| Mission Statement | 8-Block Schedule | Graduation Requirements | Renaissance | EHS Crime Stoppers |
Emporia High School is a comprehensive high school with an enrollment of approximately 1400 students in grades 9-12 with a teaching staff of 102. It serves as the only public high school for the city of Emporia. Emporia is the Lyon County seat and a regional center for industry, education, transportation, medicine and agriculture.
The mission of Emporia High School is to encourage a positive attitude toward learning and to encourage academic
success in our rapidly changing, multi-cultural society.
To achieve this mission, the school will:
Provide appropriate programs and facilities to encourage academic success.
Provide and environment that maximizes emotional, physical, and psychological developement.
Encourage self-discipline, self-respect, respect for others, and responsible citizenship.
Encourage cooperation between students, teachers, parents, and the community.
Prepare students for the work force or post-secondary education.
8-Block Schedule
Since the 1994-95 school year, Emporia High School
has used the 8 Block, 7 Credit schedule. Students enroll in a total
of eight classes each semester. Half of the classes meet on Monday
and Wednesday, and the other half meets on Tuesday and Thursday with all
classes meeting on Friday. The cornerstone of the schedule is Seminar.
Seminar gives students the opportunity to meet with their teachers for
one-on-one help as well as participate in enrichment programs throughout
the school year.
BELL SCHEDULE
8:00-9:30
8:20-9:50
8:00-8:42
8:47-9:29
9:35-11:05
9:55-11:05
9:34-10:09
10:14-10:56
11:10-1:12
11:10-1:12
11:01-11:43
11:48-1:13
1:17-2:50
1:17-2:50
1:18-2:00
2:05-2:50Seminar Sessions
(Thursdays) 9:45-10:05
10:05-10:25
10:25-10:45
10:45-11:05
| Total Graduation Requirements | 24 credits |
| Language Arts (includes oral expression) | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 2 credits (3 for class of 2009 and after) |
| Science (1 life science and 1 physical science) | 2 credits (3 for class of 2009 and after) |
| Social Studies (American History 1 credit World Studies 1/2 credit American Government 1/2 credit) | 3 credits |
| Physical Education (includes health) | 2 credits |
| Practical Arts/Fine Arts (1 must be a Fine Arts | 2 credits |
| Consumer Education | 1/2 credits |
| Electives | 8 1/2 credits (6 1/2 for class of 2009 and after) |
All students planning to attend one of the six regents institutions must successfully complete the state-mandated Qualified Admissions curriculum, or rank in the top one-third of their graduating class, or receive an ACT Composite Score of 21 or greater.
Renaissance
What is Renaissance? Renaissance is a nationwide program designed to motivate and encourage students and staff by rewarding academic excellence.
The Renaissance Program at Emporia High School recognizes ATTITUDE or those who show great improvement. As they would in the business world, students and staff work harder for tangible incentives and in turn, develop a greater sense of pride.
Renaissance is a partnership between business and education which brings ideas and people together and finds ways for students to experience the joy of learning. The program also recognizes educators as dedicated and valuable professionals.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Deanne Korsak or Mrs. Amanda Vannocker
Click here to go to the Renaissance home page.
EHS Crime Stoppers
EHS Crime Stoppers was started at Emporia High in the spring of 1994. The program was designed to provide confidentiality and a cash reward for those students providing information concerning crimes which occur or may occur at Emporia High.
Rewards are determined by an 8 member board of Directors composed of two students from each class. Board members are selected by the Crime Stoppers coordinator using recommendations from the faculty. Membership on the board is confidential. Each individual member is free to identify themselves as a member of the board. Board members possess the following qualities: good academic performance, respected by peers and staff, honest, mature, and the ability to work in a confidential manner.
EHS Crime Stoppers will pay out rewards of up to $100 for information which (1) may prevent a crime from occurring or, (2) leads to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for any crime. In the past 7 years, the program has paid out over $1000 in rewards for information that solved crimes involving drugs, alcohol, weapons, thefts and vandalism.
To report a crime, students may contact any administrator, or call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 341-CEHS (2347). During the day, the call may be answered by Mr. Turner. After school hours, an answering machine will take the call. We never ask for the student's name, only the information concerning the crime. A code name or number will be given for future contact. Rewards are paid out in the office or the student may drive through the First National Bank with their code name or number to receive payment.
Rewards are funded through the Lyon County Crime Stoppers Chapter. Donations to EHS Crime Stoppers are always welcome. Questions or comments concerning the program may be directed to:
Mr. Steve Turner, EHS Crime Stoppers Coordinator
Emporia High School
3302 W. 18th
Emporia, KS 66801
(316)341-2365