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| enrollment = approximately 2,500
| address = 3300 Quimby Road
| city = [[San Jose]]
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'''Evergreen Valley High School''' is a comprehensive, 4 year [[high school]] located in the Evergreen area of [[San Jose, California]], and is part of the [[East Side Union High School District]]. It is the newest high school in the district and was founded in [[2002]]. The school held its first graduation of seniors on June 7, 2005. <ref>{{cite news | last = Lam| first = Julia| title = Evergreen Valley seniors celebrate first graduation in school’s history | work = Evergreen Times | publisher = Times Media, Inc. | date = 2005-06-17 | url = http://www.evergreentimes.com/061705/evg_val.htm | accessdate = 2007-06-18}}</ref> The Class of 2006, the first class of students to have attended the school since its opening year in 2002, graduated on June 7, 2006.<ref>{{cite news | last = DeBolt | first = Daniel | title = Farewell to high school life | work = Evergreen Times
| publisher = Times Media, Inc. | date = 2006-06-16 | url = http://www.evergreentimes.com/061606/graduation.htm | accessdate = 2007-06-18}}</ref> The school's newspaper is named ''The Prowler''. In 2007, ''[[U.S. News and World Report]]'' recognized the school with a silver award in its Best High Schools 2008 list.<ref name="usnews">[http://www.usnews.com/directories/high-schools/index_html/state_id+CA/page_number+1/page_size+10/sort+alpha/name+/award+/school_name+/county+Santa%20Clara/detail+less Best High Schools 2008 Search - Santa Clara County, California]. USNews.com. Accessed December 3, 2007.</ref>

== History ==
Evergreen Valley High School opened in 2002 on the "Small School" concept, with an emphasis on technology and the idea that every student would have a [[laptop]] to take home for doing homework.<ref>{{cite web | last = Hansen | first = Evan | title = Public schools: Why Johnny can't blog | publisher = [[CNET]] | date = 2003-11-12 | url = http://www.news.com/2009-1023-5103805.html | accessdate = 2007-10-20 }}</ref> The school opened initially with only two grade levels: freshmen and sophomores. It existed as a single high school, with four mostly independent schools within it: Science & Technology, Global Economy, Human Performance, and Humanities. In Fall 2002, the campus was still unfinished, so classes took place in portables on two nearby campuses: [[Silver Creek High School (San Jose, California)|Silver Creek High School]] and [[Mount Pleasant High School (San Jose, California)|Mount Pleasant High School]]. S&T and HU were situated at Silver Creek, while HP and GE were situated in Mt. Pleasant.<ref name="sarc0304">[http://www.esuhsd.org/Schools/documents/SARC_0304/SARC_0304_ev.pdf School Accountability Report Card for EVHS, 2003-2004]</ref> The EVHS campus officially was open for attendance in January 2003. <ref name="wasc">{{cite paper | last = Boone | first = Ernie, et al. | title = WASC Report on Evergreen Valley High School | publisher = [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] | date = 2007-03-01 | url = http://ev.ca.campusgrid.net/home/Administration/WASC/evhs+vc+report.pdf | accessdate = 2007-08-11}}</ref>

As the sophomores moved on, more teachers were found and hired to teach the growing student body. This resulted in many new teachers teaching subjects sometimes for the first time. In addition, when the school began offering Advanced Placement classes, relatively few teachers were at first qualified to teach them. Administration tended to be unhelpful in teachers' and students' requests for aid, although in fairness they themselves were also swamped with the task of managing a brand new school.<ref>{{cite news | last = De Jesus | first = Chelsea | title = Guidance Counselors...Or Lack There Of | work = The Prowler (student-run newspaper at Evergreen Valley High School) | publisher = HighSchoolJournalism.org | date = 2005-11-29
| url = http://my.highschooljournalism.org/ca/sanjose/evhs/article.cfm?eid=3595&aid=63307 | accessdate = 2007-07-05 }}</ref>

Principals existed for all of the schools, and were supervised by a primary principal. However, due to change in district leadership and issues with funding and philosophy, in February 2004, the small school system was done away with, and the high school adopted a traditional format, which it has kept until the present. <ref name="wasc"> <ref>{{cite news | last = Rosen | first = Carol | title = Evergreen Valley High School Principal Tim McDonough to retire | work = Evergreen Times | publisher = Times Media, Inc.| date = 2006-06-16| url = http://www.evergreentimes.com/061606/school_scn.htm | accessdate = 2007-07-05 }}</ref>

Evergreen Valley High School achieved [[Academic_Performance_Index|APIs]] of 803 in 2006 <ref>{{cite web| title = 2006 Base API School Report - Evergreen Valley High | publisher = [[California Department of Education]] | date = 2006 | url = http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/AcntRpt2007/2006BaseSch.aspx?allcds=43694274330692 | accessdate = 2007-08-25 }}</ref> and 827 in 2007<ref>http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/AcntRpt2007/2007GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=43694274330692</ref>, when also ''[[U.S. News and World Report]]'' recognized the school with a silver award in its Best High Schools 2008 list.<ref name="usnews"/>

==Demographics==
In the 2005-06 school year, out of 2,411 students, 44.5% of all students were of [[Asian people|Asian]] descent, 23.2% [[Hispanic]], 14.3% [[White people|White]], 12% [[Filipino people|Filipino]], 4.6% [[African American]], and 0.3 % [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian]].<ref name="wasc"/> As of 2004-2005, the graduation rate is 93.9%.<ref name="sarc0506">[http://www.esuhsd.org/Schools/documents/SARC_0607/EV_SARC_0607.pdf SARC, 2005-2006]</ref>

== Extracurricular Activities ==

Evergreen Valley has many extracurricular programs. Its [[music|musical]] and [[performing arts]] programs include [[drama]], [[choir]], [[marching band]], [[concert band]], Winter [[Percussion]], and [[Color guard (flag spinning)|color guard]].

=== Athletics ===

Evergreen Valley has had a strong athletic tradition since the opening of the school. Sports that are offered are [[cross country running|Cross Country]], Football, Tennis, Volleyball (Girl's), Water Polo, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Badminton, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, and Track and Field. Many of the sports consistently rank in the top of the [[Blossom Valley Athletic League]]; the school ranked 6th out of 22 in the league's "Best of the Best" standings. Several sports have also won championships, including badminton (2005 and 2006 champions)<ref>{{cite news | last = Petersen | first = Justin | title = Evergreen Valley High hands out the hardware to 2006 athletes | work = Evergreen Times | publisher = Times Media, Inc. | date = 2006-06-16 | url = http://www.evergreentimes.com/061606/sports.htm | accessdate = 2007-06-18}}</ref>, track & field (2006 varsity champions), and girls' tennis (2006 league champions).

== Biotech Academy ==

Geared towards relieving the overcrowding at Evergreen Valley High School, the Biotech Academy existed from 2004-2006 in portables at the campus of [[Evergreen Valley College]]<ref>[http://ev.ca.campusgrid.net/home/Administration/Newsletter/Archives/2004-08-23/index.html EVHS newsletter - Aug. 23, 2004]</ref> <ref>{{cite news | last = Sanchez | first = Sheila | title = 5 candidates hope to oust 2 incumbents in ESUHSD board race | work = Evergreen Times | publisher = Evergreen Times | date = 2004-10-08 | url = http://www.evergreentimes.com/100804/5_cand.htm | accessdate = 2007-06-18}}</ref>, offering a "small school" environment (similar to EVHS's original blueprint) as well as a focus on [[biotechnology]] and the opportunity to take more advanced classes, including college classes.Laptops and smaller classes were also promised, and delivered after half a year. Students attending the Biotech Academy were still eligible to participate in extracurricular clubs, leadership programs, sports, and activities at Evergreen Valley High School. <ref name="newbiotech">{{cite news | last = Sortor | first = Fiona | title = New BioTech Academy aims to ease EVHS overcrowding| publisher = Evergreen Times| date = 2004-07-29| url = http://www.evergreentimes.com/072904/new_bio.htm| accessdate = 2007-08-11 }}</ref> However, the academy was closed in 2006 due to budget cuts and declining interest. As soon as the Biotech Academy was closed, construction began on a new building in EVHS to handle the overcrowding due to extremely large incoming classes.<ref name="wasc"/>

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Revision as of 06:24, 11 December 2007

Evergreen Valley High School
Address
Map
3300 Quimby Road

San Jose
,
California

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established2002
School districtEast Side Union High School District
PrincipalCari Vaeth
Enrollmentapproximately 2,500
Color(s)Teal, Black, Silver and, White
MascotCougar
WebsiteEvergreen Valley High School

Evergreen Valley High School is a comprehensive, 4 year high school located in the Evergreen area of San Jose, California, and is part of the East Side Union High School District. It is the newest high school in the district and was founded in 2002. The school held its first graduation of seniors on June 7, 2005. [1] The Class of 2006, the first class of students to have attended the school since its opening year in 2002, graduated on June 7, 2006.[2] The school's newspaper is named The Prowler. In 2007, U.S. News and World Report recognized the school with a silver award in its Best High Schools 2008 list.[3]

History

Evergreen Valley High School opened in 2002 on the "Small School" concept, with an emphasis on technology and the idea that every student would have a laptop to take home for doing homework.[4] The school opened initially with only two grade levels: freshmen and sophomores. It existed as a single high school, with four mostly independent schools within it: Science & Technology, Global Economy, Human Performance, and Humanities. In Fall 2002, the campus was still unfinished, so classes took place in portables on two nearby campuses: Silver Creek High School and Mount Pleasant High School. S&T and HU were situated at Silver Creek, while HP and GE were situated in Mt. Pleasant.[5] The EVHS campus officially was open for attendance in January 2003. [6]

As the sophomores moved on, more teachers were found and hired to teach the growing student body. This resulted in many new teachers teaching subjects sometimes for the first time. In addition, when the school began offering Advanced Placement classes, relatively few teachers were at first qualified to teach them. Administration tended to be unhelpful in teachers' and students' requests for aid, although in fairness they themselves were also swamped with the task of managing a brand new school.[7]

Principals existed for all of the schools, and were supervised by a primary principal. However, due to change in district leadership and issues with funding and philosophy, in February 2004, the small school system was done away with, and the high school adopted a traditional format, which it has kept until the present. Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

Evergreen Valley High School achieved APIs of 803 in 2006 [8] and 827 in 2007[9], when also U.S. News and World Report recognized the school with a silver award in its Best High Schools 2008 list.[3]

Demographics

In the 2005-06 school year, out of 2,411 students, 44.5% of all students were of Asian descent, 23.2% Hispanic, 14.3% White, 12% Filipino, 4.6% African American, and 0.3 % American Indian.[6] As of 2004-2005, the graduation rate is 93.9%.[10]

Extracurricular Activities

Evergreen Valley has many extracurricular programs. Its musical and performing arts programs include drama, choir, marching band, concert band, Winter Percussion, and color guard.

Athletics

Evergreen Valley has had a strong athletic tradition since the opening of the school. Sports that are offered are Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Volleyball (Girl's), Water Polo, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Badminton, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, and Track and Field. Many of the sports consistently rank in the top of the Blossom Valley Athletic League; the school ranked 6th out of 22 in the league's "Best of the Best" standings. Several sports have also won championships, including badminton (2005 and 2006 champions)[11], track & field (2006 varsity champions), and girls' tennis (2006 league champions).

Biotech Academy

Geared towards relieving the overcrowding at Evergreen Valley High School, the Biotech Academy existed from 2004-2006 in portables at the campus of Evergreen Valley College[12] [13], offering a "small school" environment (similar to EVHS's original blueprint) as well as a focus on biotechnology and the opportunity to take more advanced classes, including college classes.Laptops and smaller classes were also promised, and delivered after half a year. Students attending the Biotech Academy were still eligible to participate in extracurricular clubs, leadership programs, sports, and activities at Evergreen Valley High School. [14] However, the academy was closed in 2006 due to budget cuts and declining interest. As soon as the Biotech Academy was closed, construction began on a new building in EVHS to handle the overcrowding due to extremely large incoming classes.[6]

References

  1. ^ Lam, Julia (2005-06-17). "Evergreen Valley seniors celebrate first graduation in school's history". Evergreen Times. Times Media, Inc. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  2. ^ DeBolt, Daniel (2006-06-16). "Farewell to high school life". Evergreen Times. Times Media, Inc. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  3. ^ a b Best High Schools 2008 Search - Santa Clara County, California. USNews.com. Accessed December 3, 2007.
  4. ^ Hansen, Evan (2003-11-12). "Public schools: Why Johnny can't blog". CNET. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
  5. ^ School Accountability Report Card for EVHS, 2003-2004
  6. ^ a b c Boone, Ernie; et al. (2007-03-01). "WASC Report on Evergreen Valley High School" (PDF). Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Retrieved 2007-08-11. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Explicit use of et al. in: |first= (help)
  7. ^ De Jesus, Chelsea (2005-11-29). "Guidance Counselors...Or Lack There Of". The Prowler (student-run newspaper at Evergreen Valley High School). HighSchoolJournalism.org. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
  8. ^ "2006 Base API School Report - Evergreen Valley High". California Department of Education. 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
  9. ^ http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/AcntRpt2007/2007GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=43694274330692
  10. ^ SARC, 2005-2006
  11. ^ Petersen, Justin (2006-06-16). "Evergreen Valley High hands out the hardware to 2006 athletes". Evergreen Times. Times Media, Inc. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  12. ^ EVHS newsletter - Aug. 23, 2004
  13. ^ Sanchez, Sheila (2004-10-08). "5 candidates hope to oust 2 incumbents in ESUHSD board race". Evergreen Times. Evergreen Times. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  14. ^ Sortor, Fiona (2004-07-29). "New BioTech Academy aims to ease EVHS overcrowding". Evergreen Times. Retrieved 2007-08-11.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Evergreen_Valley_High_School&diff=177161615&oldid=177161582

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