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30-488: South San Francisco Unified School District is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. Members of the Board are directly elected by voters and serve four-year terms with staggered elections held in even years. Starting in 2020, the board has transitioned to district elections with each board member representing one of five wards. The Board is responsible for establishing educational goals and standards, approving curriculum and

60-453: A closed campus policy, prohibiting leaving the campus for lunch or meeting visitors and students during school hours. The district offices for the SSFUSD are located on the school campus at the main entrance. South San Francisco High School is composed of a main office building, school library, auditorium, cafeteria large and small gyms, Science Garage, and nine campus wings. Wings B-G contain

90-509: A historical topic of their choice, but it must fit into that year's History Day Theme (previous themes include Triumph and Tragedy, Innovation, Turning Point, Rights & Responsibility, etc.). They then do in depth research of their topic in order to write their papers. Next they create a documentary film, website, performance or exhibit. Finally their projects are presented in a school-wide competition which can lead on to county, state, and national competitions. South City students have competed at

120-445: A mentor who works in that field, constantly updating a blog recounting the experience and creating a physical project based on what they learn. Physical projects can include but are not limited to: cellphone and computer based applications, choreographed dance routines, video interviews/montages/documentaries, and more. Finally, they present to a panel of faculty members, other students, and community members about what they learned through

150-425: A middle school format following the removal of sixth grade classes from the elementary sites. At that time, Parkway Intermediate School changed to Parkway Heights Middle School to avoid otherwise unfortunate initials. Both Foxridge and Serra Vista were closed in 1992 after years of declining enrollment. Portions of Foxridge were leased to a private childcare facility. The 22-acre Serra Vista site with sweeping views of

180-563: A new campus orchard. An outdoor learning space was constructed in 2021 in a section of unused lawn space. The learning space includes picnic tables and benches for students to utilize during lunch as well as a projector and screen for outdoor lessons. The perimeter is lined with native plants and vegetables planted and maintained by the SSFHS Earth Club. Vegetables will be donated to Mission Meals. According to U.S. News & World Report , 95% of South San Francisco's student body

210-507: A new logo. The school board voted unanimously to approve the new logos on March 25, 2021. Wanting to provide opportunities for all students to be successful after high school whether they choose to go to college or immediately enter the workforce and begin their chosen careers, South San Francisco High Schools offers pathways for both College and Career Readiness. College readiness For students wishing to attend college after graduation, South San Francisco High School offers courses satisfying

240-557: Is "of color," with 44% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household, determined by student eligibility for California's Reduced-price meal program. On Thursday, February 28, 2020, “school district officials adopted a student proposal to abandon Native American imagery considered insensitive and unnecessary.” The school will retain the Warrior mascot without the Native American imagery. The proposal

270-621: Is an elective program offered at South San Francisco High School. While part of this program, students learn useful skills (such as note-taking, organization, collaboration, critical thinking, etc.), conduct research on possible future colleges and careers, attend field trips to visit college campuses, and more. Sophomore and Junior year, all students enrolled in either World History or US History compete in National History Day . This project involves three components: research paper, physical project, and presentation. Students may choose

300-477: Is by joining one or more of the 30+ clubs offered at South San Francisco High School. The list of South City High clubs includes, but is not limited to: ASB or Leadership , The American Red Cross Club, Earth Club, Hermanos Club, Drama Club/Thespians Troupe, Journalism (which produces the school newspaper, the Warrior Post), Chess Club, Mock Trial, California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society,

330-569: Is planned to become an annual event. Notable seasons In 1980 the varsity football team defeated North Monterey County HS, 17–7, to win the Central Coast Section Championship. In 1973, the sophomore football team went undefeated and unscored upon. In 2021, the girls soccer team made school history with the program's first CCS title after four previous years of making it to CCS Playoffs. Clubs One way students have of getting involved in their school community

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360-634: The A-G requirements needed for acceptance into a public California university. The rigorous academic program includes 14 Advanced Placement courses (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Computer Science, World History, US History, Government, European History, Spanish, Italian, and Music Theory) and multiple honors courses. While these higher-level courses are not required to graduate, they are recommended for students wishing to be more competitive when applying to college. Skyline College works closely with

390-975: The Mills Montessori School, a private PreK-5 elementary school. Continuation High Schools and Adult Schools High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Schools South San Francisco High School South San Francisco High School (known colloquially as South City High ) is a 9-12 public high school in South San Francisco, California , United States and is part of the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD). Vision Statement : South San Francisco High School will graduate resilient, empathetic, lifelong learners who will become productive, globally conscious citizens with useful skills to contribute to an ever changing society. South San Francisco High School operates under

420-649: The San Francisco Bay and peninsula sat vacant for 15 years before being leased to the NCP College of Nursing. It also houses the District's training facility. Hillside Elementary was closed in 2005 on the Superintendent's recommendation and after heated deliberation because of a deteriorating fiscal situation, shifting demographics, and lower enrollment projections. The site is currently leased to

450-573: The area were closed and the high school was converted to a soup kitchen. In the 1920s, the city added Martin School and the Magnolia School (1925) next door to Grand Avenue School. An annex was added to the high school campus in 1926 for industrial arts and a boys' gymnasium. The building was later expanded in 1934 to hold classrooms and a girls' gymnasium. Following the opening of the new South San Francisco High School campus on B Street in 1951,

480-616: The city's population double to 39,418, 40% of which was under the age of 18. To meet growing enrollment which had swelled to 10,124 in 1960, the District embarked upon several school building projects including the completion of the following: Parkway Intermediate (1961), El Camino High School (19 July 1961), Ponderosa Elementary (1961), Serra Vista Elementary (1961), Monte Verde School (1966), Foxridge Elementary (1966), Skyline Elementary (1967). Around that time, two older sites – Magnolia Elementary and part of Spruce Elementary – were closed due to seismic concerns. Avalon and El Rancho were closed in

510-450: The classroom. During their senior year, students complete a Senior Capstone Project in their English classes. The purpose of this project is to apply and showcase the skills they have learned over the all their four years of high school and to explore in depth a career field that interests them. They write a research paper about a controversial topic in their chosen career field. Next students complete at least 25 hours learning from/shadowing

540-497: The football game wins the trophy, also known as "The Bell." The 2011 Bell Game was the 50th. Special Olympics "Just before the pandemic closures of 2020, South San Francisco held its first ever Special Olympics Northern California basketball tournament." After not being held in 2021 due to the COVID pandemic, the tournament returned in 2022 featuring teams from South San Francisco, Woodside, and Hillsdale High Schools. The tournament

570-404: The high school through after school workshops about registering for classes and financial aide, concurrent enrollment, and programs such as Middle College, Kapatiran, and Herman@s. Both Kapatiran and L@s Hermano@s are after school seminar classes taught by Skyline College professors for which students can earn both high school and college credits. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

600-437: The late 1970s, both of which were later sold and developed into housing. The remnants of the former can be seen in the city-owned green on Avalon Drive, while the housing community built on the site of the latter bears the name El Rancho Drive. In the 1980s, Southwood Junior High School (the current site of Baden Continuation High School) closed and the remaining junior high schools—Parkway, Alta Loma, and Westborough—converted to

630-504: The majority of the school's academic classrooms. The "S" wing contains the woods, auto, ceramics, and art shops. The auditorium is located to the right of the main entrance with the cafeteria next to it. The "M" wing contains the broadcasting station and the band room. The video broadcasting class provides live segments daily through the schools cable network and online. Brand new, on-campus baseball and softball diamonds opened in 2021, replacing two grassy practice fields in addition to

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660-604: The off-campus Bob Brian Field at Orange Memorial Park which had previously served as South City baseball's home field. "Students have access to state-of-the-art equipment at the Science Garage biotech lab and classroom. Science Garage was built at South San Francisco High School with support from a $ 7.8 million grant from the Genentech Foundation, and opened in late 2017". On April 1, 2019, students and staff planted 14 orange, persimmon, and apple trees in

690-500: The old campus was renamed Spruce School and used for intermediate grades (4-8). A significant portion of the main building was demolished in 1959 with the remaining structure modernized in 1958 and 1966 to house Spruce Elementary School. Grand Avenue School was demolished in 1954. Major housing construction in South San Francisco following World War II created a shortage of schools for the post-war baby boom. The 1950s saw

720-572: The position of President among the members every year. The first major school built in the area was the Baden Avenue School, built in 1885. In 1907, the Grand Avenue School was built to replace the former site on Baden. Established in 1913, South San Francisco High School graduated its first class in 1917 (with 3 graduating seniors) at its new campus on Spruce Avenue. Following the flu epidemic of 1918 , all schools in

750-512: The school board prior to its official decision. Support for the proposal was not universal. A competing petition was also circulated in favor of keeping the logo. Many students, faculty, community members, and one board member viewed the logo as a way to honor the Native Americans who formerly occupied the area as well as a way to honor school tradition and history. Even so, it has been noted that even before this particular proposal,

780-556: The school district budget, and appoints a superintendent to manage day-to-day administration. The district's current superintendent is Shawnterra Moore. The current members of Board of Trustees include President Chailin Hsieh (Ward C), Vice President Patricia "Pat" Murray (Ward A), Board Clerk Mina Richardson (Ward E), and Trustees Amanda Anthony (Ward D) and Daina Lujan (Ward B). Anthony, Hsieh, and Richardson, were elected in 2022, while Lujan and Murray were elected in 2020. The Board rotates

810-507: The school had been gradually phasing out the imagery over time. Several athletic uniforms and fields often sported “SC” for South City instead of the Native American headdress logo. The only physical mascot in recent years was the short lived tenure of “Wolfie” the Wolf. Shortly after the board voted to change the school logo, a research committee was formed of students, parents, faculty members, and community members to gather input for developing

840-556: The state level multiple times in recent years. Career readiness Career Technical Education (CTE), also known as Vocational Education classes are offered in a variety of subjects for students to explore possible career fields, including: Arts, Media & Entertainment; Building & Construction Trades; Health Science & Medical Technology; Information & Communication Technologies; and Transportation. Work Experience and Community Service courses allow students to earn high school credits while gaining hands on experience outside of

870-455: The whole experience. South San Francisco High School offers a variety of sports, including cheerleading , American football , badminton , baseball , basketball , golf , soccer , softball , swimming , tennis , track and field , volleyball , wrestling and cross country . Bell Game The Bell Game is an annual tradition where South San Francisco High School plays against their rival, El Camino High School . The school that wins

900-523: Was advocated for by the South San Francisco High School's Students 4 Change group with the support of many current and former students, faculty members, and community members. They considered the logo depicting a generalized Native American man in a feathered headdress to be a stereotypical and disrespectful portrayal of indigenous people. SSFHS Students 4 Change circulated a petition, created an informative video, and presented to

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