James B. Conant High School
| James B. Conant High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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700 E. Cougar Trail , Hoffman Estates | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1964 |
| Principal | Tim Cannon |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,624 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Mascot | Cougars |
| Newspaper | Conant Crier |
| Yearbook | Conavite |
| Website | www.conantcougars.com |
James B. Conant High School, or Conant, is a public four-year high school located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Township High School District 211, which also includes William Fremd High School, Hoffman Estates High School, Palatine High School, and Schaumburg High School
History
Conant opened its doors to students in 1964, and was the first high school built within Schaumburg Township, the third in District 211. It was named after James Bryant Conant, a chemist and educator who was a leading authority on teacher education, helping to model the high school system used today.
Academics
In 2005, Conant had an average composite ACT score of 22.4, and graduated 100% of its senior class. The average class size is 22.7. Conant has not made Adequate Yearly Progress on the Prairie State Achievement Examination, a state test part of the No Child Left Behind Act.[1]
Athletics
Conant competes in the Mid-Suburban Conference and Illinois High School Association. Its mascot is the Cougars.
Fight Song
Cougars fight for dear old Conant High
For our alma mater cheer.
Fight for Conant High School; never fear
For victory is near.
When the going gets so rough and tough,
We'll never worry 'cause we've got the stuff.
So, Fight! Fight! Fight for blue and white
And we'll go on to victory!
School Cheer
Conant High! Fight, fight, never die!
Stand! Cheer! Go Team, victory's near!
Rough! Tough! Conant High has the stuff!
Blue! White! Cougars.... FIGHT!
Activities
- Cheerleading
- Music-Instrumental
- Music-Vocal
- Pom Pon
- Student Council
Notable alumni
- Jennifer Grubb - former professional soccer player with the Washington Freedom of the Women's United Soccer Association [2]
References
External links
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