Asheboro High School

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Asheboro High School
Image:School front.jpg
Address
1221 South Park Street Asheboro, North Carolina, 27203, United States
Website
http://www.asheboro.k12.nc.us/ahs/
Information
Principal	Dr. Larry Riggan
Vice principal	Mr. Kemper Fitch, Mrs. Nancy Moody, Mr. John Eggleston
School type	High school
Grades	9-12
Language	English
Mascot	Blue Comet
Team name	Blue Comets
Colors	Royal Blue and White
Enrollment	1307 (11/12/2006)

Asheboro High School is a high school in the Asheboro City Schools system.

1 Overview
2 Athletics
3 Mission Statement
4 Beliefs

[edit] Overview

Asheboro High School is the only high school in the Asheboro City Schools District. The current campus was constructed between 1949 and 1953, with a major addition to the gymnasium made in 1980 and further renovations made in the early 1990s. The recent annexation of the Sir Robert Motel (a former establishment widely recognized by many in Asheboro as a cheap but reliable brothel, and, on occasion, an inner-city morgue) has expanded space for classes and a Professional Development Center (nicknamed "Comet Corner"). The student body numbers approximately 1,300.

[edit] Athletics

Asheboro High School's mascot is the Blue Comet. They play in the NCHSAA's 3-A division.

[edit] Mission Statement

"We are committed to providing students with opportunities that will enable them to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners and productive citizens."

[edit] Beliefs

Student learning is the chief priority for the school.
A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Exceptional students (e. g., special education, limited English proficiency, gifted and talented, etc.) require special services and resources.
Positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff enhance a student’s self-esteem.
Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.
Students need to apply their learning in meaningful contexts.
Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.
Teachers who can coach football are better for students than teachers who can actually teach.
The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is to enable students to become confident, productive, self-directed, lifelong learners.