Johnsburg High School
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Johnsburg High School is open for students in Northwest McHenry County. Its nickname is the Skyhawks, which is shared by only three other schools in the entire nation.
The community is wealthy, with the median income coming in at over $72,000 per year.[citation needed] It is experiencing a rapid growth, and the high school today only has about 900 students.[1]
There are a variety of courses students can take at JHS. There are currently 15 AP courses, and nearly 30% of the student population takes one AP exam in their junior or senior year. Conversely, many students opt to take part in the automotive program, and typically about 15 students per year earn their CDL license (via Rockford) as seniors.
One of the extracurricular offerings is its theatre program, which produces three performances each school year. The school has a unique theater-in-the-round.
The school boasts a great band program, including a wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble, concert band and marching band. The marching band is mandatory for any student enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. The Johnsburg Marching Skyhawks march at every home football game, as well as competitions throughout Northern Illinois.
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Johnsburg High School has an excellent theatre program that is extracurricular. There are about 100 members, 50 of which are very active in all aspects of any play, including set construction, tech, and acting. Three teachers from the school run the program, though students are generally in charge of designing and building the sets.
Plays are produced in the fall and spring, and a musical is performed in the winter. The shows usually run one or two weekends and make enough money to support the next play.
