Roy J. Wasson High School
Encyclopedia
Roy J. Wasson High School is the second-oldest high school
in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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The Wasson High School campus includes Garry Berry Stadium, the primary high school sports venue for District 11.
The school's colors are cardinal and gray, and the mascot is the Thunderbird
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. Wasson is the only high school in District 11 on a modified block schedule. Students in the 9th and 10th grades attend classes on a seven period schedule. Upperclassmen may have a combination of blocked (95 minute classes) and unblocked (50 minute classes). This flexibility in scheduling allows for students to earn more credits than most high schools on a traditional schedule. The 28.2 acre (11.4 hectare) campus has a diverse population of students.
Wasson is a comprehensive high school which has been recognized at the state and national level as a school on the forefront of educational reform and innovation. Wasson is also the only high school in District 11 with a dance studio. Wasson's technology wing contains a one-of-a-kind multimedia classroom, a video production room, a professional quality audio recording studio, a 25 station CAD lab, a science technology lab, and a music lab with 20 computers equipped with Midi keyboards. In addition to the technology wing, Wasson has 8 computer labs used by teachers in all content areas and also computers in the classrooms.
In the 2004-2005 school year teacher Gwen Cardozo was arrested for having sexual relations with a student.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
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The Wasson High School campus includes Garry Berry Stadium, the primary high school sports venue for District 11.
The school's colors are cardinal and gray, and the mascot is the Thunderbird
Thunderbird (mythology)
The Thunderbird is a legendary creature in certain North American indigenous peoples' history and culture. It is considered a "supernatural" bird of power and strength...
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Establishment
Roy J. Wasson High School was established in 1959 and named after one of the longtime superintendents of Colorado Springs School District 11Colorado Springs School District 11
The Colorado Springs School District 11 is the central school district of Colorado Springs, Colorado.- History :The first school in Colorado Springs was organized by Mary Mellen "Queen" Palmer, wife of city founder William Jackson Palmer, in late 1871. Classes were first held in a home on the...
. Wasson is the only high school in District 11 on a modified block schedule. Students in the 9th and 10th grades attend classes on a seven period schedule. Upperclassmen may have a combination of blocked (95 minute classes) and unblocked (50 minute classes). This flexibility in scheduling allows for students to earn more credits than most high schools on a traditional schedule. The 28.2 acre (11.4 hectare) campus has a diverse population of students.
Wasson is a comprehensive high school which has been recognized at the state and national level as a school on the forefront of educational reform and innovation. Wasson is also the only high school in District 11 with a dance studio. Wasson's technology wing contains a one-of-a-kind multimedia classroom, a video production room, a professional quality audio recording studio, a 25 station CAD lab, a science technology lab, and a music lab with 20 computers equipped with Midi keyboards. In addition to the technology wing, Wasson has 8 computer labs used by teachers in all content areas and also computers in the classrooms.
In the 2004-2005 school year teacher Gwen Cardozo was arrested for having sexual relations with a student.
Course offerings
- Advanced Placement and Honors classes in all major content areas, CISCO and A+ certification programs
- Video and audio production instruction
- Navy Jr. ROTC
- Oceanology/Environmental Sciences
- Pro Start Culinary Arts
- Interior Design CAD
- Auto CAD
- Dance/Musical Theatre Programs
Athletics
The athletic programs are a member of the Colorado Springs Metro League class 4A. Wasson has won ten state championships.Notable alumni
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