New Prague High School
| New Prague High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
221 12th Street NE New Prague, Minnesota 56071  United States | |
| Information | |
| Established | 1999 |
| School district | New Prague Area Schools |
| CEEB code | 241820 |
| Principal | Mr. Lonnie Seifert |
| Teaching staff | 55.47 (FTE) (as of 2011-12)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,168 (2011-2012 School Year)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21-1[1] |
| Color(s) |
Cardinal and Black |
| Athletics conference | Wright County Conference |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Newspaper | Trojan Times |
| Website | New Prague High School Home Page |
New Prague High School is a public secondary school in New Prague, Minnesota. The school boasts a ninety-eight percent or better graduation rate on average, and ninety percent of graduates attend a post-secondary institution.[2]
History
The first high school classes in New Prague were held in a K–12 schoolhouse with the first high school class graduating in 1907. A separate high school building was constructed in 1924 at the corner of 1st Avenue NW and Main Street. An addition to that building opened in 1963, and a new high school opened across the street in 1976. The current high school building opened in 1999 at the corner of Columbus Ave. and 12th St. NE, and that building had an addition added in 2006.
Academics
New Prague High School offers over one hundred courses in fourteen different areas of study. There are a variety of required and elective classes for students to choose from. This helps to ensure that students are interested in course topics. To help meet the needs of students of varied abilities, College in the Schools and Advanced Placement classes are offered to the student body.
Independent studies, mentorship, youth service, and extended day programs, are provided for students as well. Courses are delivered using a semester system with seven period school days.[3]
- Fine Arts
The New Prague High School offers many various fine arts that students can choose from; some examples would be Band, Choir, Art, Drawing, Photography, Graphic Design, Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting and Contemporary Crafts.
- Food and Consumer Sciences
Food and Consumer Sciences teaches about cooking and living on a persons own. Some classes include Foods, Fashion, Independent Living, Interior Design, Family Life, Interpersonal Relationships and Child Development.
- World Languages
New Prague High School teaches two foreign languages, which are German and Spanish. Both languages are taught up to college level. The German program allows excelling German students to transfer to Germany to better their German Language skills and learn about German culture. Both offer a club, named "German" and "Spanish", respectively.
- Language Arts
New Prague High School teaches many Language Arts classes, some of which are mandatory. They include Composition, Media Studies, US Literature, Journalism, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Introduction to the Theatre, English Literature, Literature Appreciation and Broadcast Communications.
- Mathematics
The New Prague High School teaches many various math classes. They include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, "Functions, Stats and Trigonometry", AP Statistics, AP Calculus and Integrated I. New Prague requires its students to take at least three years of math, but encourages them to take as many as they want.
- Science
The New Prague Science Department has various choices to offer their students. They have Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry in the Community, Fish & Wildlife Studies, Environmental Issues, Inquiry Biology Inside & Outside, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Wetlands & Field Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology and Cell Biology.
- Social Studies
New Prague High School has a relatively small social studies department. These classes include Growth of America, Modern America, World Geography, Economics, Post WW II History, Minnesota History, Psychology, Sociology, World History, American Civics and Ethnic Studies.
- Physical Education
New Prague only requires that its students take two Physical Education classes. The last list here is Wellness (Required), Fitness for Life (Required), Stress Management, Principle of Sport, Cardio Training, Strength Training, Adv. Strength Training, Team Activities, Lifetime Sports and Winter Activities.
- Technology Education
New Prague has an average Technology Education department, mostly consisting of workshop-like classes. This includes Automotive Mechanics, Beginning Woodworking, Sheet Metal, Small Engines, Welding, Introductory Electronics, Auto Mechanics, Consumer Car Care, Power Sports Vehicle Service, Advanced Woodworking, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Computer Aided Drafting and Construction Trades.
- Business Education
New Prague also has a small Business Education department. Some of the classes are Webpage Design, Marketing, Management, Computer Education, Electronics, Personal Finance, Introduction to Business, Stock Market and Technology Education and Application (Required freshman year).
- Note: For a full list of classes go to http://www.npaschools.org/9-12-curriculum-maps
- Note: Some classes are only available every other year, or have requirements that need to be met to join them.
- Note: For a full list of classes go to http://www.npaschools.org/9-12-curriculum-maps
Schedule
Monday - Friday:[4]
Period 1 7:40-8:30
Period 2 8:40-9:30
Period 3 9:35-10:25
Period 4 10:30-11:20
Period 5 11:25-12:41 (Includes Lunch)
Period 6 12:46-1:36
Period 7 1:41-2:31
Extracurricular Activities
New Prague High School boasts an extensive list of extracurricular activities to help meet the needs of a variety of student interests.
Academic Challenge, Archery Club, Art Club, Auto Club
Band, Choir, Equestrian Club, Fall Musical, German Club
National Honor Society, One Act Play, Scholatic Clay Target
Spanish Club, Speech Team Advisor, Spring Play
Student Council, Trojan Times, Yearbook Advisor, Youth in Government[5]
Athletics
GIRLS:
Fall:
Volleyball, Cheerleading, Tennis, Football
Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming/Diving
Winter:
Dance Team, Cheerleading, Basketball
Gymnastics, Wrestling, Nordic Skiing, Hockey
Spring:
Golf, Track and Field, Softball
BOYS:
Fall:
Football, Soccer, Cross Country
Winter:
Basketball, Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Wrestling
Spring:
Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Track and Field
Adaptive Softball and Floor Hockey are also offered.
Notable alumni
- Laura Brod, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2003–2011).[6]
- Ron Johnson, former NBA player[7]
- Stephen Trettel, two-time winner of the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium[8]
- Robert Vanasek, former member (1973–1993) and Speaker (1987–1992) of the Minnesota House of Representatives[9]
- Dick Jonckowski, The voice of the Gophers, public address announcer for men’s basketball, baseball, and Gophers football.[10]
References
- 1 2 3 "School Detail for New Prague Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ↑ "Visitor Information". New Prague High School. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ↑ "New Prague High School". New Prague Area Schools. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Daily Schedule". New Prague High School. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Student Organizations". New Prague High School. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
- ↑ "Brod, Laura". Minnesota Legislators Past and Present.
- ↑ "Ron Johnson NBA statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- ↑ Johns, Emily (2008-06-04). "New Prague teen tackles a scientific quandary". Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
- ↑ "Vanasek, Robert". Minnesota Legislators Past and Present.
- ↑ "Jonckowski, Dick". Jonckowski fills voice, house with passion for sports. 2012-03-28.