Del Campo High School

Del Campo High School, a member of the San Juan Unified School District, is a high school in Carmichael, California.[2]

Del Campo High School
Address
4925 Dewey Dr.

Carmichael, California 95628
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1963
School districtSan Juan Unified School District
PrincipalGregory Snyder
Staff75.67 (FTE)[1]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment1,730 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio22.86[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Blue & Gold   
Team nameCougars
RivalsCasa Roble High School, Bella Vista High School
NewspaperRoar
WebsiteDel Campo High School Online

Academic curriculum

Del Campo’s academic program is validated by an Academic Performance Index increase of 56 points over a three-year period. In 1995, Del Campo adopted the 4X4 Block Schedule which enables students to focus on four ninety-two-minute classes each term. This allows students to complete eight more classes than others would on a traditional schedule and are well-prepared for the academic demands of a university. In 1996, Del Campo High School received California Distinguished High School honors. College prep classesmay include honors classes in English, Science, and Social Studies, as well as Advanced Placement classes in Biology, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, Microeconomics, English Language, English Literature, French, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government, and U.S. History. Tutoring is a component of the AVID program.

Students who are members of the yearbook, the Decamhian, or the newspaper, the ROAR, as well as cadets in the Air Force JROTC program, have been nationally recognized for performance in the programs. Del Campo’s athletic program is one of the finest in the Sac Joaquin section. An Fine and Performing Arts program affords students opportunities in music, art and theater. Del Campo also has an Academic Decathlon program; the school has performed well in the Sacramento County competition since the 1980s.

Extracurricular activities
  • Air Force JROTC CA-863rd Cadet Squadron
  • Yearbook The Decamhian - Del Campo's yearbook, the Decamhian (short for Del Campo High Annual), has received 16 National Pacemaker Awards and 13 National Scholastic Press Association All-American Awards, as well as 14 Gold Crown Awards and 2 Silver Crown Awards awarded by Columbia Scholastic Press Association
  • Newspaper The ROAR - winner of a Gold Medal from the American Scholastic Press Association, as well as a six-time winner of the Columbia Press Association’s Gold Medal
  • AVID Del Campo is a National Demonstration school. It usually graduates the AVID class with 100% college enrollment.
  • DCTV DCTV is a private channel inside the school's campus

Notable alumni

References
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