Norman High School
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Norman High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Norman, Oklahoma with a steady enrollment of 1,750 students. It is accredited by North Central Association, the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Association. The school year consists of two 18-week semesters with a 7 class flexible schedule, consisting of 55 minute periods. Norman High School is part of the Norman Independent School District No. 29 of Cleveland County, Oklahoma, more commonly known as Norman Public Schools (NPS).
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[edit] Academics
Curriculum highlights include:
[edit] Dual enrollment
Juniors and seniors may take courses at local colleges and universities, including the University of Oklahoma.
[edit] CareerTech
Through different programs at NHS students are allowed to incorporate work experience into their academic plans. Orange Thumb and Tiger Stop are school business owned and operated by students in different academic areas including Business Education, Art, Drafting, Family & Consumer Science and Agricultural Education. Students interested in technical and career-specific skills to prepare for such careers as automotive, child care, computers, construction, cosmetology, industrial technology, health care, and landscape may enroll in a two-year program at Moore-Norman Technology Center, affiliated with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Bus transportation is provided both a.m. and p.m.
[edit] Communications
Journalism students produce The Trail yearbook which has received state and national awards. Some students help produce the monthly school paper, entitled Tiger Tribune. Students are provided the opportunity to study broadcasting through the production of District-wide programs on a local cable TV Channel 18.
[edit] Special education
Norman Public Schools provides comprehensive services to qualifying students.
[edit] Fine & performing arts
Norman High School offers a wide array of courses allowing for an in-depth exploration of the arts. Drawing, photography, painting, debate, drama, and modern dance are some of its specialized areas. The music department encompasses marching band, two concert bands, two concert orchestras, and choral programs. All have received superior and top honors at competitions.
[edit] Alternative education
An alternative high school program offers a different approach to learning with a nontraditional curriculum in a less structured environment.
[edit] Guidance and counseling
A team of five counselors provides support and services to students in areas including course placement, personal adjustment, and college and career counseling.
[edit] Advanced course offerings
Norman High School provides students with advanced classes and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework in a variety of subjects including:
- Advanced English I, II, & III; AP Literature & Composition; and AEGIS English (advanced mentor) III & IV
- Advanced World History 9, Advanced American History 10, AP American History, AP European History, AP American Government, AP Geography
- Accelerated Physical Science, Accelerated Biology I, AP Biology II, Accelerated Chemistry I, AP Chemistry II, and AP Physics C (Mechanics)
- Advanced Algebra, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Math Analysis, Mathematics Investigations, AEGIS Mathematics (advanced mentor) III & IV
- AP Computer Programming
- AP Psychology
- AP Studio Art
- Foreign Language programs include: AP Spanish Language, and five years of study in Spanish and French, and four years in Latin.
AEGIS English and AEGIS Math are original programs created by teachers at Norman High. Between twenty and thirty students are chosen at the end of their sophomore year for two-year intensive programs in math and English.
[edit] History
The Norman High School history began in 1894 with the construction of the Eastside High School. Eastside enjoyed the honor of being the only school in Norman and educated students from elementary school to high school. In the early 1900s this building burned down to the ground following an attempt to condemn the school. After the fire, there were no official high school buildings for 15-20 years. During this time, students were taught in homes, businesses, churches and other facilities. The second structure to house Norman High was later renamed Central Mid High.This was the high school of Norman for the next 27 years. A notable alumni is Paul Matthews (former college baseball player).
[edit] Miscellaneous
[edit] Awards
The Norman High Botball team has been the highest ranked Oklahoma Botball team at the Oklahoma Botball Regional competition (which includes teams from multiple states) from 2003-2007 including placing first in the region in 2006 & 2007, as well as winning two national championships, one in the summer of 2005 and another in the summer of 2006.
The speech and debate team, coached by Dr. Betsy Ballard won its first state championship in speech and debate in 1999. It also won the state championship in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2005. They also regularly send students to the National Debate Tournament held in June by the National Forensic League, sending a record 13 students in the summer of 2005.
[edit] Mission statement
Norman High School expects excellence, responsibility, and respect among all members of the learning community.
[edit] N.H.S. Fight Song
Fight on, Norman High! And to your school be true. Lift up your heads with pride In all you say and do. Fight on, Norman High! We'll always do our best. We are the Orange and Black of N! H! S!
Go fight N! H! S!
Go fight N! H! S!
Go fight N! H! S!
