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In January 2007, a four month undercover investigation resulted in at least 15 arrests of students from University City and Patrick Henry High School. Authorities confiscated [[Marijuana]], [[Ecstasy]], [[psychedelic mushrooms]], and [[Prescription Medication]]. There have been multiple other busts like this one at University City High School.<ref>http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/301071/article-9-UC-High-students-pinched-in-drug-bust</ref> |
In January 2007, a four month undercover investigation resulted in at least 15 arrests of students from University City and Patrick Henry High School. Authorities confiscated [[Marijuana]], [[Ecstasy]], [[psychedelic mushrooms]], and [[Prescription Medication]]. There have been multiple other busts like this one at University City High School.<ref>http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/301071/article-9-UC-High-students-pinched-in-drug-bust</ref> |
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==Academic Assessment== |
==Academic Assessment== |
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| University City High School | |
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6949 Genesee Avenue , 92122 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) |
| Founded | 1981 |
| School board | San Diego Unified School District |
| Principal | Jeff Olivero |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,829[2] (approximate as of 2013) |
| Color(s) | Columbia Blue, Navy Blue, White |
| Mascot | The Centurions |
| Website | http://www.universitycityhigh.org |
History
University City High School, located in the University City section of San Diego, California, is a comprehensive, four-year public high school, part of the San Diego Unified School District.[3] The school opened in September 1981. The school, commonly referred to as UC High, ranked 222nd in 2008 and 297th in 2009 on Newsweek's List of Best U.S. Public High Schools.[citation needed] In 2013, The Washington Post ranked the school as the 602nd most challenging high school in America.[2]
In January 2007, a four month undercover investigation resulted in at least 15 arrests of students from University City and Patrick Henry High School. Authorities confiscated Marijuana, Ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and Prescription Medication. There have been multiple other busts like this one at University City High School.[4]
In September 2012 Lam Lok A.K.A. the wanna-be Kobe Bryant got destroyed in basketball by Abdullah Al-ani
Academic Assessment
UCHS offers a wide range of instructional programs. The Advanced Placement Program, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program, the seminar program, and the special education program address the needs of identified students. UCHS students have the opportunity to take visual and performing arts courses and practical arts courses.[5]
The school offers 15 AP classes:[2] Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics (alternating years with B and C), Statistics, US Government, US History, European History, World History, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Art History, Studio Art, Psychology, and Spanish Language. The school also participates in the Accelerated College Program with San Diego Mesa College to offer Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Political Science. These classes are taught by Mesa professors on the University City High School campus.[citation needed]
Sports
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- UCHS Boys Varsity Soccer- CIF Champions:2004,2005, 2011 and most recently 2013.
- UCHS Boys Varsity Soccer- 2011: State semi-finalists.
- UCHS Boys Varsity Basketball- 2011: Centurions 1st Division III CIF .
- UCHS Girls Varsity Softball-2011,2010,2009 CIF Champions.
- UCHS Boys Varsity Track and Field-2011 CIF Champions
University City High School offers sports programs for student-athletes.[citation needed]
Fall sports
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- Boys' and girls' cross country
- Field Hockey
- American football
- Girls' tennis
- Girls' volleyball
- Boys' water polo
- Color Guard
Winter sports
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- Boys' and girls' Basketball
- Boys' and girls' Soccer
- Wrestling[6]
- Girls' Water Polo
Spring sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Swimming
- Fencing
- Boys' Tennis
- Track and Field
- Boys' Volleyball
- Color Guard
Music Department
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Logos and school colors
The color palette of the school as well as their three primary logos, the UC Script, the Centurion, and the UC block logo are given below. The block logo is used as the "Varsity Letter" style for all varsity letter-earning athletes.[citation needed]
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UCHS Script Logo -
UCHS Block Logo
Clubs
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- Academic League[7]
- Agape
- All-Male Dance Team
- American Red Cross Club
- Anime Club
- Art Club
- ArtsTECH
- AVID Club
- Baseball Club
- Cheer
- Child Development Club
- Colorguard
- Circle of Friends
- Coastal Cleanup
- Coastal Crew
- CSF
- Culinary Arts Club
- Dance Team
- Drama Club
- Drill Team
- Faith Club
- Fashion Club
- French Club
- Fitness Club
- Girls Golf Club
- Garden Club
- GSA
- Hand Up Club
- Hope for Uganda
- Hurricane Club
- Improv Club
- Invisible Children/Roots & Shoots
- Jazz Band
- Journalism
- Key Club
- Kids Corps
- Knit Knights of Round Table
- Limelight Club
- Math Club
- MCJROTE
- Muslim Student Association
- National Ocean Sciences Bowl
- Pay It Forward Club
- Photography Club
- Plur Club
- Polynesian Club
- Rugby Interest and Recruitment
- Science Olympiad
- Sculpture Club
- Small String Ensemble
- Step Team
- Surf Team
- Tennis Team
- Tahitian Club
- Vietnamese Student Association
- Video Games Appreciation
- Wrestling Club
Notable alumni
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- Kent Ninomiya (TV news anchor, reporter and executive)[citation needed]
- Félix Sánchez (2x Olympic Gold Medalist)[8]
- Matt Brock (Professional Football Player) National Football League[citation needed]
Administrators
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- Jeff Olivero, Principal, 2010–present
- Mike Price Principal, 2007–2010
- Ernie Smith Principal, 2000–2007
- Anne Bolton Principal, 1992–1999
References
- ^ "Christina Casillas, Ed.D. Vice Principal (A - Li)". Retrieved 2013-03-19.
- ^ a b c "University City". America's Most Challenging High Schools. The Washington Post. 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ University City High School Homepage
- ^ http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/301071/article-9-UC-High-students-pinched-in-drug-bust
- ^ http://www.sandi.net/domain/7486
- ^ [1]
- ^ "UCHS Clubs and Activities". 28 Sep 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-otrack/mtt/sanchez_felix00.html USC Bio