Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District
L. C. Anderson High School 2011-2012 Profile
8403 Mesa Drive ( Austin, Texas 78759 ( (512) 414-2538 ( Fax (512) 338-1293
Counseling Center (512) 414-7912 ( CEEB CODE – 440294
In Pursuit of Excellence
Texas School of Excellence ( International Baccalaureate World School
School Personnel
Principal Donna Houser
Counselor A-D Jessica Roussel
Counselor E-J Ashlee Pope
Counselor K-N Rebecca Lyons
Counselor O-R Trisha Callaway
Counselor S-Z Geoff Harter
IB Coordinator………………..………Michelle Szabo
ADVANCE College Advisor Pam Mason
School Facts
Anderson High School is a comprehensive high school for grades 9 through 12, with an approximate enrollment of 2100 students. With a faculty of 212, our staff includes a librarian, 5 counselors, college advisor, principal, associate principal, and 4 assistant principals.
Anderson High School is accredited by Texas Education Agency and Southern Association of Colleges and Universities.
Anderson is located in a neighborhood of varied socioeconomic families with a strong commitment to educational excellence leading to enrollment in a program of higher education upon graduation.
Mission Statement
In partnership with our parents and our community, Anderson High School strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.
Curriculum
Anderson High School prides itself on serving the educational needs of all its students with instructional arrangements ranging from special needs to gifted. In order to further strengthen all academic programs, Anderson High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Our most rigorous curriculum is the IB Diploma program.
Athletics/Fine Arts
Anderson High School participates in Division 5A with varsity competition in football, baseball, golf, tennis, basketball, volleyball, track, cross country, swimming, wrestling, soccer, and softball. In 2010-11 every team sport qualified for regional playoffs. The extensive Fine Arts program includes art, band, orchestra, guitar, choir, drama, and dance.
Awards
Anderson has been recognized as one of the Best Public High Schools in the nation by Newsweek, ranking in the top 6% nationwide. The Washington Post named Anderson as one of the Top 500 High Schools in the nation and among the Top 50 High Schools in Texas (public, private, charter or magnet). The Texas ACT Council has presented Anderson with the 2011 College Readiness Award in recognition of a significant increase in its ACT Composite score over the past five years. In addition, Anderson’s SAT and ACT scores exceeded District, State & National overall average scores for the fourth year in a row.
Accomplishments – Class of 2011
In 2011, scholarships totaling approximately 6 million dollars were awarded to graduating seniors.
National Merit recognition – 11 National Merit Finalists, 1 National Merit Semifinalist, 23 Commended students, 7 National Hispanic Scholars.
On the exit level of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Anderson earned passing rates of 96% Math, 96% English/Lang. Arts, 98% Science, 99% Social Studies.
In May 2011, 377 International Baccalaureate exams were administered to 97 seniors and 50 juniors; 31 students received full IB Diplomas; 66 students received IB Certificates in two or more areas of study.
Also in May 2011, 962 Advanced Placement exams in 24 subjects were administered to 448 candidates.
Of students reporting post-secondary plans, 91% of the Class of 2011 is continuing their education.
SAT Reasoning Scores (366 test-takers)
Mid-50% 480-620 Critical Reading
520-690 Mathematics
470-620 Writing
Mean 547 Critical Reading
590 Mathematics
532 Writing
Texas SAT Reasoning Mean Scores
479 Critical Reading
502 Mathematics
465 Writing
SAT Subject Scores (47 test-takers, 123 tests)
Mean Score 657 English Literature
587 US History
662 Math Level IC
709 Math Level IIC
694 Physics
626 Spanish
ACT Scores (180 test-takers)
Mid-50% 22-29 Composite
Mean 25 Composite
Texas ACT Composite Mean 20.8
Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
AP/IB Biology
AP/IB Calculus AB
AP/IB Calculus BC
AP/IB Chemistry
AP/IB Chinese IV
AP/IB English III, IV
AP/IB French IV, V
AP/IB German IV, V
AP/IB Latin IV, V
AP/IB Spanish IV, V, VI
AP Art History
AP Macroeconomics
AP Music Theory
AP European History
AP Physics B
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP US Government
AP US History
IB Film
IB History: Americas
IB Physics
IB Psychology
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Visual Arts
IB Music
Student Organizations
Amigos
Anderson Adventure Club
Anime Club
Art Club
Beatles Appreciation Club
Cookie Club
Delta Epsilon Phi (National German Honor Society)
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Fellowship of Atheists, Critical Thinkers & Skeptics
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Film and Photography Club
Flash Mob Club
French Club
Future Activist Trojans
German Club
Green Club
Jewish Club
Key Club
Knitting for the Needy
Latin Club
Leadership Council (Student Government)
Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society)
National Honor Society
Physics Club
Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALS)
Pre-Med Club
River Watch
Robotics (ausTIN CANs)
Spanish Club
Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria
Hispanica)
Speech and Debate Team
Sports Appreciation Club
Theater Club
Ultimate Frisbee
University Interscholastic League Academic Competitions
Writer’s Club
Grading Scale
Courses designated with an “H” (Pre-AP), “DH” (Dual Credit), “P” (Advanced Placement) or “I” (International Baccalaureate) receive weighted grade points. For example:
Standard Regular Honors Weighted
Grade 4.0 Scale 5.0 Scale
100 4.0 5.0
99 3.9 4.9
98 3.8 4.8
97 3.7 4.7
Refer to transcript for complete scale.
Recommended Graduation Plan:
English 4 credits
Math 4 credits
Science 4 credits
Social Studies/Economics 4 credits
Physical Education 1.5 credits
Foreign Language 2 credits
Health 0.5 credit
Technology Applications 1 credit
Fine Arts 1 credit
Speech 0.5 credit
Electives 3.5 credits
The Distinguished Graduation Plan includes the above with the following differences: 3 Foreign Language credits, 2.5 elective credits, and 4 advanced measures. These advanced measures may be a combination of National Merit distinction, AP/IB test scores, college courses, and/or a major research project.
80% of the Class of 2011 graduated on the Recommended or the Distinguished Graduation Plan.
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