Tom C. Clark High School
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Tom C. Clark High School is a high school
, operated by the Northside Independent School District
, in San Antonio
, Texas
, United States
. Built in 1978 with five main buildings surrounding a court yard with over 120 class rooms it is one of NISD biggest schools.
In 2009, the school was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
.
The current population is close to 2700 students. Due to overcrowding, NISD has opened a new high school, Louis D. Brandeis High School
, in the fall of 2008.
Feeder middle schools include: Hobby, Rawlinson, and Rudder.
.
The school colors are silver, black, and white. The mascot is the cougar.
Clark offers all the athletic programs sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. These include Football, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Swimming and Diving, Water Polo, Softball, Tennis, and Golf, Cross Country.
Clark also offers most, if not all of the Academic UIL events, including Academic Decathlon, Social Studies, Science, Current Issues, One Act Play, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Calculator Applications, Literary Criticism, CX Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, various speaking competitive events, various journalistic competitive events, and Air Force Junior ROTC.
Clark is home to an award-winning fine arts department, which offers programs in Concert and Marching Band, Colorguard and Winterguard, Orchestra, Choir, Theatre, and Art.
Advanced Placement Courses:
English Language
English Literature
World History
U.S. History
European History
Environmental Science
U.S. Government
Microeconomics
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics B
Physics C
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Computer Science
Art History
Studio Art
Spanish
French
German
Latin
Named one of the top schools in the country by Newsweek Magazine.
"Texas Monthly" names Clark one of the top schools in Texas.
Students have placed nationally at Science Fair, National Spanish Exam, National French Exam, National Science Exam, and National Latin Exam.
Yearbook (The Witness) was named Honorable Mention by Taylor Publishing.
Newspaper (The Chronicle) was awarded the Silver Crown from the Columbian Scholastic Press Association (Columbia University, New York City) for 2007- 2008.
Junior won Best Journalism Team at UIL Regionals in 2008 and placed twice at State.
Clark Art Students were honored with Congressional District Awards, and were State Finalists at VASE.
Clark Debate Students were invited to attend the National Tournament of Champions.
Clark Latin Students were State Champions 2005-2006 and 2006–2007 and National Champions 2005-2006.
Clark Forensics Students qualified to State.
Academic Decathlon received 5th place at regionals.
Economics classes placed 1st in Section 1 of the Fall 2006 Stock Market Game.
Model UN received Best School, Honorable Mention.
Tennis: District Champions of Northside Independent School District for more than two decades.
Track and Field: 2009 - Men placed 5th in the 28-5A District Track meet.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, operated by the Northside Independent School District
Northside Independent School District
Northside Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Leon Valley, Texas. It is the largest school district in the San Antonio area and the fourth largest in the State of Texas...
, in San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
, Texas
Texas
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, United States
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. Built in 1978 with five main buildings surrounding a court yard with over 120 class rooms it is one of NISD biggest schools.
In 2009, the school was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
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" by the Texas Education Agency
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.
Administration
Susan Cleveland is the principal. The administrators are Peter McMahon, Melissa Grijalva, Leah Flores,Alfred Garcia, and the Academic Dean is Anna Draker.Area served by Tom C. Clark High School
Clark serves a portion of the city of San Antonio and the city of Shavano ParkShavano Park, Texas
Shavano Park is a city located in Bexar County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census the population was 1,754. It is an enclave of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.
The current population is close to 2700 students. Due to overcrowding, NISD has opened a new high school, Louis D. Brandeis High School
Louis D. Brandeis High School
Brandeis High School is a 5A high school located in San Antonio, Texas . It is part of the Northside Independent School District located in north central Bexar County...
, in the fall of 2008.
Feeder patterns
Feeder elementary schools include: Blattman, Colonies North, Locke Hill, Howsman, Boone, Leon Springs, Julia Newton Aue, McDermott Elementary School with new schools being built yearly.Feeder middle schools include: Hobby, Rawlinson, and Rudder.
Namesake, school colors and mascot
As is customary for naming high schools in the Northside Independent School District, Clark High School was named after United States Supreme Court Justice Tom C. ClarkTom C. Clark
Thomas Campbell Clark was United States Attorney General from 1945 to 1949 and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States .- Early life and career :...
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The school colors are silver, black, and white. The mascot is the cougar.
Programs offered by Clark
Clark is currently classified as a 5A school.Clark offers all the athletic programs sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. These include Football, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Swimming and Diving, Water Polo, Softball, Tennis, and Golf, Cross Country.
Clark also offers most, if not all of the Academic UIL events, including Academic Decathlon, Social Studies, Science, Current Issues, One Act Play, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Calculator Applications, Literary Criticism, CX Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, various speaking competitive events, various journalistic competitive events, and Air Force Junior ROTC.
Clark is home to an award-winning fine arts department, which offers programs in Concert and Marching Band, Colorguard and Winterguard, Orchestra, Choir, Theatre, and Art.
Advanced Placement Courses:
English Language
English Literature
World History
U.S. History
European History
Environmental Science
U.S. Government
Microeconomics
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics B
Physics C
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Computer Science
Art History
Studio Art
Spanish
French
German
Latin
Academic Awards
In 2011 the school was awarded top honors for work by a student group collaborative to develop a software navigation system to help improve spacecraft travel through the solar system.Named one of the top schools in the country by Newsweek Magazine.
"Texas Monthly" names Clark one of the top schools in Texas.
Students have placed nationally at Science Fair, National Spanish Exam, National French Exam, National Science Exam, and National Latin Exam.
Yearbook (The Witness) was named Honorable Mention by Taylor Publishing.
Newspaper (The Chronicle) was awarded the Silver Crown from the Columbian Scholastic Press Association (Columbia University, New York City) for 2007- 2008.
Junior won Best Journalism Team at UIL Regionals in 2008 and placed twice at State.
Clark Art Students were honored with Congressional District Awards, and were State Finalists at VASE.
Clark Debate Students were invited to attend the National Tournament of Champions.
Clark Latin Students were State Champions 2005-2006 and 2006–2007 and National Champions 2005-2006.
Clark Forensics Students qualified to State.
Academic Decathlon received 5th place at regionals.
Economics classes placed 1st in Section 1 of the Fall 2006 Stock Market Game.
Model UN received Best School, Honorable Mention.
Athletic Awards
Football: In the 2008-2009 football season, the Clark Cougars played in the 5A Texas Semi-Finals against F.B. Hightower, the farthest the school has ever excelled in the playoffs.Tennis: District Champions of Northside Independent School District for more than two decades.
Track and Field: 2009 - Men placed 5th in the 28-5A District Track meet.
Famous alumni
- Matt BeechMatt BeechLucas Matthew Beech is a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1996 to 1998....
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, pitcher from 1996–1998 - Jessica Collins, professional actress acting in TV show RubiconRubicon (tv series)Rubicon is an American television series created by Jason Horwitch and produced by Henry Bromell that was broadcast on the AMC television network...
- Pilar LastraPilar LastraPilar Montserrat Lastra is a model. She was the Playboy Playmate of the Month for August 2004.Lastra was one of the models on the NBC game show, Deal or No Deal. When the show began, she held case #26 and then #8, but then she held case #14...
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's August 2004 "Playmate of The Month", model on Deal or No Deal (US) - Wane McGarityWane McGarityWane Keith McGarity is a former American football and Canadian football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
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, Canadian Football League