SHS became one of the first schools in Alabama to require keyboarding and computer applications in 1993. The increase in credits has made room for more college bound students to take technological courses at vocational school. Students have the opportunity to take a variety of electives including, mass communications, choral music, band, theater arts, art, speech, Spanish, and Latin. SHS also offers Advanced Placement classes for students. Block Schedule SHS began utilizing the block schedule in 1995.
Students take four courses each semester for a total of eight each year.
With the block schedule the number of honor roll students has increased each year. Improving Student Achievement With the addition of block scheduling and the 4 x 4 curriculum SHS faculty and staff have implemented a wide variety of programs, activities, and services to improve student achievement. Tutoring SHS has implemented a tremendous tutoring program in every subject to assist any student needing extra help. In mathematics, Col. Horace Baker, a retired Marine colonel volunteers his time to tutor students in the early morning. Baker also spends time each week in the guidance office to work with students.