| 词条 | Providence High School (Burbank, California) |
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| name = Providence High School | native_name = | latin_name = | image = Providence High School (Burbank, Calif.).JPG | imagesize = 250px | caption = | location = | streetaddress = 511 South Buena Vista Street | city = Burbank | state = California | county = (Los Angeles County) | zipcode = 91505 | country = USA | coordinates = {{Coord|34|9|16|N|118|19|37|W|type:edu_region:US-CA|display=inline,title}} | district = | authority = | religion = Roman Catholic; Sisters of Providence (Montreal, Quebec) | oversight = Providence Health & Services | affiliation = | superintendent = | trustee = | founder = Sister Mary Gleason, SP | president = | head of school = Joe Sciuto | headteacher = | headmaster = | head_label = | head = | chairperson = | principal = Allison Castro | dean = | administrator = | rector = | chaplain = | director = | custodian = | staff = | ranking = | faculty = 60 | teaching_staff = | roll = | MOE = | ceeb = 050402 | school code = | LEA = | ofsted = | testaverage = | testname = | national_ranking = | avg_class_size = 17 | ratio = 12:1 | SAT = | ACT = | type = Private, Coeducational, College Prep | system = | fees = | tuition = | endowment = | grades = 9-12 | campus = | campus size = | campus type = | athletics = | conference = Heritage League Delphic League Prep League | slogan = | song = | fightsong = | motto = | motto_translation = | accreditation = Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1] | rival = | mascot = Pioneers | mascot image = | sports = Baseball Softball Basketball Track & Field Cross Country Soccer | patron = | team_name = Pioneers | nickname = | colors = Forest Green and White {{color box|#4CBB17}}{{color box|white}} | yearbook = Esprit | publication = Concept {{small|(literary magazine)}} | newspaper = The Vista | established = 1955 | status = | closed = | alumni = | nobel_laureates = | enrollment = 440 | enrollment_as_of = 2015-2016 | grade9 = | grade10 = | grade11 = | grade12 = | other_grade_label = | other = | communities = | feeders = | free_label = Dean of Studies | free_text = Kerry Martin | free_label2 = Admissions Director | free_text2 = Judy Egan Umeck | free_label3 = Athletic Director | free_text3 = Andrew Bencze | free_label4 = | free_text4 = | free_label5 = | free_text5 = | footnotes = | picture = | website = {{URL|www.providencehigh.org}} }}{{ad|date=March 2017}} Providence High School in Burbank, California, is a co-ed Catholic college preparatory high school, founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1955. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Providence is known for its college-prep academic programs, with the option to specialize in one of three focus programs: Cinema Arts, Medical and Technology. Many campus enhancements have occurred since 2013 including a new Science Center, a new Cinema Arts Center, a new Learning Commons, a new Chapel, a refurbished weight room, a new athletic training room, and many classrooms and offices have also been refurbished. Joe Sciuto has been the Head of School since 2011 and Allison Castro has been the Principal since 2014.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}} History[2]On September 19, 1955, Providence High School officially opened its doors to 81 female students. A recent cement strike had resulted in a shortage of building materials, and construction on the school was not completed in time for the students' arrival. Under the guidance of the school’s first principal, Sr. Mary Gleason, SP (Maria Theresa), the first classes were taught in donated circus tents in the parking lot. On November 2, 1955, classes were able to move into the first floor of what is now known as the "A" building, but only three rooms were accessible to students at that time. By the end of the year, students and faculty alike had settled into a comfort-able routine, the first uniforms were chosen, and construction was completed. In the spring, 135 prospective freshmen took the entrance exam. In fall 1957, the school adopted the Alma Mater, written by Cathy Wade Shepard '60, with music by her father, William Wade, and created a variety of clubs for the students' enjoyment and enrichment. On June 15, 1959, 68 young women took part in the school's first annual commencement, held at the Starlight Bowl. It was a proud, elegant occasion for both the young women and the young school. In May 1960, the Board of Admissions and Relations of the University of California granted accreditation to Providence High School. Since that time Providence has enjoyed continuous accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. From All Girls to CoeducationalIn May 1973, school officials began to discuss with the Archdiocese the possibility of making the school coeducational. It was decided in January 1974 that the school should indeed include boys. In order to accommodate the increased student body this decision would create, the school undertook several large construction projects. On the first day of school that fall, September 3, 1974, young men began taking classes at PHS. The transition was relatively smooth and, although it took some time for the girls and boys to adapt to one another, young men have become a valued part of the school community. 1980s and 1990sUnfortunately, enrollment declined in the 1980s, a problem faced by many Catholic schools in the area, leading to the most difficult challenge in the school's history. In the fall of 1988, with enrollment at an all-time low of fewer than 200 students, the Sisters of Providence announced that the school would close at the end of the 1988-1989 school year. A group of determined parents were very upset by the news and banded together along with Principal Sr. Lucille Dean, SP to improve Providence's enrollment. Graduates of the school were also very concerned that their alma mater would not continue. Impressed by the parents’ devotion, the Sisters of Providence agreed that if 100 potential students took the school's entrance exam that spring and enrollment reached 400 students within four years, then Providence High School would remain open. The parent group worked with the administration and faculty to design a series of recruitment and education programs, many of which are still in place today. They created the Scholarship Committee and Providence in Action, which is an interactive workshop for prospective students, and laid the groundwork for the eventual creation of academic focus programs. 1992 to present dayOn December 11, 2000, the school held a groundbreaking ceremony for the planned student activity center. Construction of the new facility, featuring a gym, conference room, snack shop, weight room, and exercise room, began on January 9, 2001 and was completed in early 2002. The Fritz B. Burns Student Activity Center was dedicated and blessed at a special liturgical celebration on January 20, 2002. Sr. Lucille Dean, SP retired from her position as principal at the conclusion of the 2004-2005 school year and, Mrs. Michele Schulte, became the school's 7th Principal. After Mr. Michael Collins spent one year as Interim Head of School in 2010-2011, the school appointed Mr. Joe Sciuto as Head of School. The 2012-2013 school year marked the opening of the long anticipated Science Center, which contains biology, chemistry and physics classrooms and labs. PHS has been continually accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and has recently become a member of California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). Focus ProgramsMedical Focus ProgramThe four-year program covers topics from health, medicine, and biotechnology to health care within political, social, economic, religious and ethical frameworks. The course introduces students to medical terms, growing trends in medical and health technology as well as instruction on vital signs and procedures such as CPR and first aid. The program also includes the history of medicine with its growing milestones and biomedical issues such as health care systems in this country and other countries. The program covers elective courses in bioethics, genetics, anatomy and physiology, anthropology, and psychobiology. Along with the core science courses and a solid college preparatory curriculum, the program gives students a unique advantage developing study skills, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and the ability to handle a rigorous workload when transitioning to college. The program is the result of a partnership between Providence High School and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Expansion of the program now includes participation and support of the following organizations/institutions: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Shriner’s Hospital, USC University Hospital, LAC+USC Medical Center, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Midway Medical Center, Huntington Memorial Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Technology Focus ProgramThe Technology Focus Program is designed as a broad-based introduction into various kinds of technology, providing a launching pad for further college study and industry application. Students in the Technology Focus Program will complete the Technology Focus DIL course, which will culminate with the completion of the IC3 Certification Test. Criteria for continuing in the Technology Focus Program:
Notes and references1. ^{{cite web|url= http://www.acswasc.org/directory_search.cfm|title=WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools|accessdate=2009-06-05|author=WASC-ACS}} {{Navboxes2. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.providencehigh.org/About/Pages/History.aspx | title=Providence High School, History | publisher=Providence High School | accessdate=12 March 2015}} |list ={{Burbank, California}}{{San Fernando Valley Schools}}{{LA County Private Schools}}{{Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles}}{{Condor League}} }} 6 : Roman Catholic secondary schools in Los Angeles County, California|Educational institutions established in 1955|High schools in the San Fernando Valley|Buildings and structures in Burbank, California|1955 establishments in California|Catholic secondary schools in California |
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