South Cobb High School

South Cobb High School

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Address
1920 Clay Rd.
Austell, Georgia
United States
Coordinates 33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W / 33.8355°N 84.609°WCoordinates: 33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W / 33.8355°N 84.609°W
Information
Type Public High School
Established 1952
Principal Mr. Ashley Hosey
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 1,220
Campus Suburban
Color(s) Blue, Orange, Grey and White
Mascot Eagles
Website http://www.southcobbhs.org/

South Cobb High School is a public high school located on Clay Road, in Austell, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1952, South Cobb High School is part of the Cobb County School District. On June 25, 2009, Mr. Ashley Hosey, the previous assistant principal at Kennesaw Mountain High School, succeeded Grant Rivera as principal (Dr. Rivera then became principal of nearby Campbell High School). Nominated National School of Excellence, South Cobb High School participates in the Cobb County magnet program. The school houses the county's program for medical sciences.

The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb High School

The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb High School is a rigorous and selective program for students interested in the research and healthcare fields, created in 2001. The Magnet Coordinator from 2001- 2007 was Mr. Ryan Fuller. The program changed its name from The Academy of Mathematics and Medical Science to its current name, The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences. The Magnet Coordinator from 2007-2009 was Dr. Joanne Lee. The current magnet coordinator is Dr. Erika Ijames-Wilson who is also a former senior research teacher. Students enrolled in this program take the most rigorous classes possible at the school and receive college credits for certain classes completed. The program also allows students to participate in medical internships which can translate into future career opportunities.

Blue Eagle Marching Band

The Blue Eagle Marching Band is the school's marching band program, led by Band Director Zac Cogdill. In January 2009, the marching band traveled to Washington, D.C., and performed in the Inaugural Parade for Barack Obama as 44th U.S. President, having been selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to represent the state of Georgia. The trip was made possible by many sponsors from around the Atlanta area including Atlanta Peach Movers, Lockheed Martin and Atlanta radio station WWWQ (Q100).

Curriculum

The school has different levels of classes for students including: Honors Advanced Placement Average Remedial

Freshman Transition Academy

In the fall semester of 2011, rising ninth graders coming to South Cobb High School will enter the new Freshman Transition Academy. They will attend to their school day in a separate building from the rest of the student body, a "school within a school,"[1] for classes, for attendance, and for lunch. Students will also be required to wear uniforms. The purpose of the Freshman Transition Academy is to promote a sense of belonging, teacher-student relationships, improved academic performance, and improved attendance rates. The graduating Class of 2015 is the first to utilize the Freshmen Transition Academy, also known as the FTA building.

Demographics

The current racial percentages of the school are;

75% African-American

15% Hispanic

7% White

2% Asian

1% Other

Graduation Requirements

Graduating students at South Cobb High School must have at least 23 out of 32 credits to receive a high school diploma. The graduation requirements includes

4 units of Math 4 units of Science 3 units of Social Studies 4 units of Language Arts 1/2 unit of Health 1/2 unit of Physical Education 1 career path completed 2 Foreign Languages 4 Electives

From the Science Quad, Looking Eastward.
From the Science Quad, Looking Eastward

Key facts

From the main courtyard.
The Old Building's Main Courtyard

Notable alumni

Notes

  1. ↑ South Cobb High School, 05/02/11.
  2. ↑ Wesley Sleep Program. "Source: ISBN 978-1-60604-889-4(2008)".