Terra Nova High School (Pacifica, California)

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name = Terra Nova High School
established = 1961
type = Public Secondary
faculty = 72
principal = Thomas Minchew
students = 1,419 [http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/SchEnr.asp?cChoice=SchEnrEth&cYear=2006-07&cLevel=School&ctopic=Enrollment&myTimeFrame=S&TheName=terra+nova&cSelect=TERRA^NOVA^HIGH^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^--JEFFERSON^UNION--4168924-4137535&submit1=Submit]
city = 1450 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica
state = California
country = United States 94044
campus = Suburban
colors = Black, Gold
mascot = Tigers
website = [http://tnhs.juhsd.k12.ca.us/ http://tnhs.juhsd.k12.ca.us/]

Terra Nova High School is an American public high school in Pacifica in San Mateo County, California serving grades 9 through 12 as part of the Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD).

History

Terra Nova High School was established in 1961 to serve the growing population in the Linda Mar district. of southern Pacifica. Students attended from Vallemar, Rockaway Beach, Mori Point, Fairway, Sharp Park and Pacific Manor districts until Oceana Highschool was completed the following year.

Campus

The original buildings and campus were designed by Mark Falk & Corwin Booth (of Falk & Booth).The main building originally had only two stories when the school opened in 1961. Portables were added to the rear of the school campus to accommodate the increase in students and need for more classrooms.

Demographics

[http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/SchEnr.asp?cChoice=SchEnrEth&cSelect=TERRA%5ENOVA%5EHIGH--JEFFERSON%5EUNION%5EHIGH--4168924-4137535&cLevel=School&Level=School&cTopic=Enrollment&cYear=2005-06&myTimeFrame=S (Source: California Department of Education)]

Curriculum

Terra Nova has Advanced Placement classes in US History, European History, Chemistry, US Government, Language and Composition, Literature, Studio Art,and Calculus.As of 2007, Terra Nova has an API score of 769.

Extracurricular activities

Terra nova has an award winning marching band, who won 1st place in their division at the Fairfeild tournament of champions in 2007. The marching band also received sweepstakes at the 2008 fog festival. Terra Nova's student-run newspaper is the "Terra Nova Times". Terra Nova also has a team on the Bay Area's Quiz Kids show. Terra Nova plays a wide variety of sports, including football, badminton, cross country, tennis, track and field, water polo, swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. Terra Nova is 2006 Sophomore Football PAL Bay Division Champions. The drama department performs murder mysteries every year.

Organizations

2006-2007
*Anime Club
*Asian Club
*Auto Club
*Boys Block TN
*BBQ Club
*BSU (Black Student Union)
*Chess Club
*California Scholarship Federation
*Class of 2009
*Class of 2010
*Class of 2011
*Class of 2012
*Dance Club
*Film Club
*French Club
*FRIENDS Club
*Gaming Club
*GATE
*GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
*German Club
*Girls Block TN
*Go Club
*Hiking Club
*Improv Comedy Club
*Interact Club (Community Service)
*Irish Club
*Italian Club
*Jewish Student Union
*Junior Statesmen of America
*Knit and Crochet Club
*Latino Club
*Magic Club
*Math Club
*Middle Eastern Club
*Mock Trial
*Philosophy Club
*Quit Smoking Club
*Science and Technology Club
*Students Against Destructive Decisions
*S.A.V.E. (Suicide Awareness and Violence Elimination)
*Science and Technology Club
*Sojourners
*South Asian Club
*Surf Club
*Terra Nova Times
*Thespians
*Tiger Christian Club
*Tiger Film Makers
*Weight Training
*Woodworking Club

Notable alumni

* Rob Schneider, Class of 1982. Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter [http://www.nndb.com/people/771/000022705/] .
* Mike Lockwood, Class of 1988. Professional Wrestler
* Greg Reynolds, Class of 2003. the Colorado Rockies No. 1 draft choice in 2006 (Major League Baseball), and Rockies starting pitcher in the 2008 season.
* Tom Byrne, Class of 1984 Football Player
* Keith Hernandez, attended in the late 1960s but transferred to nearby Capuchino High School. Major League Baseball first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets. [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20070822/ai_n19475875 Royals' coach McClure pride of County baseball] , "Oakland Tribune", August 22, 2007. "McClure and Hernandez played together at Terra Nova High before Hernandez transferred to Capuchino."]
* Bob McClure, Class of 1970. Major League Baseball relief pitcher for seven teams, most prominently the Milwaukee Brewers. [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20070822/ai_n19475875 Royals' coach McClure pride of County baseball] , "Oakland Tribune", August 22, 2007. "McClure and Hernandez played together at Terra Nova High before Hernandez transferred to Capuchino."]

See also

* San Mateo County high schools

References

External links

* [http://tnhs.juhsd.k12.ca.us/ Terra Nova High School website]
* [http://www.terranovasports.com/ Terra Nova High School Sports Page]
* [http://www.juhsd.net/ JUHSD website]
* [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/ca/6882 Great Schools profile]