San Marcos High School (Santa Barbara, California)

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San Marcos High School
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San Marcos High School (Santa Barbara, California)
4750 Hollister Avenue

Santa Barbara
,
California
,
93110

United States
Coordinates 34°26′15.1″N119°47′13.8″W / 34.437528°N 119.787167°W / 34.437528; -119.787167
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School type Public, high school
Established1958;66 years ago (1958)
School district Santa Barbara Unified School District
PrincipalDare Holdren [1]
Grades 9–12 [2]
Enrollment1,981 (2019–20) [2]
Campus Suburban [2]
Color(s)  Scarlet
  Royal Blue
Athletics conference CIF Southern Section
Channel League
Nickname Royals
Rivals Santa Barbara High School
Dos Pueblos High School
PublicationCrown and Sceptre
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
San Marcos High School (Santa Barbara, California)

San Marcos High School is a public high school located in a suburban area two miles from the city of Santa Barbara, California. Accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the school was named a California Distinguished School in 1994 and 2005, and a Gold Ribbon School in 2015. [3]

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History

San Marcos High School was established in 1958.

The campus was first located at the Rivera Theater campus on Alameda Padre Serra for the 1958-59 school year. Only freshmen (ref yearbook 1959) and sophomores comprised the first group of students. The campus moved to its current location for the 1959-60 school year at 4750 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Only sophomores and juniors comprised the second group of students. For the 1960–61 school year, San Marcos had three full grade levels and also its first graduating class.

Student body

As of 2019, San Marcos High School enrolls 2,043 ninth through twelfth grade students from a diverse variety of economic and ethnic backgrounds from the Santa Barbara community. [4]

Student Ethnicity [4]
EthnicityPercentage
Hispanic / Latino55.6%
White38.3%
Asian3.4%
African American0.8%
American Indian / Alaskan Native0.2%
Filipino0.6%
Two Races / No Response0.6%

The student body is classified as follows: 50.7% of students are "Socioeconomically Disadvantaged", 9.4% of students are "English Learners" and 14.1% of student are "Students with Disabilities". [4] Exit survey results from the Class of 2014 indicated that 93% of graduates will continue their education, with approximately 39% of those graduates attending a 4-year institution, and 54% attending a 2-year institution.

Curriculum

San Marcos operates on a 4 X 4 Block Schedule, with four terms per year. Each class period is approximately 90 minutes in length. A full schedule is considered three classes per term. Final grades and credits are given each term, which equates to a semester under other systems. In order to graduate, students are required to complete a minimum of 220 units/credits and to pass the California High School Exit Examination. In addition to these academic requirements, all students are required to complete 60 hours of community service for graduation.

Weighted grades are given in Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment courses, the most rigorous classes offered at the school. Honors classes are offered in core courses in grades 9-11. AP courses are taken primarily by juniors and seniors. AP course offerings include American Government, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French, Latin, Psychology, Physics, Studio Art, Art History, U.S. History and World History. English, Calculus, Statistics, Spanish Language, Environmental Horticulture, Latin, Professional Development, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Terminology, Marketing (Entrepreneurship) and Auto classes are also offered on campus as Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) dual enrollment courses. College credit and a weighted grade are given to students who successfully complete these courses. Students may also complete required coursework through Dual Enrollment courses on the SBCC campus.

San Marcos also offers several well-respected Academy programs. Students enrolled in the Health Careers Academy take a core health class followed by a curriculum of related Santa Barbara City College classes taught on campus. Students in the Health Careers Academy also have the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant during their senior year. The Accelerated Academic Program for Leadership and Enrichment (AAPLE) is a program designed to offer the most rigorous 4 year academic pathway while simultaneously providing hands-on, enrichment opportunities for a group of the highest achieving students. The Entrepreneurship Academy is a three-year program that provides students who wish to start their own business with the necessary knowledge and skills in a course that includes experience in local business community partnerships and student run business ventures. 2014 saw the start of a Culinary Program. The Program for Effective Access to College (PEAC), is an academic program for first-generation college bound students, that provides them resources such as after school tutoring, college counseling, college trips, and mentoring. Students in PEAC are also enrolled in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) for one semester each school year. A staffed Career Center offers guidance programs including The Majors Program, job shadowing and internships. All San Marcos students are encouraged to attend college and are counseled to follow a college preparatory track that will fulfill the course requirements for admission to the University of California system. Students are required to complete a 10-year Plan, focusing on college and career goals.

Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities

San Marcos has numerous student-led clubs and organizations, including 56 male and female interscholastic sports teams. The school is a CIF Division II school and a member of the Channel League. Over the years, the school has won many league and CIF championships. Programs at San Marcos include the nationally recognized Performing Arts Program that includes theater, instrumental and vocal music groups. The school fields two successful Mock Trial teams that have been successful at county and state level. A school newspaper is published ten times a year by students in the journalism class and the yearbook, the "Crown and Sceptre" is published annually. The video production class produces daily features and an award-winning weekly 10-minute news and entertainment program. The leadership program consisting of ASB and Class leaders puts on 3 school dances (homecoming, winter formal, and prom) and implements new ways to make SMHS a better place. Link Crew consists of about 80 juniors and seniors who lead groups of 10 incoming freshmen during their first quarter of high school. All students are required to participate in two years of directed school activity such as athletics, drama, band, choir, or physical education. Honor societies include the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and National Honor Society (NHS).

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San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara, CA.

Distinctions

San Marcos was named a California Distinguished School in 2005. The school has received awards and distinctions in many fields, including:

Charity work

Students in the AP Economics classes have put on the annual "Kids Helping Kids event," which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities. Celebrities, bands, artists, etc. contribute and donate to this event, held at the Granada Theater. In recent years benefit concert headliners have included Andy Grammer , Need to Breathe, and Gavin Degraw.

Mascot and colors

The mascot is Lancelot the Lion, a lion wearing a cape and crown. The school colors and royal blue and scarlet red.

Logo history

The San Marcos logo originated from the head football coach in 1970, Satini Puailoa III's father. [5] [ non-primary source needed ]

Notable alumni

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