La Jolla High School

La Jolla High School

Established	1922
School type	Public school
Principal	Dana Shelburne
Address	750 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037
Enrollment	1,650
Colors	Black & Red██
Mascot	Viking
Rival Schools	The Bishop's School, Cathedral Catholic High School, Mission Bay High School, University City High School
Homepage	[http://ljhs.sandi.net/]

La Jolla High School (LJHS) is a comprehensive high school for Grades 9–12 locatedin La Jolla, a community within the city limits of San Diego. LJHS supports approximately 1,650 students. The student body consists of the local community and students from the Voluntary Ethnic Enrollment Program, School Choice, and the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs.

In 2003, LJHS was named a California Distinguished School. It is the first high school west of the Mississippi to have a chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Additionally, La Jolla High has been ranked as one of the top 100 high schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine. In 2005, LJHSwas awarded a six-year Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation term. La Jolla High is also an Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) School of Distinction.

In 2008, La Jolla High School Varsity Basketball, led by stand out athletes Peter Sefton, Jerrell "Super Human" Agnew [ [http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/preps/basketball/20080301-9999-1s1p-3bbkb.html SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > High Schools - University City fans' behavior doesn't rattle La Jolla guard ] ] , and Spencer Moyer, La Jolla have won Western League, Division III CIF, and are currently competing in the second round of California State Playoffs. [ [http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/preps/basketball/20080229-9999-bn29boys3.html SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > High Schools - La Jolla wins Division III boys championship ] ]

Annually, approximately 95 percent of seniors enter universities or colleges, with asignificant number of students attending Ivy League schools, out-of-state institutions, andthe University of California (UC)/California State University (CSU) systemsFact|date=February 2008.The La Jolla High School mission is to promote a spirit of academic, athletic, andpersonal excellence. Goals toward this mission include:
* Focus on literacy
* Presenting academic challenge to all students so each can achieve full potential
* Providing role models in the administration and faculty to exude the academicand personal values taught
* Welcoming all students and acknowledging the urgency of the human quest forhigh self-esteem
* Creating an atmosphere where learning and social development flourish
* Recognizing differences in needs and providing a variety of experiences toprepare all students for vocational, as well as academic, goals
* Encouraging each student to become literate in the sciences, as well as in thehumanities, and to develop an appreciation and understanding of both fine andpractical arts

Administration

* Principal: Mr. Dana Shelburne
* Vice Principal (Grades 9 & 11): Bev Greco
* Vice Principal (Grades 10 & 12): Walter Fairley

Clubs and Activities

Several Clubs interact in the "school" to construct a more diverse set of activities.
*ASB, or the Associated Student Body
* [http://www.ljhsfilm.com/ La Jolla Cinema Club]
* Et Caetera...
* Hands Up Club
* Irish Club
* Key Club
* Persian Club
* Project Success
* Mariners
* Science Team
* NOSB
* Math Team
* CSF
* Speech and Debate

Notable alumni

* Robbin Crosby, guitarist with heavy metal band, Ratt
* Warren DeMartini, lead guitarist with heavy metal band, Ratt
* Matt Wong, musician
* Trip Hawkins, video game pioneer
* Peter King, Professional Surfer
* Gore Verbinski, director of Pirates of the Caribbean
* Cliff Robertson, actor
* Gregory Peck, actor
* Raquel Welch, actress
* Robin Wright-Penn, actress

References

Sarah Lynch

External links

* [http://ljhs.sandi.net/home.html La Jolla High School Website]
* [http://www.ljhsalumni.org/ La Jolla Alumni Online]
* [http://www.ljhsfilm.com/ La Jolla Film Club]