Alexander City Schools
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The Alexander City Schools is the school district of Alexander City, Alabama
. It dates from 1869 and there are currently 3,400 students. The superintendent is Mrs Lou Ann Wagoner. The High School Principal is Jose Reyes, Jr.
The district's schools are Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City Middle School, Radney Elementary School, Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary School and Jim Pearson Elementary School.
efforts within Alabama. By the fall of 1970, the 31% minority student total of the public school system was distributed within the then-existing schools as follows:
In 2005 the Alexander City Schools system was awarded district accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). All graduates of Benjamin Russell High School gain two years of tuition-free education through the Central Alabama Community College under the Gateway to Education Scholarship Program, which was awarded the National Civic Star Award by the American Association of School Administrators in 2007.
, Benjamin Russell High School has included an Engineering Academy since 2007.
The High School also has a "Success Center", a learning lab for students who have not passed one or more sections of the High School Graduation Exam, giving them an opportunity to retake the test.
Penalties for student misconduct include detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, Saturday school, alternative education program, and corporal punishment. The latter consists of a maximum of three licks administered in private to the student's buttocks
with a smooth wooden paddle
; for grades K-6 this must be 7½" by 3½", and ¼" thick, and for grades 7-12 it must be 13" by 5", and 3/8 inches thick, in both cases with a handle of 4 inches. Parents who object to paddling may request an alternative punishment. No student is forced to submit to a paddling. Students may choose a spanking in lieu of suspension.
The Benjamin Russell High School marching band, also known as "The Pride of Alexander City," is one of many electives offered at Benjamin Russell. If students wish to participate in another activity during marching season but still wish to be a member of the band, they have the option of participating in solely concert band.
Alexander City, Alabama
Alexander City is the principal city of the Alexander City Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Coosa and Tallapoosa counties and had a combined population of 53,677 at the 2000 census....
. It dates from 1869 and there are currently 3,400 students. The superintendent is Mrs Lou Ann Wagoner. The High School Principal is Jose Reyes, Jr.
The district's schools are Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City Middle School, Radney Elementary School, Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary School and Jim Pearson Elementary School.
History
The Alexander City schools were affected historically by desegregationDesegregation
Desegregation is the process of ending the separation of two groups usually referring to races. This is most commonly used in reference to the United States. Desegregation was long a focus of the American Civil Rights Movement, both before and after the United States Supreme Court's decision in...
efforts within Alabama. By the fall of 1970, the 31% minority student total of the public school system was distributed within the then-existing schools as follows:
- Jim Pearson Elementary (Grades 1-2) total enrollment of 704 numbered 235 Negro and 469 other students. At the same time, the school had 9 Negro teachers and 21 other teachers on its 30-member faculty.
- Laurel Elementary (Grades 3-4) total enrollment of 652 numbered 213 Negro and 439 other students. At the same time, the school had 9 Negro teachers and 19 other teachers on its 28-member faculty.
- Russell Elementary (Grades 5-6) total enrollment of 662 numbered 200 Negro and 462 other students. At the same time, the school had 9 Negro teachers and 15 other teachers on its 24-member faculty.
- Alexander City Junior High (Grades 7-9) total enrollment of 1,102 numbered 369 Negro and 733 other students. At the same time, the school had 13 Negro teachers and 32 other teachers on its 45-member faculty.
- Benjamin Russell High (Grades 10-12) total enrollment of 806 numbered 204 Negro and 602 other students. At the same time, the school had 9 Negro teachers and 35 other teachers on its 44-member faculty.
In 2005 the Alexander City Schools system was awarded district accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). All graduates of Benjamin Russell High School gain two years of tuition-free education through the Central Alabama Community College under the Gateway to Education Scholarship Program, which was awarded the National Civic Star Award by the American Association of School Administrators in 2007.
Facilities
In partnership with the College of Engineering of Auburn UniversityAuburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
, Benjamin Russell High School has included an Engineering Academy since 2007.
The High School also has a "Success Center", a learning lab for students who have not passed one or more sections of the High School Graduation Exam, giving them an opportunity to retake the test.
Strategic Plan
The district's Strategic Plan for 2008-2013 includes targets for dental screening, physical activity for all students, responsible eating and nutritional information, safety codes, behavior monitoring, richer student experiences and problem solving, after-school programs, mentorship program, parental involvement, greater professional development for teachers, and art and foreign-language teaching.Policies
The district's dress code requires students to be neatly dressed, clean and well groomed. Boys' shirts must be tucked in, and shorts and skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. Pants must cover the hips, and shoes must be worn.Penalties for student misconduct include detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, Saturday school, alternative education program, and corporal punishment. The latter consists of a maximum of three licks administered in private to the student's buttocks
Buttocks
The buttocks are two rounded portions of the anatomy, located on the posterior of the pelvic region of apes and humans, and many other bipeds or quadrupeds, and comprise a layer of fat superimposed on the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles. Physiologically, the buttocks enable weight to...
with a smooth wooden paddle
Paddle (spanking)
A spanking paddle is an implement used to strike a person on the buttocks. The act of striking a person with a paddle is known as "paddling". A paddling may be for punishment , or as an initiation or hazing ritual, or for erotic purposes.A paddle has two parts: a handle and a blade...
; for grades K-6 this must be 7½" by 3½", and ¼" thick, and for grades 7-12 it must be 13" by 5", and 3/8 inches thick, in both cases with a handle of 4 inches. Parents who object to paddling may request an alternative punishment. No student is forced to submit to a paddling. Students may choose a spanking in lieu of suspension.
Wildcat Varsity Cheer Squad
- Cheer Coach: Beth Dewberry
- Head Cheerleader:
- Cheer Captain
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Wildcat Junior Varsity Cheer Squad
- Cheer Coach:
- Head Cheerleader:
- Cheer Captain
- Cheer Co Captain:
Wildcat Dance Team
- Dance Coach: Jeanne Riddle
- Dance Captain: Ally Riddle
- Dance Co-Captain: KK Hines
"The Pride of Alexander City" Wildcat Marching Band
- Director: Dale "B." Bloodworth
- Asst. Director/Percussion Director: Mike C. Muncher
- Drum Majors: Haley Vickers, Audra Welch
The Benjamin Russell High School marching band, also known as "The Pride of Alexander City," is one of many electives offered at Benjamin Russell. If students wish to participate in another activity during marching season but still wish to be a member of the band, they have the option of participating in solely concert band.
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