Prairie High School (Brush Prairie, Washington)

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state = Washington
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Prairie High School is a high school in Brush Prairie, Washington. Built in 1979, part of the Battle Ground School District in Clark County, located in the South West region of the state of Washington.

Battle Ground School District No. 119' is a public school district in Clark County, Washington, USA.

Mission Statement and Beliefs

Prairie’s mission is to graduate all students as successful citizens and lifelong learners. 1. We hold staff, students, families and community accountable for students learning and we are committed to maintaining high standards.

2. Recognizing individual differences, we believe all students can learn.

3. We are responsible to maximize student learning using a variety of strategies.

4. Collaborative relationships are important between students, staff and parents. These relationships are built on trust and cooperation. 5. Changes in educational culture are necessary, and we have the power to make these changes positive using models of best practices and research. 6. Collectively and individually, we will do a better job of educating all students.

Budget and Operation

Each year, Prairie "operates under a total building budget of $91,000," and indeed has struggled in recent years to pass bonds or levies at the local level. However, the school is currently "completing its third and final year of a Smaller Learning Community Grant." [ [http://www.prairiehighschool.org/mission.htm Mission statement] ]

Academics and Oppurtunities

Prairie High School offers a variety of career and technical programs: JROTC, DECA FBLA, FFA, FCCLA, Computer, Industrial and Auto. In addition to the core academic classes, Prairie offers a variety of classes and programs in art, music, drama, foreign language, sign language and ELL.

Notable Alumni

Dan Dickau, plays in the NBA for the New York Knicks

Richie Sexson, a graduate of the class of 1993, is a professional baseball player and formerly played for the Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners. Currently, Sexson is a member of the New York Yankees.

Alan Embree, professional baseball player.

Chad in Portland, legendary caller to the Jim Rome Show went to Prairie HS.

Jorgan Cattin, local entrepreneur and restaurateur.

References

External links

* [http://www.bgsd.k12.wa.us/ Battle Ground School District No. 119]
* [http://www.prairiehighschool.org/ Official web site]
* [http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/?schoolId=43 Battle Ground School District Report Card]
* [http://www.gshlfootball.com/3a/prairie GSHL Football - Prairie High School]