Crosby High School (Texas)

Crosby High School is a public high school in Crosby, a community in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. Approximately 1,600 students are enrolled in grades 9 through 12.

Crosby High School
Location
333 Red Summit Drive
Crosby, Texas 77532

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtCrosby Independent School District
PrincipalDustin Bromley
Faculty121.56 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,745 (2017–18)[2]
Student to teacher ratio14.36[1]
Color(s)    Red & White
MascotCougar
NewspaperThe Cougarpolitan
YearbookThe Catamount
WebsiteCrosby High School website

Crosby High School is located off FM 2100, approximately 35 miles northeast of Downtown Houston. It serves the Crosby Independent School District. Crosby ISD built a new high school campus that opened fall of 2016. Current administration includes Principal Terry Perkins.

The school serves the census-designated places of Crosby and Barrett.[3][4][5]

2011 School Accountability Rating: Met standard.[6]

Although Crosby High School met the existing 2016 standard, under the new Texas Education Agency letter grade rankings set to debut in 2018, Crosby High School received 3 - D's and 1 - F in the following areas, Student Achievement (D), Student Progress (D), Closing Performance Gaps (D) and Postsecondary Readiness (F).[7]

Crosby High School has been noticeably receiving statewide attention due to the 5A football team making it to the state semifinals during the 2014–15 school year. The Crosby High School military marching band also made it to state during the 2015–16 school year.

Football is high on the list of priorities at Crosby High School. This is evidenced by the fact that the head football coach, Jeff Riordan, is paid more than the principal. Jeff Riordan's salary was $117,896, while the principal's (Terry Perkins) salary was only $113,000.[8]

History

On September 18, 1991, 17-year-old Arthur Jermel Jack was killed by 15-year-old LaKeeta Cadoree, in the cafeteria. Cadoree, still holding the gun, went to the school's office, called her mother, and asked to be taken home. Cadoree then "broke down", according to the Associated Press. The school's assistant principal was able to calm her down and convince her to surrender her weapon.[9] She was arrested, tried, and convicted for Jack's murder and was released after serving 22 years in prison.[10][11] In 2000 Rudolph Thomas, the principal, resigned from his position. Deborah Frank, an assistant principal, became the new principal.[12]

Academics

13 Pre-AP classes

Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English I, English II, World Geography, World History, Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III

13 AP classes

Calculus AB, Statistics, English III Language and Composition, English IV Literature and Composition, European History, United States History, United States Government and Politics, Macroeconomics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C: Mechanics, Environmental Science, Spanish IV: Spanish Language

Dual credit classes

Dual credit classes with San Jacinto College North and Lee College.

Dual credit programs: CTE (Career and Technology Education), MECA (Modified Early College Academy), professional certifications.

Recent achievements

Recent academic achievements include 14 straight UIL Academic District Championships in Cross Examination Debate, an appearance with two teams in the quarterfinals UIL Cross Examination 4A State in 2005 and Finishing as UIL State CX Debate Champions in 2002 and 2007 (taking first and third in 2007). The debate team finished 10th at the National Forensic League National Tournament, a tournament with a qualification process involving more than 1,000 teams nationwide, as well as qualifying for the Tournament of Champions for the second time in its history. In 2008 the debate team placed second at UIL State and had another team ranked in the top 16.

The 2008 Catamount yearbook received a Gold Medal Rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, ranking among the top yearbooks in the nation. To receive a Gold rating, publications must score in the 92nd percentile among all yearbooks. The Catamount also received All-Columbian Honors in two categories, ranking in the top 95%. Along with the Gold Medal rating, the Catamount has been named as one of the top yearbooks published by Walsworth Publishing Company and featured in a book of top designs to be distributed around the nation. The Catamount staff was featured on nine pages.

The 2010 UIL Journalism team was named an All State Journalism Team, with one, Kenny Chilton, seizing the Silver Medal for UIL Editorial Writing in The State of Texas.

The 2011-2011 UIL Journalism team was named Conference AAAA State Champion team.

The Theatre Department at CHS advanced to the Area round of UIL One Act Play in 2016.

Band

The Crosby High School band is under the direction of Kevin Knight, Director of Bands for Crosby ISD. Mr. Knight is assisted by the Crosby High School Associate Director, Michael Lehew, and Crosby Middle School Assistant Director, Don Heaslet. The band is composed of over 120 dedicated instrumental musicians that have a historical record of success at UIL music competitions.

Marching Season

Known as the "Big Red Machine", the Crosby High School marching band is one of the few military marching bands in Texas. For seven consecutive years (2012-2019) during the UIL Region Marching Contests, the Big Red Machine is the only 5A program in the region holding UIL Division 1 ratings from all adjudicators. During the 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 seasons, the band advanced to the UIL Area Marching Contests. During the 2015 and 2017 seasons, the band advanced to the UIL State Marching Championships.

Concert Season

Over 50 medals from the Region 19 UIL Solo & Ensemble Festival are brought home each year. Locally, several students make the annual Region Honor Bands and advance to Area tryouts. Several students also advance to the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest. In the 2011-2012 school year, the band brought home the 1st Place Gold Award as the top high school band in the Heritage Festivals Competition, held in Anaheim, California. For the 2013 Spring UIL Stage Contest, all four bands from Crosby Middle School & Crosby High School earned straight Division 1 Ratings.

  • Texas 5A All-State Symphonic Band 2015-2019
  • TMEA 5A State Honor Band Finalist 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Recognized by the Texas House of Representatives 2019
  • Performance at the Midwest Clinic: International Band & Orchestra Conference 2018
  • Performance at Rutgers University in New Jersey as part of the Spring 2018 trip to New York City
  • UIL Region Band Placements: A record 20 band members make the UIL Region 33 Honor Bands in 2018
  • Commended Winner in the Foundation for Music Education's National Wind Band Honors Project 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest: A record 28 students advancing in 2016
  • Performance in the Walt Disney World Parade in Orlando, Florida 2016
  • Performance on the U.S.S. Missouri at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii 2014
  • Performances at the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets 2012, 2013, 2015
  • Award for "Best High School Band" at Heritage Festivals Contest in Los Angeles, California 2012

Sports
  • District 19-4A
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Military Marching Band: "The Big Red Machine"
  • Powerlifting
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Clubs and activities
  • Anime Club
  • Band
  • Broadcast
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess Club
  • Choir
  • Coleen Walker Relays
  • Cougar Stars Dance Team
  • Cougar's Crest
  • CSU
  • Debate
  • DECA
  • Drama
  • FCA
  • FFA
  • Hispanic Teen Leadership
  • Journalism
  • Army JROTC
  • LEO Club
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Math Mu Alpha Theta
  • English National Honor Society
  • National Honor Society
  • Prom Committee
  • Science National Honor Society
  • Science Olympiad
  • Student Council
  • Team Leadership
  • UIL Academics
  • Yearbook
  • Young Mentor's Association
  • Table Tennis

Notable alumni

References
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  2. "CROSBY H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  3. Res Map CORRECTED August 2016.pdf Boundary map. Crosby Independent School District. Retrieved on November 7, 2018.
  4. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Barrett CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on November 7, 2018. Page A01
  5. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Crosby CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on November 7, 2018.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2012-07-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. http://www.statesman.com/news/local-education/texas-schools-and-districts-got-their-letter-grades-from-state/06y5h5VGHqhfgcAozpXh7I/
  8. http://www.chron.com/news/education/article/Houston-area-high-school-football-coaches-10789566.php#photo-11324247
  9. https://news.Google.com/newspapers?id=2XozAAAAIBAJ&of=6733,598838
  10. https://horrorhistory.net/2018/09/18/teen-shoots-fellow-student-for-insulting-her-the-previous-day/
  11. https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20170927/Austin-Area-Urban-League-celebrates-40-years-of-helping-people
  12. Owens, Allison (2000-08-09). "Crosby ISD loses trustee, gains principals". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  13. Brian McTaggart (January 31, 2007). "Keen to catch on behind the plate". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
  14. ProFootballReference.com (June 25, 2010). "Leo Rucka on profootballreference.com". Retrieved 2010-06-25.
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