University City High School (San Diego)
Coordinates: 32°51′38.80″N 117°12′13.22″W / 32.8607778°N 117.2036722°W
| University City High School | |
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Carpe Diem Seize the Day | |
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6949 Genesee Avenue San Diego, California, 92122 | |
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| School type | Public |
| Founded | 1981 |
| School board | San Diego Unified School District |
| Principal | Jeff Olivero |
| Vice principal | Jo McGlin, Michael Paredes[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,829[2] (approximate as of 2013) |
| Color(s) | Columbia Blue, Navy Blue, White |
| Mascot | The Centurions |
| Website | http://www.universitycityhigh.org |
University City High School (UCHS) comprehensive is a four-year public high school located in the University City section of San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District.[3] The school opened in September 1981. The school was ranked 222nd in 2008 and 297th in 2009 on Newsweek's List of Best U.S. Public High Schools. In 2013, The Washington Post ranked the school as the 602nd most challenging high school in America.[2]
Academic Assessment
UCHS offers a wide range of instructional programs. The Advanced Placement Program, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program, the seminar program, and the special education program address the needs of identified students. UCHS students have the opportunity to take visual and performing arts courses and practical arts courses.[4]
The school offers 15 AP classes:[2] Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics (B or C dependent on average math background of class), Statistics, US Government, US History, World History, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Art History, Studio Art, Psychology, French Language, and Spanish Language. The school also participates in the Accelerated College Program with San Diego Mesa College to offer Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Political Science. These classes are taught by Mesa College professors on the University City High School campus.
Electives
UCHS is known for various elective classes. Some of these include
- Art
- Biomedical Science
- Spanish and French
- AP Art History
- Music
- Theater
- Fabrication and Design
- Computer Animation
- Computer Applications in Business
Sports
- UCHS Boys Varsity Soccer- CIF Champions: 2004,2005, 2011, 2013.
- UCHS Boys Varsity Soccer- 2011: State semi-finalists.
- UCHS Boys Varsity Basketball- 2011: Centurions 1st Division III CIF .
- UCHS Girls Varsity Softball-2011,2010,2009 CIF Champions.
- UCHS Boys Varsity Track and Field-2011 CIF Champions
University City High School offers sports programs for student-athletes.
Fall sports
- Boys' and girls' cross country
- Field Hockey
- American football
- Girls' tennis
- Girls' volleyball
- Boys' water polo
- Color Guard
- Marching Band
Winter sports
- Boys' and girls' Basketball
- Boys' and girls' Soccer
- Wrestling[5]
- Girls' Water Polo
Spring sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Swimming
- Fencing
- Boys' Tennis
- Track and Field
- Boys' Volleyball
- Color Guard
Music Department
Logos and school colors
The color palette of the school as well as their three primary logos, the UC Script, the Centurion, and the UC block logo are given below. The block logo is used as the "Varsity Letter" style for all varsity letter-earning athletes.
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UCHS Script Logo
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UCHS Block Logo
Clubs
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Notable alumni
- Kent Ninomiya (TV news anchor, reporter and executive)
- Félix Sánchez (2x Olympic Gold Medalist)[7]
- Matt Brock (Professional Football Player) National Football League
Incidents
In January 2007, a four month undercover investigation resulted in at least 15 arrests of students from University City and Patrick Henry High School. Authorities confiscated Marijuana, Ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and prescription medication. Several similar busts have also occurred at University City High School.[8]
In November, 2013, Matthew Burdette committed suicide after two weeks of bullying by fellow UCHS students.[9] On May 27, 2014, Burdette’s parents filed a $1-million claim against the San Diego Unified School District for failing to take action against those who were bullying their son.
Administrators
- Jeff Olivero, Principal, 2010–present
- Mike Price Principal, 2007–2010
- Ernie Smith Principal, 2000–2007
- Anne Bolton Principal, 1992–1999
References
- ↑ "Christina Casillas, Ed.D. Vice Principal (A - Li)". Retrieved 2013-03-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "University City". America's Most Challenging High Schools. The Washington Post. 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ University City High School Homepage
- ↑ http://www.sandi.net/domain/7486
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- ↑ "UCHS Clubs and Activities". 28 Sep 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ↑ http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-otrack/mtt/sanchez_felix00.html USC Bio
- ↑ http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/301071/article-9-UC-High-students-pinched-in-drug-bust
- ↑ http://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-teen-who-killed-himself-after-embarrassing-video-left-suicide-note