South Plantation High School

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streetaddress = 1300 Paladin Way
city = Plantation
state = Florida
district = Broward County Schools
zipcode = 33317
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grade9 = 748
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homepage = http://southplantationhigh.net/ South Plantation High School, also known locally as simply "South", is a four-year, public high school located in Plantation, a large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States. SPHS is part of the Broward County Public Schools District, which is the sixth largest district in the nation with over 258,000 students enrolled as of the 2007/08 school year.

Alma Mater

"Whichever Path We Choose To Take"


"Thy Words of Wisdom Guide"


"Achievement, Pride and Unity"


"Will Always Walk Beside"


"To Purple, White and Gold We Raise"


"Our Voices To The Sky"


"Will Everlasting Loyalty To"


"South Plantation High"

Publicity

The school is well-known for its drama club productions, particularly since 2007. The school also has many eager students who participate in extra-curricular activities of their own such as photography or modeling.

tatistics

As of June 20, 2008, the school served 2,454 students in grades 9 through 12. [cite web | url=http://www.browardschools.com/schoolsplash1/enrollment.asp?school=2351 | title=Enrollment Counts | publisher=The School Board of Broward County, Florida | accessdate=2008-06-22] .

Academics

Course Curriculum

South Plantation High School offers a wide range courses, standard and elective.
Magnet Specific:
Biological/Environmental Engineering
The college preparatory program provides students with experiences in civil, environmental, biological and geo-technical engineering. A full array of Advanced Placement courses are available.
Environmental Technology
The college preparatory program provides students with experiences in long-term and short-term land use plans while making decisions concerning social, economic and environmental problems.
Science: Environmental Science, Honors Environmental Research, Animal Science/Aquaculture
English: Honors English III - Florida Literature. (Magnet Specific), Analysis and Research. Honors Research III - paired with Health
Health: Environmental Health. One Semester - Paired with Research 3
Computers: Multi-Media (Magnet Specific) Computing for Colleges and Careers,
Engineering: Technology Studies (Magnet Specific)
Medical: Medical Skills (Magnet Specific)

South Plantation High School, also offers many Advanced Placement courses which can count towards college credit. They Are:

[http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ACADEMICS/departments/english/English%20Project/course2.htm English] : A.P. English Language and Composition, A.P. English Literature and Composition

South Plantation High School, is home to Broward's [http://www.browardschoolsmagnetprograms.com/high/themes/environmental-science Environmental Sciences] Magnet Program, which teaches students about wildlife preservation, ecosystem restoration, preservation of the Everglades, recycling, aquatic life protection and energy conservation.

tandardized Testing Statistics

In 2008 the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, (FCAT) scores went down to a C, from a B in 2007. [cite web |url=http://www.browardschools.com/schools/fcat/high.htm |title=Broward Schools: FCAT Statistics |publisher= |accessdate=]

Notable Academic Achievements

*On February 27th, 2005, the 9th Annual High School Academic Bowl for Deaf and Hard of Hearing took place, with 5 select SPHS students being chosen. 2nd Place was won by Smith Auguste, Helder Gurgel, Joanna Korn, Ashley Mingo and Ryan Vlazny. [cite web |url=http://www.gallaudet.edu/x4622.xml |title=Results, 9th Annual Academic Bowl, Southeast Regional Competition |publisher=Gallaudet University's |accessdate=2005-02-27]

Athletics

Fall (August - November)

* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Fall/crosscountry.htm Cross Country]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Fall/football.htm Football]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Fall/Swimming.htm Swimming]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Fall/Golf.htm Golf]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Fall/volleyball.htm Volleyball] Cheerleading

Winter (October - February)

*Basketball
*Wrestling
*Soccer

pring (January - April)

* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Spring/baseball.htm Baseball]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Spring/softball.htm Softball]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Spring/tennis.htm Tennis]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Spring/track.htm Track]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Spring/water%20polo.htm Water Polo]
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ATHLETICS/Spring/flag%20football.htm Flag Football]
*Lacrosse

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/STUDENTS/Clubs/BPA/BPA/index.htm Business Professionals of America] (BPA) - Students pursuing careers in the business and information technology fields, are shown how to advance leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills, through Intern Programs, [http://www.bpanet.org/Events/ Skill Assessment Guides] , and [http://www.bpanet.org/awards/specialrecogawards.aspx Special Recognition Awards] .
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/STUDENTS/Clubs/C4KC/caring_kids_critters.htm Caring for Kids and Critters] - Students earn volunteer hours by working at the [http://www.wildlifecarecenter.org/ Wildlife Care Center] and at John U. Lloyd State Park. As well as, helping children's organizations and maintain the school campus.
* Chorus - SPHS offers 3 Choirs: [http://www.sphschorus.com/ Paladins, Women's Chorus and Show Choir] . All of which perform at both Winter and Spring Concerts, and have been invited to Disney's Epcot to sing at the [http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEvents?id=HolidaysAroundTheWorldSpecialEventPage&bhcp=1 Candlelight Processional] for over a decade. Students also compete at both district and State levels.
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/STUDENTS/Clubs/DECA/deca.htm Distributive Education Clubs of America] (DECA) - Students who are interested in business marketing, management, and entrepreneurship participate in many activities, including the Fashion Show, Thanksgiving Food Drive, [http://www.adoptanangel.net/ Adopt-an-Angel] Toy Drive, MDA, SHAPE, Hurricane Relief projects, and competitions.
*Drama/Thespians- The drama program has recently put on productions of High School Musical and Peter Pan.
*Earth Rangers
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/STUDENTS/Clubs/ER_Embassadors/er_embassadors.htm ER Ambassadors] - Students travel to elementary schools to teach environmental activities. They help with recruiting new students to the high school program and earn volunteer hours by working with community organizations on weekend events.
*FCCLA
*First Priority- christian club where students talk about Christ and God
*Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA)
*French Club
*Friendship Club
*Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA)
*Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
*Human Relations Council
*Inter-Club Council (ICC)
*JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps)
*Key Club
*Literary Magazine
*Marching Band
*Massive Appeal (Dance Team)
*Mu Alpha Theta
*Multicultural Club
*National Honor Society (NHS)
*Not On Tobacco (NOT)
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/STUDENTS/Clubs/Paladin%20Anglers/paladin_anglers.htm Paladin Anglers] - Students are taken deep sea fishing on Coast Guard-approved commercial vessels after school, in order to learn about ecotourism, fish, boating safety and fishing regulations.
* [http://www.paladinsociety.com/ The Paladin Society] - Students travel to Renaissance festivals, in order to educate patrons on different aspects of society during the Middle Ages. Such as, medieval and Renaissance era weaponry, armor, customs, medicine, and superstitions.
*Quill and Scroll
*SAC/SAF
*Salsa Club
*SECME
*Sign of the Knights
*Spanish Club
*Special Olympics
*SPTV- South was one of the first schools to establish a morning t.v program
*Step Team
*Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
*Student Government Association (SGA)
*Students Taking On Paralysis (STOP)
*Sword and Shield (Newspaper)
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/STUDENTS/Clubs/TSA/tsa.htm Technology Student Association] (TSA) - Students compete, for [http://www.tsaweb.org/files/scholarships.pdf scholarships] , against other students, from around the county, in a variety of technology related fields, (such as robotics).
*Ultimate Frisbee
*Yearbook
*Youth Crime Watch

External links

* [http://www.southplantationhigh.net/ South Plantation High School]
* [http://www.sphssolarknights.com/ South Plantation High School Solar Racing Team]
* [http://www.sphsengineering.com/ South Plantation High School Engineering Program]
* [http://www.geocities.com/culpepperjf/ The Culpepper Journalism Foundation] - A fund created by a former South Plantation teacher, with the goal of, assisting students, who wish to go to summer journalism programs.
* [http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/southplanthigh/ACADEMICS/departments/careerandtechnology/scholarships.htm Doug Parrish Career & Technology Scholarship] - A scholarship set up, for the further education, of a graduating senior, who pursued a Career and Technology course of study, at South Plantation.

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