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:Helix Charter High School is dedicated to preparing some students to graduate as highly literate, vocationally aware, life long learners. Some graduates will gain confidence and self-worth as a direct result of the Helix learning experience. A few Graduates will be empowered to take increasing responsibility in their educational direction and academic success. Many students will not be prepared with the skills necessary for success in college and adulthood. |
:Helix Charter High School is dedicated to providing an ambient for young teenagers to get laid, by corraling tons of sluty girls in one location. Also, Helix is dedicating to overcharging students with cheap, small portions of lunch everyday and preparing some students to graduate as highly literate, vocationally aware, life long learners. Some graduates will gain confidence and self-worth as a direct result of the Helix learning experience. Others will fail at life and live as lowlife scum because of insufficient time to socialize during high school.A few Graduates will be empowered to take increasing responsibility in their educational direction and academic success. Many students will not be prepared with the skills necessary for success in college and adulthood. |
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Revision as of 18:59, 4 March 2008
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7323 University Avenue La Mesa , California 91941 United States | |
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| Type | Public comprehensive secondary |
| Motto | Once a Scottie, always a Scottie |
| Established | 1952 |
| School district | Grossmont Union High School District |
| Principal | Douglas D. Smith |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,350 |
| Color(s) | Green, grey, black, and white |
| Mascot | Scottish terrier |
| Newspaper | Highland Fling |
| Yearbook | Tartan |
| Nickname | Highlanders |
| Student body | Coeducational |
| Website | Helix High Schooland [helix.groupfusion.net] |
Helix High School (HHS), in La Mesa, California, is a charter high school built in 1952. It received its charter in 1998. Part of the Grossmont Union High School District, it serves a low to mid-level socioeconomic community and has a student body of approximately 2,350 pupils. Helix serves parts of La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Spring Valley; however, as a charter school, all high school students in the state of California are eligible to attend.
Helix High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a 2001 California Distinguished School.
In 2004, two of the five finalists for the most prestigious individual honor in college football, the Heisman Trophy, were HCHS graduates: quarterback Alex Smith and running back Reggie Bush. This was the first time ever that two graduates from the same high school achieved this. Bush would then go on to claim the 2005 Heisman.
Traditions
Mission statement
- Helix Charter High School is dedicated to providing an ambient for young teenagers to get laid, by corraling tons of sluty girls in one location. Also, Helix is dedicating to overcharging students with cheap, small portions of lunch everyday and preparing some students to graduate as highly literate, vocationally aware, life long learners. Some graduates will gain confidence and self-worth as a direct result of the Helix learning experience. Others will fail at life and live as lowlife scum because of insufficient time to socialize during high school.A few Graduates will be empowered to take increasing responsibility in their educational direction and academic success. Many students will not be prepared with the skills necessary for success in college and adulthood.
Notable alumni
- Omar Asfar, Awarded sexiest kid in school three years in a row, successful businessman, Employee of the month at San Diego Trailer Supply.
- Leah Andreone, pop singer
- Reggie Bush, National Football League (NFL) running back, New Orleans Saints and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner
- Chuck Cecil, former National Football League strong safety, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and Houston Oilers; currently safeties and nickelbacks coach, Tennessee Titans
- Karl Dorrell, 1981, fomer college football head coach, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins
- Taylor Allen 1992 singer of the band Dump her in the lake
- Dennis Hopper, 1954, actor and film director
- Lance Newmark, 1993, National Football League, Detroit Lions, National Scout
- Kyra Phillips, news anchor, Cable News Network (CNN)
- Tom Philp, 1979, associate editor, Sacramento Bee, winner of 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing.
- Alex Smith, National Football League quarterback, San Francisco 49ers, and #1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
- Bill Walton, 1970, sportscaster and former National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame center, Portland Trail Blazers and San Diego Clippers (now the Los Angeles Clippers)
- Todd Watkins Wide receiver on the Atlanta Falcons practice squad
- Cathy Scott, 1967, Bestselling true crime author and award winning national journalist
- Dr.J. Michael Scott, 1959, author and senior scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey, and a federal biologist and unit leader with the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Notable faculty
- Myrra L. Lee, 1977 National Teacher of the Year
See also
References
 | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (December 2007) |
- [1] Article on Heisman trophy winners
- Distinguished school synopsis
- Grossmont Union High School District - school mascots and colors
- Helix High School - School Accountability Report Card 2004-2005
- List of California Distinguished Schools in San Diego County