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Message
from the Principal
Columbus High School is a 100% college preparatory magnet school and ranks
among the best high schools in the country. Columbus High School stands out in
its commitment to the college-bound student. Its liberal arts program is
designed to develop a well-rounded student by offering a wide range of advanced
college preparatory courses in English, mathematics, social studies, science,
foreign language, computers, and fine arts. Students are not required to
specialize in any one field and are expected to take courses in all areas
through a core curriculum that is compacted, accelerated, and that exceeds state
standards. The curriculum has the flexibility, however, to meet individual
academic goals and interests. Individual interests are met through diverse
elective offerings, gifted classes, Advanced Placement Courses (21), and the
opportunity for students to develop an academic concentration in an area of
their interest ranging from mathematics and science to English or the fine arts.
Due to the high academic standards and expectations at Columbus High School,
strong test results have been produced on the Georgia High School Graduation
Tests and the SAT that surpass state and national score averages. At CHS a
student learns to make decisions and to budget time by balancing homework,
athletics, extracurricular activities, and community service. It is not
surprising that eighty per cent of the student body is involved in
extracurricular activities. At Columbus High School: “You can have it all!” Partners in Education
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Aflac
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Ft. Benning Soldier Battle Lab
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St. Paul United Methodist Church
Magnet Application Process
We encourage application by students who are motivated
to learn in a productive and safe educational environment. Entering
freshman qualify for entrance into the program based on the following
criteria:
- Eighth-grade course averages of 82 or better
(with the exception of algebra and foreign languages)
- Entrance exam performance in math, reading
and composition
- Recommendations
from the counselor and mathematics and English teachers
Students must maintain
at least a "C" average in each academic course and are expected to maintain
proper behavior in all aspects of student life. Student Incentive Programs
- Honor Roll, Principal’s List, Academic
Letters of Distinction, Alpha Scholars, and True Blue Award
- Day of Distinction and Honors Night
- Freshman and Recognition Luncheons
- Perfect Attendance Awards; SAT Awards; Brag
Cards
- Field Trips; Distance Learning and Seminars
- Foreign Travel and Specialty Field Trips
- Academic Concentrations
- Principal's Art Purchase Award
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Mission
The mission of Columbus High School is to prepare
students to become well-rounded, contributing members of society by
providing an academic, social, and ethical environment which promotes
success and leads to the desire for lifelong learning.
Community Involvement
Through 20 hours of community service
each year, the student learns to appreciate Columbus and grows in
understanding and empathy. This year magnet students performed over
24,000 hours of community service in 54 different agencies. Extracurricular Activities
- Athletics: Baseball, Football, Wrestling, Rifle Team,
Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Girls’ Lacrosse, Girls’ Volleyball, Softball,
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country, Boys’ and Girls’ Track, Boys’ and Girls’
Basketball, Boys’ and Girls Tennis, Boys’ and Girls’ Golf, Boys’ and Girls’
Soccer, and Swimming
- Programs and Organizations: Drama, One Act Play,
Band, Band Festivals, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Chorus, Choral Festivals,
Art Club, Literary Meet, Chess Team, Dance Sport,
Foreign Language Clubs (Spanish, German, Latin, Japanese, French), Gavel
Club, Future Business Leaders of American, FHA, Junior Civitan, Math Team,
Math Club, Botball Team (Robotics), NASA Student Involvement Program,
Academic Team, Science Club, Environmental Club, Science Olympiad,
Newspaper, Annual Staff, Literary Magazine, Academic Decathlon, Model U.N.,
Mock Trial Team, Student Government, Color Guard, Dance Team, Foreign
Language Honor Societies (French, German, Spanish,
Japanese, Latin), Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), National Thespian
Society, Dead Poets Society, Carson McCullars Literary Society, Art Honor
Society, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, SADD, Teen Advisors
School and Faculty Recognitions
- Academically ranked the # 3 public high
school in Georgia--of 369 schools (2007); #1 high school in the state (2005,
2004)
- Platinum (2007, 2006) and Gold (2005) Awards for Academic Excellence
- High Performance Principal (2007, 2006)
- School of Excellence for Georgia
Partnership Annual Bus Tour (2005)
- Achieving School of Excellence (Georgia
Trend Magazine)
- Magnet School of Excellence (Magnet Schools
of America 2005)
- Top 5 percent of nation's high schools
(Newsweek 2007, 2006, 2005)
- Ranked 6th in Georgia for highest SAT
scores
- National Blue Ribbon School (2005-2004)
- Georgia School of Excellence (2004)
- Effective Practices School (2004-2003)
- Ledger Enquirer Coach of the Year
(Baseball, 2004)
- Presidential Award for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching (2004)
- Pay for Performance (2004, 2002, 2001)
- Girls’ Track and Field Coach of the Year
(Atlanta Track Club, 2004)
- NASA Educator Astronaut Finalist (2004)
- Six Fulbright Fellowships
- Georgia Thespian State Board Member
- Sara Spano Page One Top Teacher Award
winners - 5
- Muscogee County School District Teacher of
the Year (2006, 2000)
- Georgia Teacher of the Year Top Five
Finalist (2003)
- Georgia Administrator of the Year (Georgia
Thespian Society, 2003)
- Gifted Certified Teachers - 24
- AP Certified Teachers - 29
- National Board Certified Teachers - 6
- All Bi City Coach of the Year Awards: Boys’
Golf, Cross Country, Girls’ Golf, Baseball, Girls’ Basketball, Wrestling,
Swimming, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Golf, Volleyball
- National Coach of the Year (Baseball, 2004,
2000)
- Administrator of the Year (PTSA, 4th
District, 2004, 2003)
- National Administrator of the Year
(Educational Theatre Association, 2003)
- Muscogee County Teacher of the Year
Finalists/Semifinalists - 6
- National Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee
(2006)
- Georgia High School Counselor of the Year
District V (2006)
- Georgia Star Teacher (2003)
- Athletically Ranked 4th in Georgia AAA
(2007); 2nd(2006, 2005)
- Baseball Team Ranked 2nd in nation (USA
Today, 2004)
- Numerous Phi Delta Kappa Teachers of the
Year
- Georgia Science Teacher of the Year
District VI
- NASA Educator of the Year (2005)
- Knox Culpepper Award for Outstanding
Sportsmanship (2006)
- Georgia counselor of the year district V
(2007)
- Alan Shepherd National Space Educator of
the Year (2007)
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