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== History == |
== History == |
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In 1972, Jersey Village High opened |
In 1972, Jersey Village High opened its doors to high school students in the area, becoming the second currently standing high school in the [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District|Cypress Fairbanks School District]], coming after [[Cy-Fair High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About CFISD / History of CFISD |url=https://www.cfisd.net/Page/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfisd.net%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FPageID%3D44 |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=www.cfisd.net |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us / History |url=https://www.cfisd.net/Page/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfisd.net%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FPageID%3D2874 |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=www.cfisd.net |language=en}}</ref> |
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To protect teachers, students, and staff from |
To protect teachers, students, and staff from COVID-19, in early 2020, students of Jersey Village High School, as well as the rest of the schools in the district, were moved from a traditional on campus learning environment and into a remote and online learning program, because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. At the start of the school year 2020–2021, the district decided to have students and teachers return to campus, which caused many teachers in the district, many of which worked at Jersey Village High, to protest.<ref>{{cite web |date= August 9, 2020 |title=Cy-Fair teachers to protest district's reopening plan at board meeting |url=https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/cy-fair-isd-teachers-to-protest-reopening-plan/285-97161890-b087-412e-8e68-29f075589e7c |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=khou.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In October 2021, Jersey Village high school one of the four bands selected schools to advance from the UIL Area I Marching Band Contest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pryce |first=Chevall |date=2021-11-05 |title=Cy-Fair school notebook: CFISD bands qualify for state competition |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/cyfair/article/Cy-Fair-school-notebook-CFISD-bands-qualify-for-16596320.php |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Clubs/Organizations == |
== Clubs/Organizations == |
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Jersey Village was named a [[National Blue Ribbon School]] in |
Jersey Village was named a [[National Blue Ribbon School]] in 1999–2000.<ref>[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Archived: Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326055622/http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf |date=2009-03-26 }}</ref> |
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In the 2018–19 school year, the school received a B grade from the [[Texas Education Agency]], with an overall score of 86 out of 100.<ref>{{cite web |title=JERSEY VILLAGE H S |url=https://txschools.gov/schools/101907003/overview |website=Texas Education Agency |access-date=January 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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== Demographics == |
== Demographics == |
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| Jersey Village High School | |
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7600 Solomon St , 77040 United States | |
| Coordinates | 29°52′56″N 95°33′21″W / 29.8822°N 95.5557°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1972 |
| School district | Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District |
| Principal | Maggie Wiley |
| Faculty | 219.24 FTE (2018-19)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3,471 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.83 (2018-19)[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple & Gold |
| Fight song | Jersey Village Fight Song |
| Athletics | UIL 6A |
| Athletics conference | University Interscholastic League |
| Mascot | Falcon |
| Newspaper | Peregrine |
| Information | (713) 896-3400 |
| Website | Jersey Village High School website |
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Jersey Village High School is located in Jersey Village, Texas, United States, in the Houston metropolitan area. The school, which serves grades nine through twelve, is a part of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Maggie Wiley serves as its principal, replacing previous Ralph Funk.
Jersey Village High School serves the city of Jersey Village, small sections of Houston, and unincorporated sections of Harris County.[citation needed] A portion of the Near Northwest district is served by the school.[2]
The school mascot is the Falcon, which is similar to the original Atlanta Falcons logo, and the colors are purple and gold.
History
In 1972, Jersey Village High opened its doors to high school students in the area, becoming the second currently standing high school in the Cypress Fairbanks School District, coming after Cy-Fair High School.[3][4]
To protect teachers, students, and staff from COVID-19, in early 2020, students of Jersey Village High School, as well as the rest of the schools in the district, were moved from a traditional on campus learning environment and into a remote and online learning program, because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. At the start of the school year 2020–2021, the district decided to have students and teachers return to campus, which caused many teachers in the district, many of which worked at Jersey Village High, to protest.[5]
In October 2021, Jersey Village high school one of the four bands selected schools to advance from the UIL Area I Marching Band Contest.[6]
Clubs/Organizations
Jersey Village High School has numerous before and after school clubs for students to take part in. Many of them include but are not limited to:
- Environmental Club
- Guitar Club
- Key Club
- Gay/Straight Alliance
- Debate/Speech Club
- Water Polo
- Technology Student Organization (TSA)
- HOSA
- JV Players Drama Troupe
- Science National Honor Society
- Book Club[7]
Academics
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Jersey Village was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1999–2000.[8]
In the 2018–19 school year, the school received a B grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 86 out of 100.[9]
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the students enrolled for 2021-22 was:
- African American: 11.7%
- Hispanic: 61.5%
- White: 12.5%
- Native American: 0.5%
- Asian: 11.7%
- Pacific Islander: 0.0%
- Two or More Races: 1.9%
61.9% of students attending Jersey Village High School are economically disadvantaged.[10]
Notable alumni
- Adger Armstrong, Professional football player, Houston Oilers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, class of 1976.[11]
- Howie Behrens, guitarist for Pushmonkey. Class of 1988.[12]
- Joseph Cao, first Vietnamese-American to be elected to Congress[13]
- Chamillionaire, rapper, class of 1998[14]
- Ryan Delahoussaye, musician. Member of the band, Blue October.[15]
- Sandy Gbandi, MLS, Class of 2002.[16]
- Paul Jetton, NFL football player class of 1983[17]
- Joseph Kahn, film director, class of 1990[citation needed]
- Nick Stavinoha, Professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.[18]
- Paul Wall, rapper, class of 1998 [19]
- Selvin Young, NFL, Denver Broncos, class of 2002.[20]
- Lindsey Morgan, actress[21][22]
References
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - JERSEY VILLAGE H S (481611001186)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Demographics." Near Northwest. Retrieved on February 8, 2011.
- ^ "About CFISD / History of CFISD". www.cfisd.net. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "About Us / History". www.cfisd.net. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "Cy-Fair teachers to protest district's reopening plan at board meeting". khou.com. August 9, 2020. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ Pryce, Chevall (2021-11-05). "Cy-Fair school notebook: CFISD bands qualify for state competition". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Clubs / Student Clubs". www.cfisd.net. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ Archived: Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF) Archived 2009-03-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "JERSEY VILLAGE H S". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "About Us / Demographics". www.cfisd.net. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ http://www.jvalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=5&View=2 Archived October 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.jvalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=186&View=2 Archived October 22, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The Candidate" by Michelle Krupa, Times-Picayune, 2008 December 8, p. A2.
- ^ "Ain't Nobody Real but Me". austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ http://www.jvalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=666&View=2 Archived October 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.jvalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=682&View=2 Archived October 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Paul Jetton". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ http://www.jvalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=442&View=2 Archived October 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Rap and Hip Hop Stars Who Went to College". Study.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ http://www.jvalumni.com/FamousAlumni_Information.asp?ID=816&View=2 Archived October 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://dopemag.net/2015/05/lindsey-morgan/
- ^ "Jersey Village High School Classmates Website". Archived from the original on 2015-08-05.
External links
Media related to Jersey Village High School at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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