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Torrey Pines High School is a high school in the North County Coastal area of San Diego, California. The school is named after the rare Torrey Pine tree that grows in the area. Torrey Pines High School is a member of the San Dieguito Union High School District and serves the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Carmel Valley in San Diego county.[2] Before the school opened, students in the district attended San Dieguito High School—now known as San Dieguito Academy. Now students who come from middle schools such as Carmel Valley Middle School, Earl Warren, and Rancho Santa Fe have four public high schools to choose from: Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito Academy, Canyon Crest Academy, and La Costa Canyon High School.
[edit] AcademicsTorrey Pines has a reputation for being an "academic powerhouse."[3] The school is a three-time National Blue Ribbon School and California Distinguished School. In 2005, Torrey Pines was ranked as one of the 100 Best High Schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine.[4] Torrey Pines offers thirty Advanced Placement courses and had a 2006-2007 API score of 852, the highest of any high school in San Diego county.[5][6] In December 2006, Torrey Pines received the Class Nobel School of Distinction Award from The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)[7] In 2007, Torrey Pines had numerous students who were designated AP scholars by the College Board. Torrey Pines is well known for AP advanced students. [8] [edit] Construction HistoryThere were two expansions made to Torrey Pines High School. The first was Torrey Pines' media center, which was completed in 1974 and won many awards for its design. [9] Torrey Pines' football stadium cost two million dollars and was completed in 1987.[10] Since this original period of construction, the English building, Building E, was built in 2003. Furthermore, stairs were added leading up to the main building at this time. During the summer of 2008, more stairs were constructed which lead from the parking lot nearest Del Mar Heights Road to the English building in response to students running down the hill instead of using the stairs, thus alleviating the sluggish nature of the flow of students before and after school. [edit] DemographicsTorrey Pines High School has a primarily Asian and Caucasian student body.[11] The student body is largely reflective of the surrounding area, which is characterized mainly by a high level of affluence; most adults in the area are married and close to 50% of household incomes are over $100,000. Most adults in the area are educated, with a strong majority having either a Bachelor's or a Professional/Graduate degree. [12] The student body includes a significant Jewish population, as evidenced by the large number of absences on Yom Kippur. Starting in 2006, the district decided to officially recognize Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in Judaism. In previous years absences resulting from the holiday meant losses of more than $55,000 for the school. [13] [edit] Extracurricular activitiesFrom the 2007 School Profile:[14]
[edit] Academic teamsTorrey Pines High School's academic teams include Speech and Debate, Academic Team, and Science Olympiad. Approximately 40 students participate in Speech and Debate, 90 in Science Olympiad, and 35 in Academic Team. The Speech and Debate and Academic teams require interested applicants to try out for membership. As of November 28, 2007, the TPHS Academic Team had 10 Freshmen Team members, 15 JV Team members, and 9 Varsity Team members. The teacher currently involved with the academic team is Barbara Swovelin, who has been teaching for over 27 years.[15] [edit] ASBTorrey Pines Associated Student Body consists of four class councils for each year, and an ASB Committee of nineteen as of Dec. 2008, with a total of 44 students. The Torrey Pines ASB hosts dozens of events each year, including intramural sports, school dances, pep-rallies, and cultural food days. The organization also funds over one hundred campus clubs, and supports athletic teams, academic teams, and Fine Arts groups. The Torrey Pines ASB also traditionally donates a campus gift at the end of each term valued at as much as $30,000. The TPHS ASB website can be found at http://www.tpasb.com. [edit] AthleticsTorrey Pines is a long-standing athletic powerhouse of the Palomar league. Notable programs include Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Men's and Women's Volleyball, Softball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Tennis, Track & Field, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Baseball, Lacrosse, Swimming and Water Polo. On October 11, 2007, Torrey Pines football was featured in a nationally televised game on ESPNU.[16] The boys basketball and girls golf coach, as of Fall 2007, is John Olive. [edit] ClubsAs of February 28, 2006, Torrey Pines High School has 116 Associated Student Body sponsored clubs.[15] A few of these clubs have websites, available at http://tpclubs.com [edit] MusicTorrey Pines has a large and growing music program, including two orchestras, a wind ensemble, symphonic band, a chorus, and a jazz band. These groups win numerous awards each year at competitions throughout California. AP Music Theory is also offered. Amy Willcox is the current music director at Torrey Pines. Erin Zoumaras teaches chorus and AP Music Theory. [edit] Publications[edit] The FalconerThe Falconer is the school newspaper. It placed first in the 2004 JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention in San Diego.[17] A new issue is put out at the end of each month. All articles and graphics are made by the staff of the Falconer. Mia Boardman Smith is the current adviser to the staff. The Falconer receives no school funding, and instead relies on money from advertisers the staff members find. The newspaper features News, Opinion, Entertainment, Feature, Sports, and Focus sections, specializing on different topics in their field from issue to issue. [edit] First FlightFirst Flight is the school literary magazine. Its 2005-2006 edition placed first in the 2006 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the 2006-2007 edition won first place Best in Show at the 2007 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.[18][19] Mia Boardman Smith is the faculty adviser. [edit] FreeFlightFreeFlight is the school yearbook. Mia Boardman Smith is the adviser. Freeflight 2006-2007 yearbook with the theme of IMPACT placed 4th at the JEA/NSPA National Convention in the Spring of 2008 in Anaheim, CA and Freeflight 2007-2008 yearbook with the theme of LAYERS placed 3rd at the JEA/NSPA National Convention in the Spring of 2009 in Phoenix, AZ. [edit] TheaterThe Torrey Pines black box theater program (TP Players), under the directorship of Marinee Payne, is widely recognized for achievements in the theatrical field. It received awards for best play in the region from the California Educational Theater Association for Metamorphosis in 2003 and Inherit the Wind in 2005.[20] TP Players performed at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in the summers of 2006 and 2009.[21] [edit] Notable faculty
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