York Suburban Senior High School
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| York Suburban High School | |
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| Established | 1958 |
| Type | Public |
| Head | Daniel Roesch |
| Location | Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Enrollment | 834 (as of 2006) |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Colors | Orange and Black |
| Homepage | http://www.yshs.k12.pa.us/seniorhigh/ |
York Suburban High School is a Middle-States accredited, comprehensive four-year high school with an enrollment of 834 students. The school is located in a residential neighborhood at 1800 Hollywood Drive on the corner of Southern Road and Hollywood Drive in Spring Garden Township, PA.
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[edit] History
York Suburban opened its doors in September 1958 as a school housing approximately 1250 students in grades 7-12. At the time, there were 53 instructors on a team of 61 professionals. Later, the school was modified to accommodate only grades 9-12, as it does today.
The current student body is comprised of 232 ninth grade students, 196 tenth grade students, 211 juniors and 194 seniors.
[edit] Faculty
The current principal is Daniel Roesch. Of its faculty of 73 certified professionals, 85% have completed their master's degree. Teaching experience averages 20 years. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.
[edit] Curriculum
Students may select from 150 courses to fill a seven-period day (7:55 - 3:00) on a six day cycle. Offerings in English, social studies, science, mathematics and foreign languages (4) are year-long courses taught at the General, College Preparatory (CP), and College Preparatory Advanced (CPA) levels. CPA courses are considered honors courses, and weighted 1.1 or 1.2, rather that 1.0 for all others. Full year courses are awarded 1.0 credits; semester courses, 0.5 mathematics, and 7 in electives including required course in health and computer applications
[edit] Extra-Curricular Activities
The extracurricular opportunities at York Suburban are very extensive. Twenty athletic teams compete for the Trojans of YS. Theatre opportunities include a junior and senior class play, drama club, annual musical and a chapter of the International Thespian Society. There is a National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, French and German Honor Society. The music program includes opportunities in Marching and Concert band, Concert Choir, YS Singers, Stage Band, String Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. There is an active Student Council with a membership of approximately 90 students who maintain a $18,000 budget. YS boasts an award winning yearbook and a student newspaper. There is an active Quest club, Calligraphy club and Model United Nations. A large percentage of the student population is active in at least one extracurricular program.
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