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DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Friendswood High School is located in Friendswood,
Texas primarily a residential area located in the northwestern
corner of Galveston County, approximately 25 miles from downtown
Houston. |
We are the only high school in the Friendswood
Independent School District. Friendswood High School is a 4A
school with an approximate enrollment of 1806.
We at Friendswood High School are proud to
be a part of an Exemplary rated district. We have made it a major
goal to assist our students in the development of their academic
skills as well as provide them with opportunities to participate
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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-VARISTY 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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