Cheyenne High School
| Cheyenne High School | |
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| Address | |
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3200 W. Alexander Drive North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032 | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Dedicated to Excellence |
| Established | 1991 |
| Locale | North Las Vegas |
| Principal | Dr. Robbins |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 2,450 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Vegas Gold |
| Mascot | Desert Shield |
| Website | Cheyenne High School |
Cheyenne High School is a high school in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
The school was built in 1991 with an adjacent 4 portable classrooms located in North Las Vegas, Nevada a rapidly growing suburban middle class community. As of the 2006-2007 school year, the school's ethnic ratio is 29.7% White; 33.3% African American; 29.8% Hispanic; 6.4% Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.7% Native American. The male/female population is 53.2%/46.8%, and 14% of the students are IEP (Students with Disabilities). Cheyenne has a 59.2% Graduation rate.[1]
Notable programs
Cheyenne High School implemented a number of programs in the 2007-2008 school year that can be accredited to the Principal (Dr. Jeffrey J. Geihs). These programs include:[1]
The Principal April Key 2009-2014
- Standard Student Attire (SSA) – SSA, also known as school uniforms, has been intended to decrease disciplinary issues, create a safer campus and promote more efficient student learning.
- Pull-out Tutoring – Non-proficient juniors and seniors who are in jeopardy of not passing their proficiency exam receive tutoring for the proficiency test during the school day, instead of asking them to stay late, come early, or get help elsewhere.
- Educational Exchange Program - One of only ten schools in the US to have this program; soon to include Algeria and Russia.
- Smaller Learning Communities - The first year was the 2009-2010 school year. Four houses all with its own motto. To have 5 small schools in 1 big one. A better chance to divide all kids up with right Assistant Principles, Counselors, and Teachers.
- Army Junior ROTC- Its first year was 2009-2010 school year and was conducted by Sgt. Major Schoolfield.
- Desert Shields Marching Band - The first year was the 1991-1992 school year, under the direction of Mr. Valenzuela. Currently conducted by Director of Bands, Daniel Haddad.
Athletics
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Fall Sports
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Winter Sports
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Spring Sports
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Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association
- Cross Country (Girls) - 1996, 1997
References
- 1 2 Archived October 13, 2008 at the Wayback Machine
External links
Coordinates: 36°10′17″N 115°19′59″W / 36.17139°N 115.33306°W