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 student, 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 student interested in work immediately after graduation, there is an excellent program that gives students the opportunity to develop saleable skills in areas such as clerical and office work, home economics, woodworking, manufacturing processes, and drafting.
Emphasis is placed upon developing basic skills.
We have an excellent staff of professional educators. South was 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 magnet will provide a ninth though 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 of Occupational Research and Development. As you select courses and plan your course of study, you are encouraged to discuss them with your parents and counselors.