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Friendswood High School houses
grades 9-12. It was built in four phases, the first phase in
1970 with additions in 1973 and 1999.
It contains two major mall areas interconnected by two smaller
hallways, with additional classrooms located in a fine arts annex
building and science and math wing just off the main building.
The high school site includes Henry Winston stadium, baseball
field, softball field, soccer practice field, two gyms, the Walter
D. Wilson Field House, an auditorium, and cafeteria. The new
Science Wing, Fine Arts Wing, and additions to the athletic facilities
were completed during the 1999-2000 school year. FHS has an enrollment
of 1,800 students. FHS offers three degree plans and numerous
advanced placement and honors courses as well as distinguished
programs in fine arts, humanities, sciences, and mathematics.
All UIL sanctioned varsity sports are available at FHS.
- ACADEMICS: Friendswood High School was named one of
the ten best high schools in the greater Houston area by the
Houston Chronicle and one of the top 44 high schools in
Texas by the Texas Business and Education Coalition. The Mustangs
won the AD State championship for the fifteenth straight year
with the second highest overall score for all classes in the
state, missing the National Competition by two questions. The
UIL Academic team repeated as the District 23 AAAA, Regional
III AAAA Champions and won the overall State Championship for
the second year in a row, in team events spelling, literary criticism,
and the one act play won state. On the individual level the title
was earned in computer applications. Three students advanced
to State Science Fair, and two were named state champions. Two
students advanced to nationals in the National Forensic competition.
The Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Classes set a high standard
for TAKS. The English Language Arts passing rates are 99% (10th)
and 99% (11th). Freshmen passing rate for reading is 99%. The
Math scores are 91% (9th), 89% (10th), and 97%(11th). Sophomores
and Juniors also take Science and Social Studies. Science scores
are 92%(10th) and 97%(11th). Social Studies passing rates are
98% (10th) and 99%(11th)..
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- ATHLETICS: The accomplishments on the athletic field
are many, but, in summary, we had 22 teams make the playoffs;
our girls' volleyball team played in the state semifinals, girls'
soccer and girls' swimming placed second in state, boys' swimming
was sixth, boys' soccer advanced to the regional quarterfinals,
boys' cross country advanced to state placing 8th, our girls'
cross country team won district and qualified two girls for state,
team tennis advanced to the regional semifinals, our boys' and
girls' golf team won district and the boys team had an individual
place third in state, our boys and girls track teams won district,
the boys team had an individual place 7th and the girls had a
representative place 3rd at state and one gymnast advanced to
state, our boys basketball team advanced to area finals, and
our football team, baseball team, wrestling team, and girls softball
team all advanced to the playoffs.
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- FINE ARTS: Both the band and choir received sweepstake
awards for all one's in State UIL Concert and Sight-Reading.
The Wind Ensemble played in Chicago for the Midwest Clinic Band
and Orchestra Conference, one of only six bands selected from
the US and Japan. They also were selected to play at the Texas
Administrators Superintendent Association Mid-Winter Conference
in Austin. They were the only high school band selected to perform.
They topped the year off when they received the Sudler Flag of
Honor from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, one of two bands
selected on the international level. Campus Singers, Women's
Choir, Combined Girls' Chorus, and Combined Mens' Choir brought
home top honors in concert and sight-reading earning them sweepstakes
honors. Four choir students were selected for TMEA All State
Choir, and twelve band students were named TMEA All State Band.
The Campus Singers were selected as a TMEA Honor Choir and will
perform at the TMEA State Convention in February 2008. The Wranglerettes
won the highest awards given in both the team and officer divisions
at each of the four contests they attended this year. They were
named Showtime International Large Team National Champions. In
the process they brought home more gold than they have shelves
to display it on. The Musical Cast received twelve nominations
in the Tommy Tune Awards and the UIL One-Act Play placed first
at state. The Mustangs are currently in second place for The
Lone Star Cup Championship, which combines points earned in UIL
athletic, academic and music competition.
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- CAREER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: All of our programs
continue to shine. Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
will have 17 students advance to Nationals, Business Professionals
of America (BPA) had two students advance to Nationals, Technology
Students of America (TSA) will have 10 students at Nationals,
VICA had two teams qualify for state and FCLA had six teams qualify
for state.
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- STUDENT COUNCIL: The Student Council has completed
all requirements for Outstanding Student Council, and Texas Energy
and Environment. They also received recognition for the Pennies
for Patients supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and
food collection for the needy and Houston Food Bank during the
2006 holiday season.
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- SUB-VARSITY LEVEL: The Octahlon team finished fourth
overall in the region competing against 4A and 5A schools. The
J.V. and freshmen athletic teams won district in many areas.
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- CLASS OF 2007: The Class of 2007 had five National
Merit Finalists, eleven National Merit Commended students, and
one student was named National Hispanic Recognition Scholar.
To date, the seniors have been offered $4,276,475.00 in scholarships
and they have accepted $2,790,375.00 in scholarships. Your efforts
have given us reason to celebrate with you in the classroom and
in the competitive arena. We are proud to say we work with some
of the finest young people you will find anywhere. The class
of 2007 will be remembered for their many accomplishments and
the leadership they provided in every area at FHS. Now, we turn
to the class of 2008 and ask them to step forward, assume the
leadership role and guide the classes of 2009, 2010, and 2011
to an even greater year as we continue to raise the bar.
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- Report
Card Letter as pdf
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