Prospect High School (Saratoga, California) Explained

Prospect High School
Motto:Owning our future
Address:18900 Prospect Road
Zipcode:95070-3435
Country:United States
Other Name:PHS
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Principal:Markus Autrey
Grades:9–12
Enrollment:1,549 (2019-20)
Colors:Blue and Gold
Nickname:Panthers
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Yearbook:Paragon
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Prospect High School (PHS) is a public high school in Saratoga, California, United States. It is part of the Campbell Union High School District.

Academics

Prospect offers a mix of advanced and on-level classes. Its curricula are continually evaluated and modified to reflect the needs of students and to assure that all students are challenged and supported in their academic growth. For the college bound student, Prospect offers numerous honors and Advanced Placement classes and meets California State University and University of California requirements soundly. Vocational and technical coursework is offered through the elective program on campus and the Central County Occupational Center. In addition, the Special Education and English Language Development programs foster the spirit of full inclusion through mainstreaming and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) classes—other student support services include AVID, The after school homework center, Math and English Workshops, Reading Intervention, and Title I. Recently, Prospect switched to an Integrated Math system compliant to Common Core standards. 45.5% percent of Prospect's graduating class of 2020 report that they will enroll in a two or four-year college or university.[1]

In 2011, Prospect became the first school in the Campbell Union High School District to adopt Naviance, bolstering the campus College and Career Center with this guidance software.[2] In addition to this, Prospect offers a varied curriculum, offering nine Advanced Placement and eighteen total Honors-level courses.[3] Unique to Prospect is the Astronomy class, made possible by the easily recognized dome telescope; the Mandarin class, new for the 2012–13 school year and only offered at Prospect within CUHSD, the Accounting class in the Applied Arts department; and the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program.

Athletics

In addition to academic excellence, Prospect places a large emphasis on its many athletic programs. A member of the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Prospect's teams and individual athletes frequently advance to the Central Coast Section championships.

Campus

Prospect has a relatively small campus at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Spanning twenty-nine acres and 14 buildings, Prospect serves 1,550 students with an average class size of 32 students.[16] The original construction began in what was originally a cherry orchard in 1966, the campus opening in September 1968 for the 1968–1969 school year. Since 2005, district bonds from Measure C and state funds have renovated most of the campus, most notably:

The cafeteria and remaining wings (art, music, and CTE) are scheduled for renovation as well. In the 2016–2017 school year, it was announced that Prospect would add a new two-story STEM building to its campus. The tennis courts were removed in spring of 2018 and were replaced by August 2018 in the back field. Construction began on the STEM building in the fall of 2018. The STEM building is set to open in August 2022 in time for the 2022–23 school year.[20]

Other

Notable alumni

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: School profile . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512173149/https://prospect.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/SchoolProfile . May 12, 2022 . May 12, 2022 . Prospect High School.
  2. Web site: Prospect High School - Saratoga, CA . 2012-09-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121019232747/http://www.prospect.cuhsd.org/guidance/index.html . 2012-10-19 . Prospect Guidance Department
  3. Web site: Archived copy . 2012-09-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904224807/http://www.cuhsd.org/downloads/course_catalog.pdf . 2012-09-04 . Campbell Union High School District Course Catalog
  4. Web site: Softball yearly history . 2010-07-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719050756/http://www.cifccs.org/history/softballchamponly.html . 2011-07-19 .
  5. Web site: 1967. www.cifccs.org . https://web.archive.org/web/20090705040056/http://www.cifccs.org/history/baseball.htm . 2009-07-05.
  6. Web site: Girls Swim & Dive History . 2012-09-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121002094210/http://www.cifccs.org/history/swimminggirls.htm . 2012-10-02 .
  7. Web site: BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING--CCS Championship History . 2008-08-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080919071301/http://www.cifccs.org/history/swimmingboys.htm . 2008-09-19 .
  8. http://www.cifccs.org/history/football%201980-1999.htm#DIVISION I-3A 88
  9. Web site: Badminton history . 2012-09-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120522142131/http://www.cifccs.org/history/badminton.htm . 2012-05-22 .
  10. Web site: CCS Boys Soccer Complete History of CCS Championship 1970 . 2007-01-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060717030808/http://www.cifccs.org/history/soccerboys.html . 2006-07-17 .
  11. Web site: Wrestling History . 2012-09-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121003041249/http://www.cifccs.org/history/wrestling.htm . 2012-10-03 .
  12. Web site: The Official Site of the BVAL. bval.org. 1 May 2017.
  13. Web site: Game Details: San Jose @ Prospect football 10/21/11. maxpreps.com. 1 May 2017.
  14. Web site: CIF-Central Coast Section . 2023-06-29 . CIF-Central Coast Section . en.
  15. Web site: California Interscholastic Federation . 2023-06-29 . www.cifstate.org.
  16. Web site: Who We Are . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512173729/https://prospect.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/WhoWeAre . May 12, 2022 . May 12, 2022 . Prospect High School.
  17. https://archive.today/20130129025929/http://mytown.mercurynews.com/archives/campbellreporter/20070209/cover1.shtml
  18. http://schooldesigns.com/Project-Details.aspx?Project_ID=2330, Architecture behind Prospect Science Facility
  19. Web site: Prospect High School - Saratoga, CA . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120615123309/http://www.prospect.cuhsd.org/about/index.html . 2012-06-15 . 2012-06-03. About Prospect High School.
  20. Web site: Campus Construction. 2021-09-14. prospect.cuhsd.org. en.
  21. Web site: Science Department. 2021-09-14. prospect.cuhsd.org. en.
  22. Web site: Campbell Times . www.campbelltimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071020051459/http://www.campbelltimes.com/030806/prospect.htm . 2007-10-20.
  23. Web site: 2011 Mock Trial Results . 2012-03-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120205233923/http://www.sccoe.org/newsandfacts/newsreleases/2010-11/news030411.asp . 2012-02-05 .
  24. Web site: And the verdict is? Prospect wins mock trial – The Mercury News. mercurynews.com. 5 March 2012. 1 May 2017.
  25. Web site: Mock Trial. sccoe.org. 1 May 2017.
  26. Web site: Prospect High School's Mock Trial Team Wins County Mock Trial Championship. cuhsd.org. 18 February 2022.
  27. Web site: 2013-2014 Club Rankings.
  28. Web site: The 2016-2017 National Rankings.
  29. Web site: Dirty John Part 3 . 5 January 2018 . Los Angeles Times.
  30. Web site: The Official Jon Nakamatsu Site. jonnakamatsu.com. 1 May 2017.
  31. Web site: CIF-Central Coast Section . 2023-06-29 . CIF-Central Coast Section . en.
  32. Web site: California Interscholastic Federation . 2023-06-29 . www.cifstate.org.

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