North Springs Charter High School (formerly called North Springs High School from 1963 to 2007) is a

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high school located in

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, United States. It is the only

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in the

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that offers both arts and sciences. Students may participate in the Visual & Arts component and/or the Mathematics & Science component, depending on their qualifications and abilities.

School information

North Springs Charter High School is accredited by the

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(SACS) and the

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. The majority of the 2005 graduating class (97%) attended a four or two year college, and 68% of the 2005 graduating class were HOPE scholars. North Springs was a Georgia School of Excellence, a Grammy Signature School (1997), and a '' U.S. News & World Report'' Outstanding High School (2000). It was also one of ''

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'' magazine's Top 300 High Schools (2000). It gained charter status for the 2007–2008 school year. The school has had many individual athletic achievements. In 1969, North Springs won a state title in football and soccer, two state championships in wrestling in 1976 and 77, and two state championships in track and field in 2004 and 2005.

Magnet programs

North Springs has a dual

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. The mission of the North Springs Charter High School's Science Magnet Program is to provide a higher academic level of scientific and mathematics education through problem-based learning centered in technology and research. The classes offered through this program are Biochemistry; Career Math/Science–Advanced Research Methods; Microbiology; Organic Chemistry; Introduction to Research Methods in Science, Science, Technology, and Society; Science Topics/Issues–Advanced Research Methods; Topics and Issues in Medical Ethics; Topics and Issues in Engineering; and Techniques in Engineering. The Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Program is an interest-based program that enables students to receive pre-professional training that extends beyond the introductory level. The program provides exploration into such areas as music theory, history of the arts, composition, conducting, choreography, playwriting, directing, art production, and art criticism. Students are required to earn eight art magnet credits over the course of four years. The Arts Magnet is split into Theater Magnet, Choral Magnet, Dance Magnet, Film Magnet, Music Magnet, and Visual Arts Magnet.

North Springs Cluster

North Springs Charter School draws students from a cluster of middle and

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, which work together to complete K-12 education. The cluster includes the following schools: *Sandy Springs Middle School *Ison Springs Elementary School *Dunwoody Springs Charter Elementary School *Spalding Drive Charter Elementary School *Woodland Charter Elementary School

Notable alumni

Music

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- Rapper, full name Sergio Giavanni Kitchens *

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- Singer *

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- Rapper, full name Jordan Carter

Sports

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– NFL player *

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player * Jordan Hill –

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player * Matt Robinson – NFL player *

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– former NBA player and basketball player at

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* Dennis DiSantis –

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Driver * Brandon Bohrer –

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Film and TV

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– blogger and television personality *

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– actor *

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– actress *

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– actor * John Schneider – actor

Politics

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- political journalist * Steven Schrage — academic

References

External links

North Springs Charter School website
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