South Plantation High School

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South Plantation High School
Address
1300 Paladin Way
Plantation, Florida, 33317
USA
Information
School district Broward County Schools
Superintendent James F. Notter
Principal David V. Basile
Enrollment

2,622
Grade 9 788
Grade 10 719
Grade 11 603
Grade 12 512
School type Public
Grades 9-12
Hours in school day 7:35 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
Mascot Paladin
School Colour(s) Purple, White and Gold
Newspaper The Sword & Shield
Homepage http://southplantationhigh.net/
Phone Number - (754) 323-1950

South Plantation High School, also known locally as simply "South", is a four-year, public high school located in Plantation, a large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States. SPHS is part of the Broward County Public Schools District, which is the sixth largest district in the nation with over 258,000 students enrolled as of the 2007/08 school year.

Contents

[edit] Alma Mater

Whichever Path We Choose To Take
Thy Words of Wisdom Guide
Achievement, Pride and Unity
Will Always Walk Beside
To Purple, White and Gold We Raise
Our Voices To The Sky
Will Everlasting Loyalty To
South Plantation High

[edit] Statistics

In 2006-2007, the school served 2,589 students in grades 9 through 12.[1].

[edit] Academics

[edit] Course Curriculum

South Plantation High School, is home to Broward's Environmental Sciences Magnet Program. Which teaches students about, wild life preservation, ecosystem restoration, preservation of the Everglades, recycling, aquatic life protection and energy conservation.

[edit] Standardized Testing Statistics

In 2008 the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, (FCAT) scores went down to a C, from a B in 2007.[2]

[edit] Notable Academic Achievements

  • 2005-02-27, The 9th Annual High School Academic Bowl for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 5 select SPHS students took, 2nd Place(Smith Auguste, Helder Gurgel, Joanna Korn, Ashley Mingo and Ryan Vlazny)[3]

[edit] Athletics

[edit] Fall (August - November)

[edit] Winter (October - February)

  • Basketball
  • Wrestling
  • Soccer

[edit] Spring (January - April)

[edit] Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

  • Business Professionals of America (BPA) - Students pursuing careers in the business and information technology fields, are shown how to advance leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills, through Intern Programs, Skill Assessment Guides, and Special Recognition Awards.
  • Caring for Kids and Critters - Students earn volunteer hours by working at the Wildlife Care Center and at John U. Lloyd State Park. As well as, helping children's organizations and maintain the school campus.
  • Chorus - SPHS offers 3 Choirs: Paladins, Women's Chorus and Show Choir. All of which perform at both Winter and Spring Concerts, and have been invited to Disney's Epcot to sing at the Candlelight Processional for over a decade. Students also compete at both district and State levels.
  • Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) - Students who are interested in business marketing, management, and entrepreneurship participate in many activities, including the Fashion Show, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Adopt-an-Angel Toy Drive, MDA, SHAPE, Hurricane Relief projects, and competitions.
  • Drama/Thespians- The drama program has recently put on productions of High School Musical and Peter Pan.
  • Earth Rangers
  • ER Ambassadors - Students travel to elementary schools to teach environmental activities. They help with recruiting new students to the high school program and earn volunteer hours by working with community organizations on weekend events.
  • FCCLA
  • First Priority
  • Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA)
  • French Club
  • Friendship Club
  • Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA)
  • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
  • Human Relations Council
  • Inter-Club Council (ICC)
  • JROTC
  • Key Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Massive Appeal (Dance Team)
  • Mu Alpha Theta
  • Multicultural Club
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Not On Tobacco (NOT)
  • Paladin Anglers - Students are taken deep sea fishing on Coast Guard-approved commercial vessels after school, in order to learn about ecotourism, fish, boating safety and fishing regulations.
  • The Paladin Society - Students travel to Renaissance festivals, in order to educate patrons on different aspects of society during the Middle Ages. Such as, medieval and Renaissance era weaponry, armor, customs, medicine, and superstitions.
  • Quill and Scroll
  • SAC/SAF
  • Salsa Club
  • SECME
  • Sign of the Knights
  • Spanish Club
  • Special Olympics
  • SPTV
  • Step Team
  • Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
  • Student Government Association (SGA)
  • Students Taking On Paralysis (STOP)
  • Sword and Shield (Newspaper)
  • Technology Student Association (TSA) - Students compete, for scholarships, against other students, from around the county, in a variety of technology related fields, (such as robotics).
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Yearbook
  • Youth Crime Watch

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ CCC Settlement Agreement Status Report, 2006-07. The School Board of Broward County, Florida. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  2. ^ Broward Schools: FCAT Statistics.
  3. ^ Results, 9th Annual Academic Bowl, Southeast Regional Competition. Gallaudet University's. Retrieved on 2005-02-27.