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Redlands High School is located in Redlands California, United States. It is the oldest public high school in the State of California still functioning on its original site and the first "unified high school" forming from three elementary school districts. Its campus includes the historic Clock Auditorium built in 1928. For much of the town's history it was the only public high school for the cities, Redlands, Mentone, Loma Linda, California, Yucaipa, and Highland, California. Today it is one of three high schools in the district and still includes students from all the cities. The population was split in 1997 when Redlands East Valley High School opened. As for the ethnic distribution of the school, 41% is classified as White (not Hispanic), 32% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Asian, 8% African American, 4% Filipino, .5% Native American or Alaskan Native, .5% Pacific Islander, and 3% not classified.

Redlands High School
Principal Christina Rivera
School type Public (U.S.)
Religious affiliation None
Founded 1893
Location Redlands, California
Enrollment Over 3,250 students
Campus surroundings Suburban
Mascot Terrier
School colors Blue and White

Academics

95% of 2004 seniors were accepted into 4-year universities and fully 5% pursued some sort of tertiary education. In 2003-04, 80% of the 312 students taking Advanced Placement Exams passed with a 3 or better. Academic Decathlon Team placed first in San Bernardino County, California in 1994, 1996, 1998,1999, 2001, 2002, 2003,and 2005; all went on to state competitions. Mock Trial Team placed first in San Bernardino County, California in 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 the 1998 team won the California state championship and competed nationally. In addition, the Redlands High School Speech and Debate Team have won league championships for 20 years in a row, and have national recognition.

Daisy Chain and Junior Ushers

During the end of first semester, the top 60 of the Junior class are chosen to be part of Daisy Chain and Junior Ushers, which is a special group of students that have the chance to particpate in the commencement of the graduating class. Only the best of the best get to be in this group.

Accelerated Classes

Accelerated classes include:

  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Spanish
  • AP French
  • AP US History
  • AP European History
  • AP Government
  • AP Economics
  • AP Studio Art
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Art History
  • English 9H
  • AP Biology II
  • Plane Geometry H
  • English 10H
  • Algebra IIE
  • Math Analysis E
  • Physics E

Graduation Requirements

  • 225 total credits
  • 8 semesters of English 9-12 (Class of 2004)
  • 3 years of social studies
  • 2 years of science (life & physical)
  • 2 years of mathematics (including Algebra I for the Class of 2004+)
  • 2 years of physical education
  • 1 year of fine arts or foreign language
  • 1 semester of health

Terrier Alma Mater

Where the purple snow capped mountains
Reach the clear blue sky
Lies our cherished Alma Mater
Our dear Redlands High
Alma Mater, Alma Mater
Deep graven in each heart
Lies our loyaties unwavering true
Wher'er from you we part

Athletics

In 2003-04, Redlands High School athletic teams captured 4 Citrus Belt League Championships. Both Women's Waterpolo and Men's Tennis captured California Interscholastic Federation titles for their divisions. Redlands won the California Interscholastic Federation football championship in 1911 and 1961. Redlands East Valley High school snaged the Smudge pot back from Redlands High school in 2005. Redlands High School also won the divisional California Interscholastic Federation tennis championship in 2004.

Sports

Fall Season (September-November)

Winter Season (December-February)

Spring Season (March-May)

Others

  • Song & Mascot
  • Cheer

Publications

Newspaper

The "Hobachi" is offical Redlands High Schools newspaper which is compiled by the Hobachi class. The "Hobachi" is issued once a month, and includes topics such as: sports, education, teacher profiles, student profiles, current events, etc. It is free to the students because it is sponsored by many firms around the Redlands area. It is also usually almost in full color, and includes pictures of the student body. Students are interviewed at the nearing of the end of the school year for positions such as writing staff, editors, photography, etc. It is also known as "the echo of Redlands High School."

After many years as an independent student voice, the paper was brought under tight supervision of school administrators after articles critical of Redlands High School and Redlands Unified School District administrators. Today the Hobachi is no more than a mouth-piece of the principal and the rest of the administration. Articles have included those advocating a school dress code, the continued criminalisation of marijuana and a defence of the school's Draconian "closed-campus" lunch policy. The students of Redlands High School lack a true independent voice and await a few dedicated individuals to create their own independent (possibly 'underground') school newspaper.

Yearbook

The "Makio" is the Redlands High School yearbook, which has had 102 volumes to the 2005-2006 school year. The "Makio" has won gold in yearbook competitions, and was recently feaured as one of the publisher's best yearbooks, along with another from California, and another from Colorado. The yearbook ranges from around $65 from the beginning of the school year, to $100 at the end of the school year. Also like the "Hobachi", students are interviewed for positions in three catagories: business, staff that is dedicated to selling advertisements to business' around the area, writing, staff that is dedicated to writing the entries in the yearbook, and photography, staff that is dedicated to taking the pictures that are featured in the yearbook. Also, there are positions for editors for each section on the yearbook. Those positions must be selected by the class advisor.

Others

During the 2005-2006 school year, the book "Shades of Grey" was published, flaunting the many various students artistic, poetic, and linguistic abilities.

Media

The Friday Show

The "Friday Show" is a show that is put together by the Advanced Multimedia class, also known as the "Digital Dogz," which airs every Friday. It includes student profiles, lunch time, free time, and teacher profiles. The show runs during 4th period throughout the entire school on the local cable system.

Clubs

Redlands High School has a vast variety of clubs which students are able to join. Ranging from dance club to ethnic clubs. Clubs on campus include: Terrier Girls, Compact Club, Art Club, SHOP (Students Helping Others Privately), Women's Club, Earht Adventure Club, Peer Mediators, Black Student Union, MECHA, Asian Club, French Club, Number Uno Club, Winners Club, Ego Club, Sign Language Club, Spanish Club, Creativity Club, Octagon Club, College Club, Appreciation for the Culinary Arts, Desi Club, American Cancer Society, International Club, Psychology Club, Math Club, TACo (Theater Arts and Company), Chess and Wargames Club, Young Democrats Club, Young Republicans Club, Writing Club, History Club, Snow Riders Club, Fashion Club, and Anime Club.

Others

Clubs that are integrated into high school education are:

  • AFJROTC
  • Heart Academy

Colors and Mascot

The RHS colors are blue and white. The Mascot is a Terrier.

Faculty

Current Principal is Ms. Christina Rivera. 97% of teachers are fully credentialed compared to 93% statewide. On average, they have 16 years of teaching experience (2004 data).

Famous alumni

Brian Billick, Head Coach of the NFL Baltimore Ravens. Billick coached the Ravens to victory in Super Bowl XXXV.

James Fallows, American print and radio journalist who has been associated with The Atlantic Monthly for many years and has written seven books. He was the chief editor of US News and World report from 1996-98. He attended Harvard University and won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. He was also the chief speech writer for President Jimmy Carter during the first 2 years of his administration.

Julio Cruz, 2nd baseman for the Seattle Mariners, 1977 - 1982.

Landon Donovan

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