Folsom High School
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Folsom High School is a nationally acclaimed American high school (secondary school) located in Folsom, California
, established in 1922. It is a part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. With an approximate student population of 1,800 students and over 100 faculty members, Folsom High School has an outstanding record in achievements, being named as one of the US News best high schools in the country. Furthermore, Newsweek
magazine has consistently ranked Folsom High School as a top one percent high school in the nation. On December 18, 2010, the Boys' Varsity Football team won the California Interscholastic Federation
Division II State Bowl game. In that same season, FHS Boys' Varsity Football team were one of the few high school teams to make a nationally televised appearance on ESPN
for their prolific style of play on the field. Down Beat
Magazine has ranked Folsom High School’s Jazz Band as the number one High School Big Band in the nation,an honor Folsom High has earned eight times since 1993. Down Beat
has also top-ranked the Folsom High Jazz Choir nationally for the past 14 consecutive years. Due to Folsom High's nationally acclaimed Jazz program, Folsom High School hosts the regional "Jazz Festival" annually.
There are currently 14 AP courses being offered including AP Psychology
, AP Environmental Science
, AP Biology
, AP Statistics
, and AP Calculus
both AB and BC. Folsom High School's AP Courses are regarded as very demanding and rigorous, however very rewarding at the same time, as students are taught to comprehensively understand the material. Additionally, Folsom High School's Math Program has been recognized as one of the best in the region since 2003 thanks to Folsom High AP Calculus teacher Raymond Chayo, who was awarded the State Educator of The Year Award in 2008 for his intuitive and motivational teaching style.
Starting Fall 2011 Folsom High School will integrate The Global Program Studies directly into class curriculum. The Global Program Studies is a magnet program that connects global perspectives with global experiences through the infusion of an international studies curriculum. Students will be engaged in coursework that will inspire them to think not only critically, but globally.
team for the 2010 Season is the current title holder of the California Interscholastic Federation
Division II State Championship. On December 18, 2010 the Bulldogs defeated Serra, 48 - 20 at the State Bowl at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California
. Quarterback Dano Graves was later named Max Preps National High School Player of the Year for his outstanding performance on the field.
In 2008, the Varsity Cheerleading
squad took second place in the Universal Cheerleading Association's High School National Championship. Losing only to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
Folsom, California
Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. Folsom is most commonly known for its famous Folsom Prison. The population was 72,203 at the 2010 census....
, established in 1922. It is a part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. With an approximate student population of 1,800 students and over 100 faculty members, Folsom High School has an outstanding record in achievements, being named as one of the US News best high schools in the country. Furthermore, Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
magazine has consistently ranked Folsom High School as a top one percent high school in the nation. On December 18, 2010, the Boys' Varsity Football team won the California Interscholastic Federation
California Interscholastic Federation
The California Interscholastic Federation is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. It mirrors similar governing bodies in other states; however, it differs from some of the others in that it covers most high schools in the state of California, both public and...
Division II State Bowl game. In that same season, FHS Boys' Varsity Football team were one of the few high school teams to make a nationally televised appearance on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
for their prolific style of play on the field. Down Beat
Down Beat
Down Beat is an American magazine devoted to "jazz, blues and beyond" to indicate its expansion beyond the jazz realm which it covered exclusively in previous years. The publication was established in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois...
Magazine has ranked Folsom High School’s Jazz Band as the number one High School Big Band in the nation,an honor Folsom High has earned eight times since 1993. Down Beat
Down Beat
Down Beat is an American magazine devoted to "jazz, blues and beyond" to indicate its expansion beyond the jazz realm which it covered exclusively in previous years. The publication was established in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois...
has also top-ranked the Folsom High Jazz Choir nationally for the past 14 consecutive years. Due to Folsom High's nationally acclaimed Jazz program, Folsom High School hosts the regional "Jazz Festival" annually.
Administration
| Principal | Kathryn Allaman |
| Vice Principal | John Bliss |
| Vice Principal | Greg Crannell |
| Administrative Assistant | Sherrie Graston |
Courses
Students attending Folsom High have a wide variety of classes to choose from. Numerous programs including advanced sciences and a national award winning music program thanks to Curtis Gasser. Foreign languages offered are: Spanish, French and German, all continuing up to AP and honors levels.There are currently 14 AP courses being offered including AP Psychology
AP Psychology
The Advanced Placement Psychology course and corresponding exam is part of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program. This course is tailored for students interested in the field of psychology and as an opportunity to earn placement credit or exemption from a college-level psychology course...
, AP Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science
Advanced Placement Environmental Science is a course offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program to high school students interested in the environmental and natural sciences...
, AP Biology
AP Biology
In the United States, Advanced Placement Biology , is a course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn placement credit for a college-level biology course....
, AP Statistics
AP Statistics
Advanced Placement Statistics is a college-level high school statistics course offered in the United States through the College Board's Advanced Placement program...
, and AP Calculus
Calculus
Calculus is a branch of mathematics focused on limits, functions, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series. This subject constitutes a major part of modern mathematics education. It has two major branches, differential calculus and integral calculus, which are related by the fundamental theorem...
both AB and BC. Folsom High School's AP Courses are regarded as very demanding and rigorous, however very rewarding at the same time, as students are taught to comprehensively understand the material. Additionally, Folsom High School's Math Program has been recognized as one of the best in the region since 2003 thanks to Folsom High AP Calculus teacher Raymond Chayo, who was awarded the State Educator of The Year Award in 2008 for his intuitive and motivational teaching style.
Starting Fall 2011 Folsom High School will integrate The Global Program Studies directly into class curriculum. The Global Program Studies is a magnet program that connects global perspectives with global experiences through the infusion of an international studies curriculum. Students will be engaged in coursework that will inspire them to think not only critically, but globally.
Athletics
The Varsity footballAmerican football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
team for the 2010 Season is the current title holder of the California Interscholastic Federation
California Interscholastic Federation
The California Interscholastic Federation is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. It mirrors similar governing bodies in other states; however, it differs from some of the others in that it covers most high schools in the state of California, both public and...
Division II State Championship. On December 18, 2010 the Bulldogs defeated Serra, 48 - 20 at the State Bowl at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California
Carson, California
Carson is a city in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, Carson had a total population of 91,714. Located south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles away from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is known as a suburb of the city....
. Quarterback Dano Graves was later named Max Preps National High School Player of the Year for his outstanding performance on the field.
In 2008, the Varsity Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
squad took second place in the Universal Cheerleading Association's High School National Championship. Losing only to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
Notable alumni
- Brendan Ryan BarrettBrendan Ryan BarrettBrendan Ryan Barrett is an American actor and acting coach.Barrett was born in Roseville, California. He grew up in Folsom, California, with his veterinarian parents and his sister, Caitlin Barrett. He was the voice of Casper the Friendly Ghost in Casper's Haunted Christmas, and Chris Carson in...
- Hollywood film actor - John JonesJohn Jones (soccer)John Jones is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the USISL and Major League Soccer.-Youth:Jones graduated from Folsom High School where he scored 37 goals his senior season. Jones began his collegiate career with American River College in Sacramento, California...
- a professional soccer player - Spider Jorgensen - former Major League Baseball player
- Dano Graves - 2010 National High School Football Player of the Year; currently at Air Force Academy