Sullivan South High School (Tennessee)

Infobox Secondary school
name = Sullivan South High School

type = Public secondary
city = Kingsport
state = Tennessee
country = USA
established = 1981
principal = Greg Harvey
students = approximately 1,000
grades = 9–12
mascot = Rebels
newspaper = "Death Valley News"
website = [http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/shs/ http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/shs/]
faculty = 60
oversight = Sullivan County School System
colors = Columbia Blue & Silver Grey

Sullivan South High School (commonly known as SSHS or Sullivan South) is a public high school(grades 9-12) located in Kingsport, Tennessee in Sullivan County. The school has a student body of approximately 1,000 students.

Greg Harvey is the school's principal.

The school had a 79% graduation rate in 2004, well short of the state goal of 90%. [http://www.k-12.state.tn.us/rptcrd04/school1.asp] . The average ACT scores of students is a 21.6. 82.6% of students attended either a two-year or four-year university [http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/shs/school_profile.htm] . It is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the TSSAA.

Curriculum

Sullivan South implements a block schedule with four 90-minute periods a day. Students register for new classes each semester, allowing for 8 credits to be taken each academic year.

Sullivan South offers a variety of "Accelerated," AP, and Technical/Vocational courses:

Accelerated courses offered include:
* Algebra I & II
* Biology
* English I, II, & III
* Geometry

Advanced Placement courses offered include:
* Biology
* Calculus
* Chemistry
* Computer Science
* English
* Physics
* US History

Technical/Vocational courses offered include:
* CAD I & II
* Carpentry I & II
* Cosmetology I, II, & III
* Co-op
* Culinary Arts I & II
* Graphic Design I, II, & III
* Engineering Design I & II
* Entrepreneurship
* Leisure Craft I & II
* Marketing I & II
* Sports/Entertainment Marketing
* Visual Art Design+Note: Sullivan South participates in the Jumpstart program with Northeast State Community College. This program allows seniors to take classes for both high school and college credit in the areas of English IV and Humanities/Psychology.

Sullivan South is also home to one of the most advanced theatre groups of the region, with more than 80% of students registering to participate in the school's various drama-oriented courses. Similarly, the school's music program has also garnered much praise, with an award winning instrumental music department, as well as an accomplished vocal music department.

Sullivan South also has an Air Force JROTC Program.

Sullivan south has no valedictorians, with all students with a 4.0 GPA being ranked as #1.

Athletics

Sullivan South High School has athletics programs in the following sports:
* Band
* Basketball
* Baseball
* Cheerleading
* Cross Country
* Football
* Golf
* Soccer
* Softball
* Southern Belles (Dancing)
* Swimming
* Tennis
* Track
* Wrestling
* Volleyball

Notable alumni

* Orlando Hammond - Fictionist; Member of the SSHS Class of 1988
* Dan Wright - pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization.
* JS Moore - author of two books Understanding Apples and Gathering Leaves.
* Curt Phillips - QB University of Wisconsin

External links

* [http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/shs/ Official School Website]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20070312202406/http://sullivansouth.net/ Student-Run Website]