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'''Monticello High School''' is an accredited public high school located in the rural community of [[Monticello, Arkansas]], [[Secondary education in the United States|United States]]. The school provides [[comprehensive education|comprehensive]] secondary education for approximately 600 students each year in grades 9 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in [[Drew County, Arkansas]] and the only high school administered by the [[Monticello School District (Arkansas)|Monticello School District]].
'''Monticello High School''' is an accredited public high school located in the rural community of [[Monticello, Arkansas]], [[Secondary education in the United States|United States]]. The school provides [[comprehensive education|comprehensive]] secondary education for approximately 600 students each year in grades 9 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in [[Drew County, Arkansas]] and the only high school administered by the [[Monticello School District (Arkansas)|Monticello School District]].


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
Monticello High School is accredited by the [[Arkansas Department of Education]] (ADE) and is accredited as a charter member since 1924 of [[AdvancED]] (formerly North Central Association]].<ref name="advanced">{{cite web |url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=29862 |title=Institution Summary, Monticello High School |accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref> The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take [[Advanced Placement]] (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit. Students completing at least 24 units of credit may be eligible for recognition as Honor Diploma, Honor Graduate, and Distinguished Honor Graduate, based on progressively higher grade point average (GPA) scores. The district and high school are members of the Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) Education Service Cooperative.
Monticello High School is accredited by the [[Arkansas Department of Education]] (ADE) and is accredited as a charter member since 1924 of [[AdvancED]] (formerly North Central Association).<ref name="advanced">{{Cite web |title=Institution Summary, Monticello High School |url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=29862 |access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take [[Advanced Placement]] (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit. Students completing at least 24 units of credit may be eligible for recognition as Honor Diploma, Honor Graduate, and Distinguished Honor Graduate, based on progressively higher grade point average (GPA) scores. The district and high school are members of the Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) Education Service Cooperative.


== Athletics ==
Monticello High School was listed unranked for its academic programs in the Best High Schools 2012 report by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]''.<ref name="usnwr">{{cite web|url=http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arkansas/districts/drew-central-school-district/drew-central-high-school-1294 |title=Best High Schools 2012 |publisher=U.S. News & World Report |accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref>
The Monticello High School mascot and athletic emblem are the ''Billies'' (referring to the [[Billy goat]]) with blue and white serving as the school colors.<ref name="aaa" />


For 2012–14, the Monticello Billies compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 8 Conference, as administered by the [[Arkansas Activities Association]]. The Billies participate in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), speech, debate, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, dance, baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).<ref name="aaa">{{Cite web |title=School Profile, Monticello High School |url=http://www.ahsaa.org/schools?id=307&school= |access-date=December 18, 2012 |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association}}</ref><ref name="records">{{Cite web |title=2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book |url=http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Media/recordbook12.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531080716/http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Media/recordbook12.pdf |archive-date=May 31, 2013 |access-date=November 23, 2012 |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association}}</ref>
== Extracurricular activities ==
The Monticello High School mascot and athletic emblem are the ''Billies'' (referring to the [[Billy goat]]) with red, white and blue serving as the school colors.<ref name="aaa" />


* '''Football:''' The boys varsity team won the state champion in 2009–10.
=== Athletics ===
* '''Golf:''' The boys golf team won the state champion in 1953–54.
For 2012–14, the Monticello Billies compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 8 Conference, as administered by the [[Arkansas Activities Association]]. The Billies participate in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), speech, debate, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, dance, baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).<ref name="aaa">{{cite web |url=http://www.ahsaa.org/schools?id=307&school= |title=School Profile, Monticello High School |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |accessdate=18 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="records">{{cite web |url=http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Media/recordbook12.pdf |title=2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |accessdate=23 November 2012}}</ref>
* '''Cross Country:''' In 2012, a Monticello student-athlete won the individual girls' cross country state championship.

=== Clubs and traditions ===
Monticello students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations. Organizations that students may self select to join include: 8 to 5 (band), Science & Math (S.A.M.), Library Club, First Priority, [[FCCLA]] - Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (formerly FHA), [[Future Business Leaders of America]] (FBLA), [[Fellowship of Christian Athletes]] (FCA), Spanish Club, Speech Club, French Club, [[SkillsUSA]], Opportunity Club, and Rodeo, Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT), Math Counts (9th grade), and Spirit Squad (9th grade).

Organizations which students may be selected to join:
* [[Student Council]]
* [[National Honor Society]]
* [[Beta Club]]
* Annual Staff
* Cheerleaders/Pom Squad
* Art Club


== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{official website|http://www.billies.org/}}
* {{official website|https://www.billies.org/schools/mhs}}


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Latest revision as of 22:00, 7 September 2024

Monticello High School
Address
Map
2270 Clyde Ross Drive

Monticello
,
Arkansas
71655

United States
Coordinates33°36′43″N 91°48′42″W / 33.61194°N 91.81167°W / 33.61194; -91.81167
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtSchool District
CEEB code041695
NCES School ID50984000721[2]
PrincipalJudy Holloway
Teaching staff48.69 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment510 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio10.47[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)Blue and white
  
AthleticsFootball, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer, Debate, Speech
Athletics conference4A Region 8
MascotBilly Goats (spell)
Team nameMonticello Billies
AccreditationADE
AdvancED (1924–)
NewspaperThe Billie Buzz
Websitewww.billies.org/schools/mhs

Monticello High School is an accredited public high school located in the rural community of Monticello, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for approximately 600 students each year in grades 9 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Drew County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Monticello School District.

Academics

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Monticello High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and is accredited as a charter member since 1924 of AdvancED (formerly North Central Association).[3] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit. Students completing at least 24 units of credit may be eligible for recognition as Honor Diploma, Honor Graduate, and Distinguished Honor Graduate, based on progressively higher grade point average (GPA) scores. The district and high school are members of the Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) Education Service Cooperative.

Athletics

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The Monticello High School mascot and athletic emblem are the Billies (referring to the Billy goat) with blue and white serving as the school colors.[4]

For 2012–14, the Monticello Billies compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 8 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Billies participate in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), speech, debate, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, dance, baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[4][5]

  • Football: The boys varsity team won the state champion in 2009–10.
  • Golf: The boys golf team won the state champion in 1953–54.
  • Cross Country: In 2012, a Monticello student-athlete won the individual girls' cross country state championship.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Monticello High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Monticello High School (50984000721)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Institution Summary, Monticello High School". Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "School Profile, Monticello High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  5. ^ "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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