Knob Noster High School
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| Knob Noster High School | |
| Location | |
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| 504 South Washington Street Knob Noster, Missouri, United States of America |
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| Information | |
| School district | Knob Noster R-VIII School District |
| Superintendent | Margaret Anderson |
| Principal | Royal Peterson |
| Enrollment |
442 (2006) |
| Faculty | 48 |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Song | "Boosting The Old High School" |
| Motto | Utile Dulci
The Useful with the Beautiful |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Established | 1963 |
| Homepage | Knob Noster HS Online |
Knob Noster High School (KNHS) is an accredited American public high school located in Knob Noster, Missouri (USA) and is part of the Knob Noster R-VIII School District. The school has been designated an A+ School by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).[1] The district was one of the first school districts in Missouri to receive this accreditation. The school maintains a 16:1 student to staff ratio.
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[edit] History
The first graduating class of Knob Noster was in 1920. Formerly, students attended what is now the Knob Noster Middle School, as their High School. The KNHS Alumnus have a website, where many alumni keep in touch[2].
[edit] MOVIP
Knob Noster High School is one of many schools across Missouri to take part in the MOVIP [3] program, which provides affordable, high-quality, standards-based supplemental and full-time online coursework for Missouri schools needing credit retrieval, advanced courses, curriculum enhancements and/or to resolve scheduling conflicts."[3]
[edit] Classes
Classes at Knob Noster High School begin at 7:55 and end at 3:04. A block schedule is used. Each day contains four Classes and one Seminar.
[edit] Courses
The school offers a range of courses.[4]
| Social Studies | Communication Arts | Science | Maths |
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| Western Civilization | Communication Arts I | Biology | Algebra I |
| 19th Century History and Government | Communication Arts II | Advanced Biology | Geometry |
| 20th Century American History | Communication Arts III | Chemistry | Algebra II |
| AP European History | Communication Arts IV | Advanced Chemistry | Alg III/Trig |
| College Prep Communication Arts | Chemistry III/ Lab Assistant | D.C College Algebra/Statistics | |
| Journalism | Earth Science | Algebra A | |
| Speech | Physical Science | Algebra B | |
| Reading Improvement | Physics | Applied Geometry | |
| ELL/ English Language Learner | Anatomy and Physiology | Calculus (D.C or AP) | |
| Principles of Technology I and II |
[edit] Electives
The school offers several elective courses.[4]
| Social Studies | Vocational Business Education | Industrial Technology | Vocational Family and Consumer Science | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | Vocational Agriculture | Air Force JROTC | Additional Electives |
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| Sociology | Personal Finance | Exploration of Technology | Career and Family Leadership | Spanish I | Art I-IV | Agriculture Science I | A Journey into Aviation History AS-100 | A+ Tutor |
| Psychology | Computer Literacy | Materials and Processes I | Nutrition and Wellness | Spanish II | Concert Choir | Agriculture Science II | Global and Cultural Studies AS-200 | Cadet Teaching |
| Civil War | Accounting I and II | Materials and Processes II | Food Science | Spanish III | Honors Choir | Wildlife Management and Greenhouse Operations | The Science of Flight AS-210 | Flag Corps |
| Civil Rights Movement | Business Technology I and II | Special Projects in Materials | Family Living and Parenthood | Spanish IV | Band | The Exploration of Space AS-300 | Drivers Education | |
| Contemporary Issues I and II | Business and Personal Law | Computer Aided Drafting | Child Development, Care and Guidance | French I | Jazz Band | Astronomy AS-310 | Yearbook | |
| Comparative World Religions | Desktop Publishing | Clothing and Textiles | French II | Drama I-IV | Option 1: Management of the Cadet Corps AS-400 | Gifted and Talented | ||
| Multimedia | Housing, Home Furnishings and Equipment | French III | Option 2: Survival AS-410 | Office Aide | ||||
| Intro and Advanced Programming | Child Development, Care and Guidance | French IV | Library Aide[5] |
[edit] Athletics
Knob Noster is a member of MSHSAA. The athletic programs at Knob Noster participate in the Missouri River Valley Conference.
- Female:Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.
- Male: Basebal, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Wrestling, and Track and Field. KNHS is known for its wrestling program, placing third in the state in Class 1A in 2007.[6]
[edit] Organizations
The following is a complete list of organizations and clubs at Knob Noster High School.[7]
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[edit] Science Olympiad/Academic Bowl
The Knob Noster Science Olympiad team has gone to the state competition multiple times, and a large majority of its members are also in the Academic Bowl, which has also done incredibly well, placing fourth in conference, with 3 MRVC All-Conference members. The first academic bowl contest was held 28 November 2007, at Lexington High School, Scores to Come. Varsity placed 3rd with a 1-2 record, losing to Lexington by five points, to Boonville by 15 points, and beat Carrolton by 145 points. Congragulations to the varsity team. Knob Noster Mini-Tourney The Knob Noster High School placed fourth of seven teams at their own meet, First went to Oak Grove, Second went to Odessa, Third to Boonville, Fourth to Knob Noster, Fifth to Lexington, and Sixth to Pleasant Hill. The team got third in Conference and District.
[edit] Student Council
The Knob Noster Student Council once again won the Honor Council award for the state of Missouri. "The Missouri Association of Student Councils awards schools for outstanding performance as a Council. Applications for The Honor Council Award are submitted to MASC. The award is criteria based. If a school meets all of the prescribed criteria, that school receives the award. This award has been established to honor student councils that have a comprehensive program promoting student activities and student leadership. The award is the highest honor that Missouri Association of Student Councils bestows on one of its members."[8]
[edit] FBLA
Currently a Knob Noster FBLA member holds the position as Report for the District 10 FBLA.
[edit] ARJROTC
AFJROTC is a four-year program that provides many opportunities to go into the Air force or other services. It teaches leadership. Taking this class also helps you understand the military better. They also have Drill Team and Color Guard for the cadets to join, along with other activities.
[edit] Music program
In the 06-07 School Year
- The Knob Noster Concert Band Received a 1 overall rating. The Band received a 1-,1,1 and a 1- in Sight Reading. The Knob Noster Honor Choir received a 2 overall rating. The choir received a 3,2,2, and a 2 in Sight Reading. In State Contest
- The combined efforts/scores of the Honor Choir, Band and Jazz Band won Knob Noster 1st place at the Heritage Festival in St. Louis, winning the biggest trophy the school has ever received. The, Gold, First Place, that the Honor Choir received is similar to that of a 1 Rating at state contest. The Jazz Band received a, Silver, First Place,This is similar to that of a 2 rating at state contest. The Concert Band received a Gold Second place, this is similar to that also of a 1 rating at state contest. The Band won a Adjuncator's Award, and received an invitation to the Festival of Gold, held in Boston, Massachusetts. Two Band members received a Maestro Award for their outstanding performance. The three groups also won the coveted Spirit of St. Louis, for representing their state and community best at the competition.[9]
