Caddo Parish Magnet High School (CMHS) is located in
Shreveport, Louisiana
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, United States. Caddo Magnet was founded by its first principal, Ascension Smith. The school colors are gold and red, and the mascot is a Mustang. The current principal is Mr. Robert Middleton. The assistant principals include Dr. Cedric Ellis (attendance and discipline), Schannon Lanclos, and Kerri Miles (both curriculum and instruction).
Academic Decathlon
Caddo Magnet won the Academic Decathlon contest for Louisiana each year from 1983 through 2011. This is the longest streak of any school in the nation, and the longest in the history of the competition.
Other awards
Students participating in varsity and lifetime sports have won district competitions and advanced to the state levels. During the 2007-2008 season of High School Varsity soccer, the Caddo Magnet boys won the State Championship and were ranked as high as #2 in the nation by NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches of America Association).
Admissions
''To be admitted to Caddo Magnet, students must':''
*Have a 2.5 grade point average at the time of application.
*Have a score on the most recent school-administered nationally standardized test showing the reading level at the 50th percentile or better.
*Have 95% or better school attendance.
*Have maintained a good discipline record.
*Express high motivation and interest toward excellence in the academics or the arts.
*Have parental/guardian consent and support.
*Have taken and passed the English/Language Arts and Math components of LEAP 21.
''In order to remain in good standing at Caddo Magnet, students must:''
*Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average.
*Conform to behavior standards set by the Caddo Parish School Board and Caddo Magnet High School.
Clubs
Chess Club
SAGA
Model UN
E-Sports
Cyber Patriot
Active Minds
Asian Studies Association
Astronomy Club
Band
Black Studies Association
Choir
Debate
Destination Imagination
National Honors Society
World Language Club
FCA
Quiz Bowl
Student Council
Guitar Club
Mock Trial
Greens Club
Pet Project
UNICEF
Drone Club
Harry Potter Club
Mu Alpha Theta
Project Talent
SLAM Club
Key Club
Creative Writing Club
Interact Club
Art Club
History Club
Electronic Club
4-H
Girl Up
Tri-M Music Honors Society
Robotics Team
Science Olympiad
Youth & Government
Armory Club
JROTC Rifle Team
Drama Club
Spread the Success
Rocketry
Engineering
In Stitches
French Honors Society
German Honors Society
Karaoke Club
Letters for Rose
Biology Olympiad
Ambassadors
JROTC Command
Ping Pong
Current Events Club
Athletics
Caddo Magnet High athletics competes in the
LHSAA
Sports:
Archery
Cross Country/Track
Fencing
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse—Men's
Soccer—Ladies'
Soccer—Men's
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
E-Sports
Alumni
See also
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Caddo Parish Schools Caddo Public Schools is a school district based in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. The district serves all of Caddo Parish.
History
In 1965, the board was sued by Shreveport pastor and civil rights leader E. Edward Jones and his wife, Le ...
References
External links
Caddo Magnet High School
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Magnet schools in Louisiana
High schools in Shreveport, Louisiana
Public high schools in Louisiana