilius Walker(Ret.)
In 2006, the Robotics Alliance of West Covina (RAWC) took first place in the Southern California Regional Competition and took second place in the World in the FIRST Robotics Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.
[edit] Student Government
| West Covina High School Associated Student Body | |
| Established | Spartans: 1950s Bulldogs :1988 |
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| School type | Student Government |
| Director | Ms. Melanie Wong |
| Location | West Covina, California, United States |
| Members | 39 (32 voting including 7 Executive Board members and 8 Class Representitves, 7 non voting) |
| Website | West Covina High School Associated Student Body |
The Associated Student Body (ASB) of WCHS is headed by 7 executive board members: The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commissioner of Clubs, Commissioner of Recognition, and Commissioner of Events. The ASB cabinet includes 33 members, currently a body of 26 voting and 7 non-voting members. Official Cabinet meetings take place during 4th period on Thursdays to discuss future plans, passing checks and events.
The House of Representatives (HOR) take place on the first Thursday of the month and headed by the Vice President. Representatives are designated by their 4th period to represent the campus. The HOR discuss current events on the campus, and help provide feedback to the ASB Cabinet to then discuss the issues at hand further.
The Inter-Club Council (ICC) take place on the first Wednedsay of the month and headed by the Commissioner of Clubs. Each club on campus must designate a representitve to the ICC. The ICC discuss future events, issues regarding club accounts and events, and communicating club needs and concerns to the ASB Cabinet.
The Rennaisance Program works with ASB to promote achievement on and off campus. Each week Rennisance and the staff help choose a Student of the Week, Athelete(s) of the Week, Classified Staff of the Week, and Tireless Teacher of the Week. Every Semester, Rennisance holds an assembely to recognize students (academic and non academic) achievements, and also Staff and Students nominate a Most Inspirational Student and Teacher.
The School Site Council (SSC) consists of Class representatives, Faculty, Staff and the community to discuss funds and their distribution through the School Imporvement Program (SIP). Meetings usually take place on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month.
The current ASB director is Ms. Melanie Wong. The current Rennisance director is Mr. Danny Batimana.
[edit] Clubs and Organizations
| clubs | Website |
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| Creative Writing | — |
| Journalism (Newsbytes) | http://www.wchsnewsbytes.com |
| Quest | — |
| RAWC (Robotics) (Robotics Alliance of West Covina) |
http://www.rawc.net/index.htm |
| AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) |
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| Best Buddies | — |
| The Cause | — |
| ExQu (Excellent Quest) |
http://exquwchs.googlepages.com |
| German Club | — |
| GEO (Global Exchange Organization) |
http://www.wchsgeo.org |
| Speech/Debate | — |
| Science Explorer | — |
| Interect | http://wchsinteract.vivid-hosting.net/ |
| LEO | — |
| Key Club | — |
| NHS (National Honor Society) |
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| CSF (California Scholarship Federation) |
http://westcovinacsf.googlepages.com |
| AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) |
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| Art Club | — |
| Band/Colorguard | — |
| Cheer/Spirit Team | — |
| Choir Union | — |
| Comedy Sportz | — |
| Dance/Drill & All-Male Team |
http://www.wchsdancedrill.org/ |
| Thespians/Drama | — |
| Academic Decathlon | http://wchsacademicdecathlon.googlepages.com/ |
| Leadership | — |
| Renaissance | http://www.wchsrenaissance.com |
| L.U.N.A. | — |
| Graduating Classes (Current classes: class of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) |
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[edit] Traditions and Memorials
During football home games, the band traditionally plays songs from USC, except for the fight song and Alma Mater, both of which are original compositions.
[edit] Yearly API
| Year | API Base Data | API Growth Data | Growth Target | Actual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | 576 | — | — |
| 1999 | 576 | 599 | 11 | 23 |
| 2000 | 599 | 595 | 10 | 12 |
| 2001 | 595 | 626 | 10 | 26 |
| 2002 | 626 | 633 | 9 | 7 |
| 2003 | 633 | 695 | 8 | 60 |
| 2004 | 695 | 720 | 5 | 25 |
| 2005 | 720 | 738 | 4 | 18 |
| 2006 | 738 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
[edit] Alma Mater
Alma Mater, we praise you
Your strength makes us born anew,
From the ashes of the old world,
You've risen strong and true.
So together as Bulldogs
We fight to be free.
And for West Covina,
Maroon and Gold,
Will project us onto victory!
Alma Mater, hear our love for you.
-Dr. Louis Sergio
