Southern High School | |
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... where pride promotes performance ...
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8620 Preston Highway Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
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Type | Public secondary |
Established | 1951 First graduating class: 1952 |
Principal | Bryce Hibbard |
Grades | 9-12 |
Color(s) | Northwestern Purple and White |
Mascot | Trojan |
Website | http://jcps.jefferson.k12.ky.us/southern/default.asp |
Southern High School Magnet Career Academy (MCA) was built in 1951, and the first graduating class was in 1952. Its mission is to prepare students to be "productive members of a technologically advanced society."
Unlike many high schools, students eventually choose a "major," including business technology, telecommunications, machine tool and die technology and transportation technology.
Starting in the 2011-2012 school year "Freshman Academy" which is devoted to help the freshman cope with the change of High school, was Opened. Freshman have their own lunch, and they have taken a part of the 3rd and 2nd floor to be used as "The Freshman Academy" Area. Also starting in the 2011-2012 school year with the New principal came a change known as "Southern 3.0 Upgrade" where they have become more involved and more rigorous with the learning.
Notable Alumni
Phil Simms Class of 1974