Diamond Bar High School
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| Diamond Bar High School | |
| Location | |
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| Diamond Bar, California, United States | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Denis Paul |
| Students | 3,182 (2005) |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Rival | Walnut High School |
| Mascot | Brahma Bull |
| Publication | The Bull's Eye |
| Established | 1982 |
Diamond Bar High School (DBHS) is located in Diamond Bar, California and is part of the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The school mascot is the Brahma bull, and the school colors are purple, gold, and white. Diamond Bar High School students participate in programs such as Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB). During the school year, DBHS received an Academic Performance Index of 845, and 95% of students passed the California High School Exit Exam.[citation needed] The Advanced Placement Program in Calculus program was named the “World’s Best” by the College Board. In 2005, the College Board also recognized Diamond Bar High School's AP Calculus program as the top performing large size (1000+) school.[1]
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History
Diamond Bar High School was founded in 1981. Its first students came from Walnut High School, Chaparral and Suzanne Middle School. The first principal of the school was Walt Holmes and the first activities director was Dale Favier. The first student body president was Randy Thomas, the current technology coordinator at the high school.
Student Body Government (United Student Body)
Diamond Bar High School's student body government is called the United Student Body (USB). This differs from other schools with Associated Student Body (ASB) programs. At DBHS, there are six executive board members who are elected in December: President, Vice-President, Speaker of the House, Inter-Organizational Chairperson, Secretary, and Financial Director. They, along with their appointed commissioners, begin their terms in January and serve for a regular year (instead of a school year). The official transition from the old officers to the new officers takes place at the Extollation/Installation Banquet.
USB Inter-Organizational Council
The Inter-Organizational Council (IOC) is composed of IOC representatives from every club and class on campus. IOC Representatives are required to attend the monthly meetings and participate in the yearly "Calendar Signing Party." [2]
USB Senate
The USB Senate is composed of the USB Commissioners appointed by the Executive Board at the beginning of each calendar year. The Senate assists the Executive Board during Senate meetings. The Senate also organizes and regulates DBHS's student activities. More information is available in the student constitution DBHS Constitution and the DBHS By-Laws
USB House of Representatives
The USB House of Representatives is composed of the representatives from each homeroom (4th period) class. The representatives meet once a month and offer input and advice on school activities.
Academic Programs
Diamond Bar High School has several different academic programs for students to join. Participation in these programs is not required to graduate.
Calculus Program
Diamond Bar High School ranked first in the nation for AP Calculus among high schools with 3000 students or more. [3]
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is administered by the IB Organization. The program offers college level courses to students and offers students the opportunity to take IB Test in approved classes for college credit. Dena Lordi is the current IB coordinator. The very first year it started its program was in the fall of 2001.[citation needed]
Pathways Academy
Pathways is a "school within a school" program. The program offers a different school and class schedule and gives students the opportunity to combine things that the students learn. The curriculum includes a broad range of college preparatory courses and work experience classes.[4] Julie Salas is the current Pathways Academy Director.[citation needed]
Campus
Each of the buildings on campus have Western names. This naming convention was started in 1983 when the school was first built.
Notable alumni
- Jim Edmonds, 1988, Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals
- Keith Van Horn, 1993, Basketball, Dallas Mavericks
- Mike Burns (baseball pitcher), Baseball, Cincinnati Reds
- Teddy Park, Lead rapper and leader of 1TYM
- Taebin (Danny Im), Lead vocalist of 1TYM
- Stephanie Hwang (stage name: Tiffany), member of Korean pop group Girls' Generation
- Jason Wright, Football, Cleveland Browns
