Keystone High School is a high school in Knox, Pennsylvania. There are about 600 students and 40 faculty members at the school. The school is one of seven public high schools in Clarion County. Students, if they wish to pursue a vocational trade, may attend the Clarion County Career Center in Shippenville part-time.
| Keystone Jr. – Sr. High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
700 Beatty Avenue , 16232 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Junior/Senior High School |
| Principal | Kelli McNaughton |
| Principal | Jason Best (Vice Principal) |
| Staff | 29 |
| Faculty | 38 |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Age | 12 to 18 |
| Number of students | 480 (2016-17)[1] |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District IX /KSAC |
| Team name | Panthers |
| Rivals | North Clarion Wolves, Clarion Bobcats, Union Knights |
| Newspaper | Prowler |
| Website | Keystone Jr. – Sr. High School Webpage |
Alma Mater edit
The Alma Mater[2] for Keystone is as follows:
Keystone High our Alma Mater,
Fount of wisdom, truth and light:
Thee we love on thee rely,
For thy guidance always right.
We sing out thy fame and honor,
We recall thy ideals true,
As we strive with hope anew.
We salute thee Keystone High School,
Praise to thee we loud proclaim;
As we strive to bring thee glory,
Paying tribute to thy name.
Memories pleasant, classmates loyal, All are treasures we hold dear,
As we face each future year.
Graduation Requirements edit
Students at Keystone need to earn 24 credits[3] in grades 9–12, pass the PSSA, as well as complete a Senior Project.
Course Structure edit
| Subject Area | #/Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | |
| Health | 1.0 | 2 Planned Courses – Alternating Days in Grades 9 and 12 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 | |
| Physical Education | 2.0 | |
| Social Studies | 3.0 | |
| Driver's Education | 0.25 | |
| Science | 3.0 | |
| Arts/Humanities | 2.0 | |
| Electives | 5.75 | Minimum of 5.75 |
| TOTAL | 24.0 |
Courses Available edit
There are several courses[4] available
- Art
- Business – Including: Desktop Publishing and Webpage Design
- English
- Family and Consumer Sciences – Including: Sewing
- Foreign Language – Includes: French, Spanish and possible courses in Latin and Japanese via satellite.
- Health and Physical Education
- Industrial Technology – Includes: Wood shop, Drafting, and Airbrush courses
- Mathematics
- Music
- Science
- Social Studies
- Traffic Safety
Clubs edit
The following is a list of major clubs[5] at KHS, depending on the need more clubs will open up as needed:
- Student Council
- National Honor Society
- Yearbook
- Panther Peers – Tutoring/Mediation club
- Keystone Youth Education Assn. (A chapter of Future Teachers of America)
- French Students to Europe
- Fellowship of Christian Students
High School Athletics edit
Keystone participates in PIAA District IX (9)
| Sport Name | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball / Softball | Class A | Class A |
| Basketball | Class AA | Class AA |
| Cross Country | Class AA | Class AA |
| Football | Class AA | |
| Golf | Class AAAA | Class AAAA |
| Soccer | Class A | Class A |
| Track and Field | Class AA | Class AA |
| Volleyball | Class A | |
| Wrestling | Class AA |
Alumni edit
Ross A. McGinnis – Iraq war hero and Medal of Honor recipient
References edit
- ^ "Keystone JSHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "High School Student Handbook" (PDF). Keystone School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 21, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ "Graduation Requirements". Keystone High School. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ "Course Descriptions". Keystone High School. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ "Clubs and Sports". Keystone High School. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2012.