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West Albany High School: Info
Fast FactsPrincipal Main Office: 967-4545 Attendance: 967-4551 Career Center: 967-4540 Counseling: 967-4573 Registrar: 967-4553 Fax (541) 924-3701 Grades 9-12 School Hours Office: 7 AM to 4 PM Classes: 7:50 AM to 2:40 PM Total Enrollment 1,450 Mission StatementSenior Party 2012 Information |
Opened in 1953, West Albany High School is proudly educating its second generation of Albany children. Located on a 53-acre campus near the city's historic downtown, the school serves children from the Central, Liberty, North Albany, Oak Grove, Sunrise, Takena, Tangent and Waverly attendance area.
Our School Is Proud To Offer...
Exceptional Teachers
Joanne Alford (math) - first teacher to earn exemplary mentor honors from Oregon State University's Teacher Education program. Dave Hudson (technology) - semifinalist for the Oregon Innovators in Education Awards
Computer Networking Engineering Program
Students design, install and repair network systems. Qualified students earn a CISCO Network systems certificate of preparation
Robotics
Students design and build a robot to compete in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). The impact is the result of teamwork, partnership, mentorship, and shared success.
Advanced Topics in Computer Programming
Students design software for local school and business clients.
Portfolio Development
Art students develop professional. quality portfolios for use in applying to art schools and seeking employment.
Electronic Media
Students produce video programming for in-school use and for local schools, businesses and charitable organizations.
Health Careers
Provides health-related internships and courses that earn college credit. Graduates are qualified to enter the health care workforce or college.
Mock Trial Competition
Students work with attorneys to prepare to argue a simulated court case.
Jazzation
Provides advanced vocal-music students a chance to perform locally and compete in regional and state contests.
Advanced Placement Courses
Prepares students for the National AP exams in English, calculus, statistics, biology, physics, chemistry, economics, art and history.
Quiz Club
Masters complex challenges in competition with other schools such as HP High 5 Challenge, Salmon Bowl and the Science Olympiad.
Advanced Science Courses
Offers anatomy, advanced chemistry, advanced biology, physics and other courses for students interested in science-related careers.
Advanced English Courses
Offers classes leading to state certificates of mastery and college admission.
Advanced French & Spanish
Helps students reach national standards and college admission standards for these languages.
Freshmen Learning and Seniors Helping (FLASH)
Seniors help freshman students have a successful transition into high school.
Peers
Trained students helping classmates resolve difficulties with other students and staff members.
Leadership
Students leading student government activities, social events and service projects. Each student compiles a leadership portfolio.
Our Extracurricular Programs
We have the following school activities:
- Pedigree
- Whirlwind
- Art Club
- Next Generation Computers
- Drama
- Peers
- Quiz Club
- Speech Club
- Earth Club
- Westwind Video
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Youth and Government
- Leadership
- Close-up
- Mock Trial Club
- Hi-Steppers & Krew
- National Honor Society
- Cheerleading
- Foreign Exchange Club
- Equestrian Club
- Rotary Interact Club
- Rocket Club
- Swing Dance
- Math Club
- Robotics Club
- Ski Team
- Water Polo
Interscholastic Athletics
We have the following school teams:
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Cross-Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Softball
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Track and Field
Parents Are Our Partners
Site Council
Parents play the role of key partners in developing our curriculum and instructional programs as a 21st Century School.
Career Center Volunteers
Community members help students develop their education plan and profile. They serve as a resource component for career education.
Booster Club
Provides vital support for our athletic teams and students.
Club and Activity Support
Parents aid specific student organizations and events.
Classroom Support
Parents volunteers as guest speakers, and as mentors for students and staff.
Parent Forum
Meets monthly to discuss current school issues.
Our Focus For Improvement
- Maintain rigorous academic standards for high performance in math and reading.
- Build strong relationships with students, parents and community while modeling teamwork from within.