Academics
Robinson offers a full range of classes in all subjects required under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Advanced Placement courses are offered in U.S. History, European History, American Government, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Music Theory, Studio Art, English Grammar and Composition, and English Literature. In 2006 Robinson added an on-campus AFJROTC program, which has become one of the best in the county, it only having lost the in-county competition between the AFJROTC units twice. The school also hosts broadcasting classes, with a 6-minute show airing each day. The Marching Band, known as the "Pride of Robinson", is one of the most successful marching bands in the state of North Carolina, winning over 30 awards in 2006. Robinson also offers the following Career Technical Education program areas: Business, Marketing, Health Occupations, Family & Consumer Sciences, Drafting, Automotive Service Technology, Furniture & Cabinetmaking, Masonry, Electrical Trades, and Technology. Many of our CTE teachers bring 'real world' experience to the classroom.
Robinson was recognized by DPI as a "School of Distinction" under the state's ABC standards for public education for the 2005-06 school year.
Its high school newspaper is the Paw Print, which is a member of the High School National Ad Network.
Read more about this topic: Jay M. Robinson High School
Famous quotes containing the word academics:
“Almost all scholarly research carries practical and political implications. Better that we should spell these out ourselves than leave that task to people with a vested interest in stressing only some of the implications and falsifying others. The idea that academics should remain “above the fray” only gives ideologues license to misuse our work.”
—Stephanie Coontz (b. 1944)
“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)