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Revision as of 16:20, 8 September 2008

Helix High School
Address
Map
7323 University Avenue

La Mesa
,
California 91941

United States
Information
TypePublic comprehensive secondary
MottoOnce a Scottie, then you've gotten touched by a teacher.
Established1952
School districtGrossmont Union High School District
PrincipalDouglas D. Smith
HeadmasterDumbeldore
Head teacheryes please.
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,350
Color(s)White people only.
MascotScottish terrier
NewspaperHighland Fling
YearbookTartan
NicknameHighlanders
Student bodyCoeducational
WebsiteHelix 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. Helix High School's biggest rival is Grossmont High School. In football they play for the "musket" which has a rich tradition behind it. A lot of the students at Helix High School went to the same junior high school as students from Grossmont High School. That is what makes the rivalry so unique as all the students coming out of junior high got divided to go to two different high schools that split the city of La Mesa, Ca.

Traditions

Mission statement

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 be prepared with the skills necessary for success in college and adulthood.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

See also

References

External links

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