Albany 8J > Schools > South Albany High School
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Built in 1970, South Albany occupies the largest facility in the Albany School District: more than 167,000 square feet of classrooms and other facilities. The school serves children from the Clover Ridge, Lafayette, Oak, Periwinkle, South Shore, Sunrise and Tangent attendance areas.
Our School Is Proud To Offer...
Outstanding Faculty and Staff
Lorina Johnson, Scholastic Art/Alliances for Young Artists 2010 National gold medal recipient for teaching and mentoring; Pam Bene, Family & Consumer Sciences 2007 Outstanding Teacher of the Year; Carla Streng, Partner in Science Program Grant Recipient, 2004; Patrick Leahy, Speech Educator of the Year, 2003.
Student Planning
Upon entering South Albany High School, students develop a 4-year plan with advice from their Counselors and PRIDE Advisors. Opportunities for selecting a pathway for college and career goals are abundant as a comprehensive program is available for all students. South Albany also:
- Supports student achievement towards Oregon's certificates of mastery and college-admission standards
- Offers courses in conjunction with Linn-Benton Community College and Oregon State University
- Provides opportunities for student led businesses, project-based learning and authentic assessment
- Advance Placement course offerings in Communications, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science
- On-line and proficiency-based credit opportunities
- Provides College Now aligned courses for dual high school and college credit
Student Recognition
- Semester Achievers Recognition
- Rebel PRIDE Recognition
- Rebel of the Month Recognition
- Academic Block Letter Recognition
- Honors Diploma Recognition
- Highest Honors Recognition for Valedictorian Candidates
Special Education Department
Promotes the school's goal of individual attainment at the highest level, special-education personnel create opportunities for students in classrooms and work sites. Team Teaching environments provide students with increased academic support in math and reading.
Leadership Class
Student government representatives and interested students participate in community service projects, leadership development opportunities and school activities. Project IGNITE pairs student leaders with incoming freshmen to provide a positive transition to high school. Meetings throughout the year support freshmen students to experience a successful first year of high school.
Our Extracurricular Programs
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Parents Are Our Partners
- Site Council — Parents play the role of key partners in developing our curriculum and instructional programs as a 21st Century School.
- Booster Club — Provides vital support for our athletic teams and students.
Our Focus For Improvement
- Ensure high academic achievement by incrementally raising performance, both individually and globally.
- Provide information and support services so that all students can make informed career and educational choices.
- Teach, model, monitor and reward character development through our Rebel PRIDE PBS program.
- Improve the reading and math skills and OAKS scores of all our students.