Nimitz High School (Irving, Texas)
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| Nimitz High School | ||
| Established | 1969 | |
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| School type | Public | |
| Grade levels | 9th - 12th | |
| Current Principal | Sam Bean | Irving, Texas, United States |
| Mascot | Vikings | |
| Colors | Blue, Silver, Grey, White | |
Chester W. Nimitz High School is a public high school in the Irving Independent School District. It was named for U.S. Navy Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Nimitz High School is famous for its Academic Decathlon team, which won the state championship in 2004 and has consistently placed in the top 10 in state competition.
[edit] Famous Alumni
- Kerry Cooks '93 - Former Iowa and NFL defensive back.
- Dat Nguyen '94 - Former Dallas Cowboys and Texas A & M linebacker
- Carrie Barton '94 - Olympic synchronized swimmer.
- Kevin McCullar '94 - Former NFL and Texas Tech linebacker.
- Marcus King '00 - Former Missouri defensive back.
- Michael Huff '01 - University of Texas where he became a college football star and the seventh NFL draft pick of 2006 for the Oakland Raiders safety.
[edit] Nimitz School Profile
Nimitz High School is one of four public high schools in the Irving Independent School District. With an approximate enrollment of 2300 students in grades 9 – 12, the ethnic mix is diverse: Native American less than 0.1%, Asian 0.9%, African American 4%, Hispanic 90%, and White 5%. Approximately 90% are considered economically disadvantaged. Nimitz faculty totals approximately 150 with approximately 50% having advanced degrees.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the Mission of Nimitz High School to create and maintain an environment which empowers every member of the school community to reach a high level of academic achievement as determined by state and national standards. Within this environment, we will encourage students to reach their individual maximum potential by engaging them in comprehensive and challenging programs.
COMMUNITY
Nimitz High School is located in Irving, Texas, a suburban community of 212,260 residents, which lies between Dallas and Fort Worth. Irving is close to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and is an attractive site for regional and corporate business headquarters.
CURRICULUM
The school year consists of two 18 week semesters. The regular school days consists of seven 53 minute class periods. A variety of extensive instructional programs meet the needs of students with different learning abilities and interests. In addition to regular courses, classes taught at Nimitz also include Pre-AP, Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, gifted and talented, special education, career and technical education, and English as a Second Language.
Subjects in which students may earn Pre-AP credit are English, languages other than English, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Advanced Placement courses include English 3 and 4, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology II, Chemistry II, U.S. Government, Economics, U.S. History, World History, European History, Psychology, Spanish, French, German, Music Theory and Studio Art. Every student taking an AP course is required to take the AP exam in May. Dual credit courses are U. S. History, U.S. Government, College Algebra, and English IV.
Nimitz students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and become involved in community service. Marching band, athletics, newspaper, yearbook, drill team, choir, orchestra, cheerleading, ballet folklorico, debate, theater, student council, Academic Decathlon, Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, and service and special interest clubs are some of the school sponsored activities available to students.
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
In an effort to prepare students for our rapidly changing society, all students have the opportunity to obtain a laptop computer. Thus, the delivery of instruction is often via computer technology. Internet hookup is wireless. Teachers and students can access the Internet to get assignments, turn them in, work collaboratively on group projects, etc. Every student who graduates from Nimitz will be able to function competently in our highly technological world.
To find out more about Nimitz High School, please access our web site at www.irvingisd.net/nimitz, which is linked to the Irving Independent School District site.
NHS FOCUS: SMALL ADVISORY GROUPS
Nimitz High School is dedicated to helping students make a connection to high school through small learning groups. All students 9-12 participate in an advisory program called VISTAS, Viking Interactive Student-Teacher Advisory Sessions. Through VISTAS, individual attention is given to every student's personal, educational, and career development. Each student has a mentor/advisor that remains with his/her advisory throughout grades 9-12. VISTAS meets once each week for 30 minutes.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2008
The following courses must be passed: Subject Minimum Recommended English 4.0 4.0 Communication Applications .5 .5 Mathematics 3.0 3.0 Science 3.0 3.0 Social Studies 4.0 4.0 Health 0.5 0.5 Physical Education 1.5 1.5 Electives 5.5 3.5 Fine Arts 1.0 1.0 Other Language 0.0 2.0 Technology Applications 1.0 1.0 Total Credits 24.0 25.0
One local credit may count towards the total credits required for graduation.
Students must demonstrate mastery on all sections of the Exit-Level Texas Assessment of Knowledge Skills (TAKS) test prior to graduation.
GRADING POLICY
Numerical grades are given at the end of each six weeks grading period. The semester grade is determined by averaging the three six weeks grades and the semester exam. Course credit for a full year course is awarded at the end of the year and is based on the final course average of the two semester grades.
A weighted system of awarding grade points is used to reflect differences in the difficulty of course levels.
CLASS RANK
Class rank is determined for students at the end of their junior year (six-semester ranking) and at the end of their senior year (final ranking). These rankings, based on the cumulative grade point average (GPA), include all credit courses taken since entry into the ninth grade, and certain courses (as indicated on the transcript) taken in the eighth grade. The GPA is determined by dividing the total grade points earned (based on final course averages) by the number of courses attempted.
ACCREDITATION
Nimitz High School is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. Nimitz is also a member of The College Board.
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