District
North Platte High School
October 02, 2008
North Platte High School is located in Dearborn, Missouri. The school serves approximately 240 students in grades 9-12. North Platte High School students consistently rank above the state norm in standardized testing programs.
Curriculum: The curriculum at North Platte High School offers a wide range of courses presented through an Eight Block Schedule. All students are required to take eight subjects per semester. Four of these meet on one day with the other four meeting the next. The days alternate and each day includes a thirty-minute seminar, which allows students to receive one-on-one or small group assistance from individual teachers. The following courses with slight variations are offered each year:
| Communicative Skills | Mathematics | Foreign Language | Practical Arts |
| Language Arts I-IV* | Pre-Algebra | Spanish I-IV | Computer Research |
| Speech and Drama | Algebra I-III | French I-II | Accounting I-II |
| Remedial Reading | Applied Math Geometry | Ag. Science I-II | |
| Journalism/Publications | Calculus/Trigonometry | Ag. Construction | |
| Mythology | College Algebra* | Fine Arts | Ag. Business |
| American Short Stories | Art I-IV | Industrial Tech. I-II | |
| Novels | Band | Drafting I-II | |
| Choir | Family & Consumer Science | ||
| Consumer Education | |||
| Social Studies | Science | Physical Education | Housing & Interior Design |
| American History | Physical Science | Physical Fitness | Wardrobe Planning |
| World History | Biology I-II | Health | Family Meals |
| American Government | Environmental Science | Adaptive Physical Ed. | Contemporary Living |
| Geography | Chemistry/Physics* | Weightlifting | Child Developement I-II |
| Biotechnology | Family Living & Parenting | ||
| Nutrition &
Wellness |
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| Ag Power |
*College credit is
available
ITV (distance learning) and
online college credit classes also available for juniors and
seniors.
Graduation Requirements:
| Language Arts | 4 units | Extra-curricular Programs | |
| Mathematics | 3 units | Football | Volleyball |
| Science | 3 units | Basketball | Wrestling |
| Social Studies | 4 units | Baseball | Softball |
| Fine Arts | 2 units | Weight Training | Cheerleading/Dance |
| Practical Arts | 1 unit | Academic Bowl | Track and Field |
| Physical Education | 2 units | ||
| General Electives | 9 units | ||
| Total | 28units |
Recently
Recognized Programs:
2007 & 2003 Choir selected to
perform at Missouri Music Educators Association convention
2006 Softball KCI Conference Champions
2001-06 Superior Rating received by the Band at District
competition
2005 Softball KCI Conference Champions; District Champions;
Third Place State Tournament
2001 Academic Team KCI Conference Champions; Baseball KCI
Conference Champions
2000 Volleyball KCI Conference and District Champions;
Girls' Basketball KCI Conference Champions; Academic Team KCI
Conference Champions
1999 Academic Team KCI Conference Champions; District
Champions; Third Place State Tournament
1998 Academic Team KCI Conference Champions; District
Champions; Second Place State Tournament
1998 Football District Champions and Missouri 1A State
Champions; Boys' Basketball KCI Conference Champions
Student Organizations:
| National Honor Society | Student Council | TREND (Anti Drug and Alcohol) |
| Future Teachers of America | FFA | Science Club |
| FCCLA (Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America) |
Chess Club |
Vocational/Technical Training - Northland Career Center:
| Air
Conditioning/ |
Diesel Mechanics | Electronic Technology |
| Refrig. & Heating | Health Services | Modern Office Technology |
| Building Construction Trades | Marketing | Microcomputer Application |
| Food Production Services & | Welding | Vocational Preparation |
| Management | Practical Nursing |
Parent Organizations:
| Music Booster Club | Athletic Booster Club | Community 2000 |
For additional information about High School programs contact:
Mr.
Roger Giger, Principal
212
West 6th Street
Dearborn,
MO 64439
(816)
450-3344 Fax (816) 992-8955
