Work, dependability, responsibility, individuality, and resourcefulness are inherent characteristics of our student body. Upon these principles we maintain the standards to which we adhere. South is a four-year high school with a highly diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students. For the college-bound students, there is a strong academic program which provides students the opportunity to take honors and advanced placement classes, as well as earn college credits. For the students interested in work immediately after graduation, an excellent program exists that gives students the opportunity to develop marketable skills in areas such as office work, family and consumer science, woodworking, manufacturing processes, and drafting.
Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills.
We have an excellent staff of professional educators, including 12 Buffet Award winners. South was recently selected through a rigorous nationwide competition to be one of 12 pilot sites for a new Academy of Information Technology, a program to prepare high school students for careers in dynamic information technology fields. The program will provide a ninth through twelfth grade curriculum with opportunities to partner with community colleges, universities, and businesses. The program is being launched by the National Academy Foundation in conjunction with the Center for Occupational Research and Development. Set high goals for yourself and take full advantage of the opportunities available to you at South High.