Del Campo High School

Del Campo High School, is a public high school in Fair Oaks, California.[2] It is a member of the San Juan Unified School District and serves western Fair Oaks and eastern Carmichael.

Del Campo High School
Address
4925 Dewey Dr.

Fair Oaks, California 95628
Information
TypePublic high school
MottoGo Cougars
Established1963
School districtSan Juan Unified School District
PrincipalGreg Snyder
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment1,706 (2019-20)[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Blue & Gold   
SongDC
Fight songDel Campo
Athletics conferenceCapital Athletic League San Joaquin section
MascotCougar
Team nameCougars
RivalsCasa Roble High School, Bella Vista High School
PublicationKoug media
NewspaperRoar
YearbookThe Decamhian- Del Campo's yearbook, the Decamhian ( short for Del Campo high Annual)
WebsiteDel Campo High School Online

Academic curriculum

Del Campo’s academic program is validated by an Academic Performance Index increase of 56 points over a three-year period. In 1995, Del Campo adopted the 4X4 Block Schedule which enables students to focus on four ninety-two-minute classes each term. This allows students to complete eight more classes than others would on a traditional schedule to prepare for the academic demands of university. In 1996, Del Campo High School received California Distinguished High School honors. College prep classes may include honors classes in English, Science, and Social Studies, as well as Advanced Placement classes in Biology, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, Microeconomics, English Language, English Literature, French, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government, and U.S. History. Tutoring is a component of the AVID program.

Students who are members of the yearbook, the Decamhian, or the newspaper, the ROAR, as well as cadets in the Air Force JROTC program, have been nationally recognized for performance in the programs. A Fine and Performing Arts program affords students opportunities in music, art and theater. Del Campo also has an Academic Decathlon program; the school has performed well in the Sacramento County competition since the 1980s.

Extracurricular activities
  • Air Force JROTC CA-863rd Cadet Squadron
  • Yearbook The Decamhian - Del Campo's yearbook, the Decamhian (short for Del Campo High Annual), has received 16 National Pacemaker Awards and 13 National Scholastic Press Association All-American Awards, as well as 14 Gold Crown Awards and 2 Silver Crown Awards awarded by Columbia Scholastic Press Association
  • Newspaper The ROAR - winner of a Gold Medal from the American Scholastic Press Association, as well as a six-time winner of the Columbia Press Association’s Gold Medal
  • AVID Del Campo is a National Demonstration school. It usually graduates the AVID class with 100% college enrollment.
  • DC Daily DC Daily is a Student Educational Video Award (SEVA) winning student produced live daily broadcast to Del Campo students, staff and community.

Notable alumni

References
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  2. "Del Campo High School / Homepage". www.sanjuan.edu. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
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