Hiram High School

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Hiram High School
Location
702 Ballentine Drive
Hiram, Georgia 30141
United States
Information
Type Public
Established 1999 (current campus)
School district Paulding County School District
Principal Jason Freeman[1]
Faculty 117
Grades 9 to 12
Enrollment 1,650[2]
Student to teacher ratio 14:1
Color(s) Purple and Gold         
Team name Hornets

Hiram High School is a public high school in Hiram, Georgia, United States.

History

The history of a school in the Hiram area goes back a century. The earliest records list teachers working between 1907 and 1913, when a new three-room schoolhouse was built in Hiram. The school burned in 1922. Two years later, in 1924, a new school was built on the present location of Hiram Elementary School. In 1927, C. T. Norton became the principal and the school enrolled 177 pupils, the largest class so far. At that point Hiram was one of just 82 high schools in Georgia accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1930 the nearby Vernon School was consolidated with Hiram and a steel-body bus was operated to bring the students from the Vernon community. The next year, in 1931, C. E. Landrum became the principal, placing a previously missing importance on sports for the school.

Over the next 24 years, the old school was regularly expanded to account for increased population in the area. In 1955, an entirely new school was built and remained in operation until 1968. From 1938 to 1968, the school's enrollment had expanded from 350 to 1000 students. In 1968, the Paulding County School District consolidated Hiram into Paulding County High School.[3]

Hiram remained without a secondary school for 31 years. In the late 1990s, the present campus was built on a new site one mile to the west of downtown Hiram. The new Hiram High School first opened for the 1999-2000 school year. In the following years the school has seen numerous expansions and changes, such as many new sports fields, a new fine arts building, a secondary gymnasium, and a separate freshman building. In 2010, a large two-story facility that added 35 new classrooms to the school was completed on the previous site of the freshman building, allowing the large trailer classroom community (nicknamed "The Village" among students) to be removed. At present, Hiram has 1,763 enrolled students and graduates about 400 students each spring.

School statements

Motto

We have and will continue to make a difference.[4]

Vision statement

Hiram High School focuses on academic excellence and develops citizens who will make a living, a life, and a difference.

Mission statement

Hiram High School sets high expectations for academic and personal growth for all students based on the rigorous curriculum. All students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate high performance mastery in a safe and orderly environment.

Belief statements

1. Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.
2. A student should have positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
3. A safe a physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
4. The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable student to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

Alma mater

In the hills of Paulding County
Like a beacon bright
Our beloved Alma Mater
Sheds on all its light.

It shall stand through years triumphant
Banners to the sky,
Hail to thee, Our Alma Mater,
Hail to Hiram High.

Curriculum

In accordance with Georgia state requirements, students must earn four credits in each of the following subjects: mathematics, science, and English/language arts, along with three credits in both social studies and career preparation/foreign language/fine arts and one credit that includes physical education and a health class. Finally, the student must take four electives.[5]

To fulfill the career requirement, Hiram offers several technical courses:

Foreign language courses are limited to French and Spanish

For students seeking a more rigorous curriculum, Hiram also offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement courses, including:

  • US History
  • World History
  • US Government
  • Macroeconomics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Calculus AB
  • Statistics
  • English Literature
  • English Language
  • Studio Art
  • Spanish Language
  • Psychology

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Hiram offers a multitude of sports, including:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

The school also has the Hiram Band of Gold, a chorus program, and a drama class, all of which perform regularly throughout the school year.[6]

Clubs and organizations

Student clubs and organizations at Hiram encompass numerous areas. The school's current offerings include:

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hiram faculty
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ Hiram High History
  4. ↑ School statements
  5. ↑ Graduation Requirements
  6. ↑ Athletics Home Page
  7. ↑ Clubs and Organizations

External links

GHSA Class AAAA Region 5
Sub-Region A
Sub-Region B
External Links
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