District Mission Statement:
We are dedicated to providing every student a quality education in a safe environment.
The Community:
Located in the heart of a beautifully wooded section of suburban Houston, known as Spring Branch/Memorial, Stratford is a community of well-kept homes, thriving businesses, active churches and civic organizations, excellent recreational facilities, and citizens with a common interest in superior education. The school strives to provide a variety of educational opportunities and involvement for the entire community.
The School:
Comprehensive public high school for grades 9-12 with a diverse student body.
Stratford employs the grade level concept in which principals and counselors assigned to each grade level serve the same students throughout their four years.
Total Enrollment....................1940
Senior Class.........................465
Faculty Members...................130
Ratio.....................................20/1
Accreditation: Texas Education Agency
Alternating Block Scheduling:
Length of class: 90 minutes
Eight classes alternating four
periods every other day.
Statistical Profile: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Mean Scores (2008)
80% Seniors took SAT State Mandated Testing
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Exit Level Examination is an assessment of student achievement. Students must obtain a mastery score on all four portions (language arts/reading/math/ science / social studies) in order to graduate. If a student does not score at the mastery level in any area, only that portion must be retaken until mastery is obtained.
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Verbal
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Math
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Stratford
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528
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568
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Texas
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488
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505
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National
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502
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515
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AmericanCollege Test (ACT)
Mean Scores (2005)
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Stratford Composite
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23.3
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Texas Composite
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20.7
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National Composite
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21.1
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Advanced Placement (AP)
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AP Scholars
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74
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AP Scholars with Honor
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35
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AP Scholars with Distinction
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26
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AP National Scholar
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2
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National Academic Recognition
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National Merit Semifinalists
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2
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National Merit Commended
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19
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National Hispanic Scholar
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3
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National Achievement Scholar
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1
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Curriculum
The diversified curriculum meets the individual needs of the students by allowing them to design their unique, individualized four year plans. Six levels of achievement challenge each student's capabilities: Advanced Placement, Pre-Advanced Placement, Gifted & Talented, Grade Level, Dual Credit, and Special Education. The special educations program includes resource classes, vocational training for the handicapped, and on-the-job training. The curriculum also includes a wide variety of vocational and technical training programs along with cooperative work/study plans.
Programs For Graduation for students entering 2006-2007:
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Subject
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Minimum
Program
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Recommended
Program
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Distinguished
Program
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English
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4
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4
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4
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Speech
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Mathematics
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3
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3
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3
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Science
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2
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3
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3
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World Geography
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1
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1
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1
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World History
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1
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1
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1
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U.S. History
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1
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1
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1
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Government
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Economics
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Foreign Language
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2
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3
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Health Education
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Health Fitness or Equivalent
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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Technology Applications
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1
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1
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1
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Fine Arts
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1
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1
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Electives
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3 1/2
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3 1/2
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2 1/2
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Programs For Graduation for students entering 2007-2008 and thereafter:
The Distinguished Achievement Program requires completing the 24-credit requirements as well as four advanced measures to be chosen from test data, college courses, and an original project.
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Subject
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Minimum
Program
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Recommended
Program
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Distinguished
Program
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English
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4
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4
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4
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Speech
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Mathematics
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4
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4
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4
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Science
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4
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4
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4
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World Geography
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1
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1
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1
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World History
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1
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1
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1
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U.S. History
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1
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1
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1
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Government
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Economics
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Foreign Language
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1
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2
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3
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Health Education
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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Health Fitness or Equivalent
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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Technology Applications
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1
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1
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1
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Fine Arts
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1
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1
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1
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Electives
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3 1/2
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3 1/2
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2 1/2
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Advanced Courses:
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English I Pre-AP, GT; II Pre-AP, GT; III AP, GT, DC; IV AP, GT, DC
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Government AP, GT
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Geometry Pre-AP
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Economics AP, GT
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Algebra II Pre-AP, GT
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World Geography Pre-AP, GT
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Pre-Calculus Pre-AP, GT
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U.S. History AP
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Calculus AP (AB)
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World History AP, Pre-AP, GT
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Calculus AP (BC)
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European History AP
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Biology I Pre-AP, GT
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French III Pre-AP; IV AP; V AP
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Biology II AP
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German III Pre-AP; IV AP; V AP
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Chemistry I Pre-AP, GT
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Latin IV-VI AP
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Chemistry II AP
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Spanish IV-VI Pre-AP; IV AP; V AP
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Physics I Pre-AP, GT
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Psychology AP
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Physics II AP
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Graduating Class of 2008:
Size of Class: ……………………………………………………………….. 441
Colleges Applied and Accepted:……………………………….........…… 193
Percent Attending
Four-Year College:…………………………………………………..78%
Two-Year College:…………………………………………………. 21%
Military Service:……………………………………………………..1/2%
Employment: ……………………………………………….……….1/2%
Class Rank Computation:
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AP/Pre-AP/Gifted & Talented
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Grade Level
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Special Education
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Semester Grade Points
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A (90-100)
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7
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B (80-89)
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A (90-100)
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6
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C (75-79)
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B (80-89)
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5
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D (70-74)
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C (75-79)
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A (90-100)
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4
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D (70-74)
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B (80-89)
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3
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C (75-79)
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2
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D (70-74)
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1
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Stratford uses a weighted grade point system for computation of a student's G.P.A. A numerical rank is issued to seniors at the beginning of the year, upon completion of the first semester, and at the conclusion of the senior year. Quartile ranks are issued to sophomores and juniors at the end of the second six weeks to inform them of their progress. Stratford graduates continue their education; therefore, a strong emphasis is placed on a classical college preparatory curriculum. More then two hundred course offerings afford a wide variety of choices for all students.
Student Activities
Various activities for students supplement the academic program. Many student clubs and organizations range from the National Honor Society, J.E.T.S., Academic Challenge, Academic Decathlon, and other academic honor groups to service organizations, special interest clubs, performing arts groups, student publications, and student government. Athletics include baseball, basketball, cross country, diving, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
School Spirit
Alma Mater
We sing to you dear Stratford High and pledge our loyalty,
We honor you the green and white and ever faithful be,
The years may come and go --- but you’ll always be the best,
Oh Stratford, Stratford, forever we’ll honor you.
Fight Song
Come on let’s fight- to win- the game tonight,
Fight on you Spartans, fight!
Come on let’s shout- and cheer- to push our team
Right on to victory.
Let’s keep the green and white the winning team
Give us a test, we’ll show you our best!
Go! Spartans! Let’s win this game for Stratford High!
SAP
- In the SAP program, students either go to a study hall or to a small group where they share their feelings. StratfordHigh School has had the SAP program for the past seven years. SAP classes are every Thursday for forty-five minutes with a different schedule to accommodate this.
- Awards won by the SAP program at SHS: Texas Star Award, Houston Bright Ideas Award
- There are two adults and between twelve to fifteen students in each group.
- PURPOSE OF A SAP SUPPORT GROUP
A support group is a safe place where you can talk about and receive support for concerns you are having in your life. You will find that there are others who are having concerns similar to yours. - SUPPORT GROUP DESCRIPTION
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SHARING
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For students wanting support for concerns that may not be related to alcohol and other drugs. (Examples: Stress, Relationships, Communication difficulties)
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STUDENTS IN TRANSITION
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For students who want support in making healthy transitions when there has been a significant change in their lives. (Examples: A move to a new school or city, A loss of a loved one, A change in a family situation)
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CONCERNED PERSONS
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For students who are concerned about the chemical use of someone close to them.
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INSIGHT
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For students who want more information on alcohol and other drugs or want to look at their own use and how it may be affecting their life.
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STAYING STRAIGHT
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For students who want to stop using drugs and alcohol, but are having difficulty on their own.
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STUDENTS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
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For students who have a life long illness.
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