Wanda R. Smith High School
Encyclopedia
Wanda R. Smith High School is a high school in Keene, Texas
. The school was rated Exemplary in 2010 by the Texas Education Agency
. It has been given a bronze rating from U.S. News and World Report, who ranked it as one of the best schools in Texas.
prior to the establishment of
Keene High School, which saw its first graduating class in 1991. The school was later renamed in honor of Wanda R. Smith, former superintendent of Keene ISD.
Currently new facilities are being built to expand the size of the campus.
, FCCLA
, National Honor Society
, and student council.
Keene, Texas
Keene is a city in Johnson County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,196 in 2006.-Geography:Keene is located at ....
. The school was rated Exemplary in 2010 by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
. It has been given a bronze rating from U.S. News and World Report, who ranked it as one of the best schools in Texas.
History
Students in Keene were served by Cleburne High SchoolCleburne Independent School District
Cleburne Independent School District is a public school district based in Cleburne, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-High School:*Grades 9-12**Cleburne High School...
prior to the establishment of
Keene High School, which saw its first graduating class in 1991. The school was later renamed in honor of Wanda R. Smith, former superintendent of Keene ISD.
Campus
Wanda R. Smith High School is part of the district campus which includes the elementary, intermediate, and junior high schools. The high school facilities include 20 classrooms, a library, a gymnasium, a cross country course, and a field where a future track will be built.Currently new facilities are being built to expand the size of the campus.
Curriculum
In addition to the state-required curriculum, the school plans to offer vocational education through an agriculture science and technology program.Extracurricular activities
Student groups and activities include Beta ClubNational Beta Club
The National Beta Club is an organization for 5th-12th graders in the United States, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, character and service....
, FCCLA
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America , formerly known as Future Homemakers of America , is a nonprofit U.S. career and technical student organization for young men and women in family and consumer science education in public and private schools through grade 12 across the United States...
, National Honor Society
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
, and student council.