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West Covina High School
Location
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West Covina
,
California

United States
Information
TypePublic Secondary
MottoHome of Champions and Scholars
EstablishedSpartans: 1950s Bulldogs :1988
School DistrictWest Covina Unified School District
PrincipalMr. Jim Coombs
Faculty185
Grades9-12
Number of students2827
Color(s)Blue and White (Spartans) Maroon and Gold (Bulldogs)
MascotThe Spartans (1950-1988) The Bulldogs (1988-Present)
WebsiteWest Covina High School

West Covina High School (WCHS) is a four year comprehensive secondary school located in West Covina, California. The school was first established the 1950s in the but then in 1988, Edgewood High School and West Covina High School merged into the current day WCHS. WCHS fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and has also became a California Distinguished School, both in 2005. The current Principal is Jim Coombs.

History

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West Covina High's mascot pre-merger, Sammy Spartan

Demographics

Similar to other schools in the area, there has been a decrease in the percentage of white students, possibly due to the white flight that has afflicted the San Gabriel Valley. The concentration of African American students has also decreased over the years. However, there has been an increase in the number and percentage of Hispanic students. There is a large number of Asian American students, who are of mainly of Chinese, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent. Filipino students have also become noticeably larger in number and percentage. Also, many students from the city of West Covina who would attend West Covina High School decide to attend nearby South Hills High School because of its more well-known academic and athletic reputations.

Demographics by ethnicity; 2005-2006

Academics

Honors & AP courses offered

Honors courses: (Grades eligible)

  • Algebra II (Grades 9, 10)
  • Biology (Grades 9, 10)
  • Chemistry (Grades 10, 11)
  • English (Grades 9, 10)
  • Geometry (Grades 8, 9, 10)
  • Physics (Grades 10, 11, 12)
  • Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (Grades 10, 11)
  • World Cultures (Grade 10)

AP courses: (Grades eligible)

  • AP Biology (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP Calculus AB (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP Microeconomics (Grade 12-must be taken concurrently with AP U.S. Government & Politics)
  • AP English Language & Composition (Grade 11)
  • AP English Literature & Composition (Grade 12)
  • AP Environmental Science (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP French Language (Grade 12)
  • AP German Language (Grade 12)
  • AP Psychology (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP Physics B (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP Spanish Language (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP Statistics (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP Studio Art (Grades 11, 12)
  • AP United States Government & Politics (Grade 12-must be taken concurrently with AP Microeconomics)
  • AP United States History (Grade 11)
  • AP World History (Grade 10, 12)

In the 2006-2007 School Year, AP Mandarin and AP Music Theory courses will be available.

Athletics

Although West Covina High is not noted for athletics, (unlike South Hills, with its notable football and baseball programs) many teams have achieved CIF and League titles. In 2004, WCHS defeated South Hills High School to win their first CIF title in over 40 years, when WCHS were still the Spartans. In 2005, WCHS's Basketball programs both won League Titles, first time in a decade for both programs. The WCHS Soccer programs both won League Titles as well. The Weretling Program is well regared and took League in 2005 and advanced to Regionals and State.

Fall Season

Winter Season

  • Boys: Basketball Headed By Coach Gary Prestater, Soccer Headed By Coach Desmond Baker
  • Girls: Basketball Headed By Coach Marcene Guerrerro, Soccer Headed By Coach Danielle Broshack, Water Polo Headed By Coach Michael Braham
  • Co-Ed Wrestling Headed By Coach Donnie and Shirley Stephens

Spring Season

  • Boys: Baseball Headed By Coach Drew Lorenger, Swimming Headed By Coach Michael Braham, Tennis Headed by Coach Brint Newlon
  • Girls: Softball Headed By Coach Dan Woodard, Swimming Headed By Coach Michael Braham
  • Co-Ed Badminton Headed By Coach Pam Wells, Golf Headed By Coach Jim Jastrab, Track and field Headed By Coach Frank Gonzalez

In the 2004-2005 school year, a Hockey Team existed, but currently the program does not exist.

Fine Arts Programs

  • Dance/Drill
  • Band
  • Durmline
  • Colorguard
  • Step Squad
  • Chamber Choir
  • WescovAires
  • Drama
  • Comedy Sportz
  • Spirit Team

Notable Programs

West Covina High School has two sister schools, one in Germany and one in Japan. The Japanese exchange program takes place every year for the past 17 years with Yamanashi Gaukin High School in Kofu, Japan. The German Exchange Program takes place every other year since 1979 with Moltkestrasse Gymnasium in Gummersbach, Germany.

In the 2005-2006 school year, WCHS has debuted the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program headed by Major Frank Toledo(Ret.) and Staff Sargent Corneilius Walker(Ret.)

In 2006, the Robotics Allience of West Covina (RAWC) took first place in the Southern California Regional Compitition and took second place in the World in the FIRST Robotics Competition in Atlanta, Georgia.

Student Government

West Covina High School Associated Student Body
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Location
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West Covina
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California

United States
Information
TypeStudent Government
EstablishedSpartans: 1950s Bulldogs :1988
DirectorMs. Melanie Wong
Members39 (32 voting including 7 Executive Board members and 8 Class Representitves, 7 non voting)
WebsiteWest Covina High School Associated Student Body

The Associated Student Body (ASB) of WCHS is headed by 7 executive board members, The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commissioner of Clubs, Commissioner of Recognition, and Commissioner of Events. The ASB cabinet includes 33 members, currently a body of 26 voting and 7 non-voting members. Official Cabinet meetings take place during 4th period on Thursdays to discuss future plans, passing checks and events.

The House of Representitives (HOR) take place on the first Thursday of the month and headed by the Vice President. Representitives are designated by their 4th period to represent the campus. The HOR discuss current events on the campus, and help provide feedback to the ASB Cabinet to then discuss the issues at hand further.

The Inter-Club Council (ICC) take place on the first Wednedsay of the month and headed by the Commissoner of Clubs. Each club on campus must designate a representitve to the ICC. The ICC discuss future events, issues regarding club accounts and events, and communicating club needs and concerns to the ASB Cabinet.

The Rennaisance Program works with ASB to promote achievement on and off campus. Each week Rennisance and the staff help choose a Student of the Week, Athelete(s) of the Week, Classified Staff of the Week, and Tireless Teacher of the Week. Every Semester, Rennisance holds an assembely to recognize students (accademic and non accademic) achievements, and also Staff and Students nominate a Most Inspirational Student and Teacher.

The School Site Council (SSC) consists of Class representitives, Faculty, Staff and the community to discuss funds and their distribution through the School Imporvement Program (SIP). Meetings usually take place on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month.

The current ASB director is Ms. Melanie Wong. The current Rennisance director is Mr. Danny Batimana.

Clubs and Organizations

  • Creative Writing
  • ExQu
  • Newsbytes
  • Quest
  • Leadership
  • Renaissance
  • RAWC
  • Science Explorers
  • Speech/Debate
  • The Cause
  • GEO
  • German Club
  • L.U.N.A.
  • Art Club
  • Band/Colorguard
  • Choral Union
  • Spirit Team
  • Thespians
  • Comedy Sportz
  • Interact Club
  • LEO Club
  • Key Club
  • California Scholarship Federation
  • Air Force Junior ROTC
  • AVID
  • National Honors Society
  • Graduating Classes (class of 2006, 2007, etc.)

Traditions and Memorials

During football home games, the band traditionally plays songs from USC, except for the fight song and Alma Mater, both of which are original compositions.

Alma Mater

Alma Mater, we praise you
Your strength makes us born anew,
From the ashes of the old world,
You've risen strong and true.
So together as Bulldogs
We fight to be free.
And for West Covina,
Maroon and Gold,
Will project us onto victory!
Alma Mater, hear our love for you.

-Dr. Louis Sergio

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