Loganville High School (LHS) is located in
Walton County,
Georgia
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Loganville is east of
Atlanta
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and west of
Athens
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. The school is a part of the
Walton County School District.
Walton County has nine elementary, three middle, and three high schools, and a Performance Learning Center.
The school
Loganville High School is a public, four-year comprehensive
high school
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for grades nine through twelve. It is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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.
The present school facility was first occupied in the fall of 1998. In January 2002, a new wing was opened to house an additional 450 students.
With an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, LHS is a school in transition from rural to urban.
In 2008 LHS was awarded bronze for the highest percentage of students meeting and exceeding standards.
Faculty
Loganville High School employs 137 teachers, four administrators, four counselors, and two media specialists. 22 staff members are certified to work with gifted children. The school also employs five secretaries, ten paraprofessionals, two school resource officers, one school nurse, and eight other support personnel. Five parent volunteers supplement the secretarial and administrative support positions on a regular basis. Many more volunteer their services on testing days and other special occasions.
The principal is Brad Bolemon. The assistant principals are John Lamb, Amanda McMillan, Niles Davis, and Carrin Meadows.
Grading scale
Curriculum
LHS uses a 4x4 block schedule that offers academic, technology/career, and elective credits.
Four levels each of Spanish and French are available.
Work-based learning is offered through the Youth Apprenticeship Program. Areas of concentration include cosmetology, business, early childhood education, construction, horticulture, and health care.
Walton Career Academy offers students a chance to take
collegiate level courses during high school through the Walton County Public School System. Students can receive both high school and college credit.
Advanced Placement
Twelve AP courses are offered at LHS. Approximately 200 students take advantage of these course offerings. Courses are weighted by adding 10 points to the total class grade. These courses include:
*AP US History
*AP World History
*AP Government
*AP Economics
*AP Calculus
*AP Statistics
*AP Language
*AP Literature
*AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
*AP Art
*AP Computer Science
*AP Physics
*AP Human Geography
*AP Psychology
Testing
Georgia High School Graduation Test (first-time takers in 11th grade):
2005-2006
*Language Arts: 42%
*Math: 51%
*Science: 2%
*Social Studies: 56%
*Writing: 1%
2004-2005
*Language Arts: 41%
*Math: 5%
*Science: -15%
*Social Studies: 9%
*Writing: 19%
Graduation requirements
Before graduation, students must accumulate a minimum of 28 units or credits.
Post-secondary plans
Class of 2006:
*Four year colleges/universities: 26%
*Two year colleges/schools: 28%
*Technical/vocational colleges/schools: 11%
*Military: 3%
*Full-time employment: 3%
*Graduation rate: 79.9%
Sports
*Baseball
*Basketball
*Cheerleading
*Cross country
*Football
*Golf
*Soccer
*Softball
*Swimming
*Tennis
*Track and field
*Volleyball
*Wrestling
Clubs and organizations
*Academic Bowl
*AFJROTC
*Archery
*Beta Club
*Chorus
*Classic Gaming Club
*Color Guard
*FCCLA
*Fellowship of Christian Athletes
*Foreign Language Club
*Future Business Leaders of America
*Future Educators of America
*Future Farmers of America
*Future Georgia Educators
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Key Club
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*Literary Team
*Marching Band
*National Honor Society
*S.A.D.D.
*S.A.F.E.
*SGA
*Technology Student Association
Alma mater
Performed by the Loganville High School Marching Red Devils/Choir:
Across the hills of dear old Walton
Lives a noble clan
Songs of Loganville wait for glory
A grand and glorious band
Alma Mater, thee we'll honor
Ever loyal be
Thee, we'll crown forever with glory
Loganville, here's to thee.
Notable alumni
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Michael Bohn
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, Class of 2006 - singer for
Woe, Is Me
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and
Issues
*
Clint Frazier
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A top prospect for the 2013 MLB draft, the Cleveland I ...
, Class of 2013 - MLB player for the
New York Yankees
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J.R. Jenkins, Class of 1997 - former NFL player
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Storm Johnson, Class of 2010 - former NFL player
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Brandon Moss
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, Class of 2002 - MLB player for the
Oakland Athletics
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Jordan Rager
Jordan Rager (born February 21, 1994) is an American country music singer.
Rager was born in Loganville, Georgia. He performed in local bars since age 15, and was mentored by Barry Williams, who is Jason Aldean's father. He gained popularity by s ...
, Class of 2012 - "Voice" of Loganville
References
External links
* http://www.loganvillehigh.org/
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Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state)
Schools in Walton County, Georgia
1970 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)