Monett High School Explained

Monett High School
Streetaddress:1 David Sippy Dr
Zipcode:65708
Country:United States
Coordinates:36.9294°N -93.9078°W
District:Monett R-I School District
Principal:Isaac Sooter[1]
Ratio:1:18
Enrollment:772
Enrollment As Of:2019
Athletics Conference:Big 8 Conference (West)
Mascot:Burl the Cub
Team Name:Cubs/ Lady Cubs
Colors:Purple & Gold
Homepage:https://www.monettschools.org/MHS

Monett High School is a public high school, located in Monett, Missouri which is located in Lawrence County & Barry County. It is part of the Monett R-1 School District and holds grades 9-12. As of 2019 it enrolls 772 students with a student to teacher ratio of 18:1.[2]

Academics

Monett provides student issued Chromebooks as a way to broaden their horizons.[3] Monett offers a "GOCAPS" program - which provides students a chance to learn outside of the traditional school setting, while earning credit, and allows them to work with local business partners on real world, hands on projects.[1] Monett also participates in a program known as A+, in which students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete a certain number of service hours, most of which are completed through peer tutoring. Students who successfully complete the A+ program automatically get a free two-year scholarship to a two-year college in the state.

Students can register for dual credit courses through Missouri State University, Drury University, and Crowder college. Monett also participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.[4]

Additionally, Monett hosts the Scott Regional Technology Center that allows students to explore career opportunities in various career paths like Nursing, Welding, Child Care, Culinary arts, and more.[5]

Extracurricular activities

Monett students can participate in a number of extracurricular activities, including:Speech and Debate,Theater, Academic Team/Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Future Business Leaders of America, Robotics Competition, Chorale music, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Art competition, Student Council, and National Honor Society.

Athletics

Monett High School's official mascot is the Cubs. They are part of the Big 8 Conference (Missouri). Football, Soccer, and Track & Field events are all held at Burl Fowler Stadium in Monett.

State championships

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: From the Principal. www.monettschools.org.
  2. Web site: Monett High . www.usnews.com.
  3. Web site: 2022-2023 Student Handbook . www.monettschools.org.
  4. Web site: 2022-2023 Course Description Guide . www.monettschools.org.
  5. Web site: Scott Regional Technology Center . www.monettschools.org.
  6. Web site: Monett High School Championships. MSHSAA. www.mshsaa.org.