Del Campo High School

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Location
Del Campo High School

Fair Oaks, California
Information
School district	San Juan Unified School District
Principal	Vera Vaccaro (Principal)
Enrollment	1,781^[1]
Type	Public high school
Grades	9 to 12
Campus	Suburban
Team name	Cougars
Color(s)	Blue & Gold
Established	1963
Homepage	Del Campo High School Online

Del Campo High School, a member of the San Juan Unified School District, is a public high school in Fair Oaks, California.

1 Academic curriculum
2 Extracurricular activities
3 Notable alumni
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Academic curriculum

Del Campo’s academic program is validated by an Academic Performance Index increase of 56 points over a three year period. In 1995, Del Campo adopted the 4X4 Block Schedule which enables students to focus on four ninety-two minute classes each term. This allows students to complete eight more classes than others would on a traditional schedule and are well-prepared for the academic demands of a university. In 1996, Del Campo High School received California Distinguished High School honors. All students are encouraged to challenge themselves in college prep classes, which may include honors classes in English, Science, and Social Studies, as well as Advanced Placement classes in Art History, Calculus, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Spanish and United States History. Tutoring is a component of the AVID program and after school tutoring is available for all students.

Del Campo has a number of exemplary co-curricular and extra curriculum programs that foster the positive learning environment. Students who are members of the yearbook, the Decamhian, or the newspaper, the ROAR, as well as cadets in the Air Force JROTC program, have been nationally recognized for performance in the programs. Del Campo’s athletic program is one of the finest in the Sac Joaquin section. An extended Fine and Performing Arts program affords students opportunities in music, art and theater.

[edit] Extracurricular activities

Air Force JROTC CA-863rd Cadet Squadron - The JROTC unit has established a record on inspections and extra curricular activities that places Cougar Cadets # 1 in California and in the top ten units in the nation. Colonel Earl Farney, USAF (Ret.) and Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth Fears, USAF (Ret.) currently run the program.

Yearbook The Decamhian - Del Campo's yearbook, titled the Decamhian, short for Del Campo High Annual, is the proud recipient of 16 National Pacemaker Awards and 13 National Scholastic Press Association All-American Awards, as well as 14 Gold Crown Awards and 2 Silver Crown Awards awarded by Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Newspaper The ROAR - winner of a Gold Medal from the American Scholastic Press Association, as well as a six time winner of the prestigious Columbia Press Association’s Gold Medal, placing seventh in the nation in 1998.

AVID Del Campo is a National Demonstration school. It usually graduates the AVID class with 100% college enrollment.

[edit] Notable alumni

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