Tunkhannock Area High School
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| Tunkhannock Area High School | |
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| Location | |
| 120 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania 18657 |
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| School type | Public |
| Principal | Gregory Ellsworth |
| Faculty | ~60 |
| Campus type | Large District Type, Rural Campus |
| Color(s) | Orange, Black, and White |
| Team name | Tigers |
Located in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County PA, Tunkhannock Area High School lies in the valley of the Endless Mountains. From sports to in school activities, there is a variety of activities to keep the students busy. It is the largest school district in Susquehanna, Bradford, Wayne, Sullivan, and Wyoming Counties and holds in store academic, athletic, and cultural experiences. Approximately 1,100 students are housed in the high school from grades 9-12.
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[edit] Academics
The Tunkhannock High School Curriculum allows students to take the appropriate class according to their learning level. General, Academic, Honors, and Advanced Placement on select courses are the choices the students and their parents can choose from to meet their needs. If a student takes Advanced Placement course, he/she can test out of college courses they will need post high school. The Tunkhannock High School Curriculum contains classes that apply to many post high school careers. It prepares its students for post high school education and Standardized Testing. Students who go over and beyond what they are expected to do, can also receive student of the month.
- Science Department: The Tunkhannock High School Science Department offers a variety of science classes. Earth Science courses prepare freshmen by teaching them about the Earth and the materials that compose it. Biology courses teaches the sophomores about human and animal life, biodiversity, biological processes, and much more. Chemistry, Zoology, Anatomy and Physiology, Forestry and Wildlife, Plant Biology, Ecology, Astronomy, and Physics are also offered.
Science Department Faculty
Daniel Austin Karen Kutish
Laura Charles Andy Neely
Position Open Maria O'Boyle - Department Chair
Cindy Klein Melissa Sherman
- English Department: Tunkhannock High School’s English Department offers several different courses that will prepare its students for the careers ahead of them. There are English I-IV courses offered every year of the students' high school career. Speech and Debate, Creative Writing, Journalism, Communications, Drama Theory, and Drama Methods are also offered
English Department Faculty
Sheri Brown Karen Kutish
Angelina Burke Andy Neely
Amanda Goglin Maria O'Boyle - Department Chair
Ellyn Harvey - Department Chair Jeremy Kemmerer
Melissa Kandrovy Melissa Michlowski
Renee Sorenson Katie Wisnosky
- Mathematics Department: A variety of math courses are offered that will prepare students with an excellent mathematics foundation that will aid in any career. Algebra, Plane Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus, Probabilities and Statistics, Trigonometry, Fundamentals of Math, Pre-Algebra, and Math Enrichment are part of the mathematics curriculum.
Mathematics Department Faculty
Susan Allen Mary Jo Fetch
Kirsten Baxter Lawrence Hahn
Laura Cobb-Mack Wendy Mickle
Regina Conaboy Diane Solinsky
Craig Keiser Elizabeth Stackhouse
Jennifer Kester Position Open
| Colleges and Universities Attended by 2007 Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Arcadia University | 1 |
| Bloomsburg University | 1 |
| Cedar Crest College | 2 |
| Chestnut Hill College | 1 |
| Clarkson University | 1 |
| Cornell University | 1 |
| California Univ. of PA | 2 |
| Drexel University | 1 |
| Elmira College | 2 |
| Embry Riddle Aeronautic | 1 |
| East Stroudsburg Univ. | 6 |
| Gettysburg College | 2 |
| Indiana University of PA | 2 |
| Johnson College | 1 |
| Keystone College | 12 |
| King's College | 1 |
| Kutztown University | 5 |
| Lebanon Valley College | 1 |
| Lycoming College | 1 |
| Mansfield University | 5 |
| Marshall University | 1 |
| Marywood University | 2 |
| Misericordia University | 4 |
| Mt. Olive College | 1 |
| Mt. Saint Mary's College | 1 |
| Penn College of Tech | 2 |
| Penn State University | 20 |
| Rosemont College | 1 |
| St. John's University | 1 |
| Temple University | 2 |
| Univ. of Pittsburgh | 4 |
| University of Utah | 1 |
| Ursinus University | 1 |
| Wells College | 1 |
| West Virginia Univ. | 1 |
| Wilkes University | 2 |
| York College | 1 |
| One & Two Year Schools | |
| Allied Medical/Technical | 2 |
| High Tech Institute | 2 |
| Luzerne Cty. Comm. College | 3 |
| UTI—Exton | 2 |
| York Technical Institute | 2 |
- Social Studies Department: World History, United States History, American Government, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, World War II, and Contemporary Issues are the social studies courses that are offered.
Social Studies Department Faculty
Jason Azarovich Todd DeSando
William Bevan Ashley Davenport
Christa Burke David Good
Gloria Shebby - Department Chair Michael Chase
- Agriculture Courses offered: Welding, Small Engines, Animal Science, and Forestry and Wildlife.
- Art Courses offered: Art I & II, Three Dimension Design, Draw Right and Paint Right, Commercial and Freelance Artist, Studio Art, and Art History.
- Automotive Technology Courses offered: Automotive Technology I-III.
- Business Technology Courses offered: Exploratory Business, Entrepreneurship, Accounting I & II, Business Capstone Program, Business Communications/ Word Processing, Business Computer Skills I & II, Business Law, Business Math, Keyboarding/Processing I & II, and Office Technology.
- Computer Science Courses offered: C++ I & II, Data Structures, Visual Basic I & II, Computer Literacy, Computer Competency, Telecommunications/Multimedia I & II, Web Design, Introduction to Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Visual Basic for Applications, Current Events in Technology, Computer Game Theory, Technology Basics, and Computer Repair.
- Family and Consumer Science Courses offered: Today's Teen I-IV, Foods, Gourmet Cooking, Food Service, Child Development I & II, Fashion and Fabrics I & II, and Independent Living.
- Foreign Languages Courses offered: French, German, Latin, and Spanish.
- Communication Technology Courses offered: Graphic Communications I-III, Computer Animation, CADD I-IV, and Architecture I & II.
- Electronics Courses offered: Electronics I-IV.
[edit] Music Program
The music program at Tunkhannock High School allows students to delve into the study and performance of music through instruments and singing. The band traveled to Orlando, Florida to perform in The Gator Bowl. The Drama and Music Department works together to perform their annual fall and spring musicals. The Spring 2009 musical that will be performed in the school's auditorium is Oliver. The music program is highly respected and one of the best in surrounding counties.
Courses offered: Marching/Concert Band Symphonic Band Music Theory and Composition Band Sectionals Jazz Ensemble String Ensemble String Sectionals Philosophy of Music Mixed Chorus Chorus Sectionals
[edit] School to Career Opportunities
This program is available to all students that would like to experience the work force while still in high school. Students may also work in or job shadow several a variety of careers to help them decide their future plans. Some of the opportunities that students may take part in are Cooperative Vocational Education, Internship Program, Job Shadowing Summer Tech Prep Co-op Program, Skills VSA/VICA, and Transitional Job Shadowing/Job Training.
[edit] Athletics
Tunkhannock High School offers a quality sport programs. With experienced coaches, the teams practice and play to their highest potential. Football, Wrestling, Football Basketball and Wrestling cheerleading,Cross Country,Girls & Boys Soccer, Girls & Boys Volleyball, Girls & Boys Tennis, Girls & Boys Basketball, Lacrosse, Golf, Girls and Boys Swimming & Diving, and Field Hockey are offered.
In the fall of 2009, the Tunkhannock Area Boy's Cross Country team won the District II PIAA Championship and then went on to compete in state meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
In June 2010, the Tunkhannock Area Baseball team were crowned District II AAA Champions. The team advanced to the Quarterfinals of the state playoff before being defeated by Conrad-Weiser.
[edit] References
- "Tunkhannock Area School District." Tunkhannock Area School District. 30 Oct. 2007 <www.tasd.net>.
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Tunkhannock Area School District Web Page
- Tunkhannock Home Page
- "Students Sue Prosecutor in Cellphone Photos Case" article by Sean D. Hamill in The New York Times March 25, 2009
