Troy High School is a combined public and magnet school situated in Fullerton, California, USA, nationally acclaimed for its Troy Tech and International Baccalaureate programs. As of the 2003-2004 school year, 2297 students attend the school, and the average SAT score of its students was 1258 (approx. 1860 on the NEW SAT-I Scale) [3], which places it at number 3 among nearly 2,000 peer public high schools in the state, according to the California Department of Education. Troy High School is a combined public and magnet school located in Fullerton, California, USA, well-known for its Troy Tech and International Baccalaureate programs. ... Image File history File links Troylogo. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Educational institutions are often categorised along several dimensions. ... The term public school has three distinct meanings: In the USA and Canada, elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Location of Fullerton within Orange County, California, U.S. Coordinates: , Country State County Orange Government  - Mayor Shawn Nelson Area  - City  22. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Universitätscampus Wien, Austria ( details) Campus (plural: campuses) is derived from the (identical) Latin word for field or open space. English gets the words camp and campus from this origin. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... For other uses, see Red (disambiguation). ... This article is about the color. ... This article is about the color. ... // Public spending on education in 2005 Public education is education mandated for or offered to the children of the general public by the government, whether national, regional, or local, provided by an institution of civil government, and paid for, in whole or in part, by taxes. ... In the U.S. system of education, a magnet school is a public school which offers innovative courses, specialized training, etc. ... Location of Fullerton within Orange County, California, U.S. Coordinates: , Country State County Orange Government  - Mayor Shawn Nelson Area  - City  22. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into International Baccalaureate Organization. ... For other uses, see SAT (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... A state education agency (SEA), or state department of education, is a formal governmental label for the state-level government agencies within each U.S. state responsible for providing information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to schools and residents. ...

Academics

Troy was one of 27 high schools nationwide honored as a New American High School by former U.S. President Bill Clinton in 2000. It has won first place in the U.S. National Science Olympiad in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, and 2007 [4] and has also placed favorably in many other competitions on both the regional and national level, including the American Computer Science League (1st in the nation, 5th overall in 2005). In 2007, Troy's NJROTC program was named the best in Area 11 (60 programs), which is composed of Southern California and Arizona, and 4th best nationally, after a 16th place finish at NJROTC Navy Nationals (top 23 of 600 programs) and a 9th place finish in the nationwide National Academic Exam. Troy’s Science Bowl Team has placed first and second for four years in the Western Regional Science Bowl sponsored by NASA/JPL and the U.S. Department of Energy. In 2001, the team captured the national second place at the U.S. Dept. of Energy Competition in Washington, D.C. A number of Troy Tech and International Baccalaureate students have received nationally recognized honors, by competing and often placing highly in the prestigious Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science, and Technology and the Intel Science Talent Search. Troy is also noted as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as well as a California Distinguished School. The New American High Schools initiative, started in 1996 under the direction of the United States Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley, is a national recognition program for United States secondary schools. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ... Science Olympiad is a primarily American elementary, middle school, or high school team competition that requires knowledge of various science topics and engineering ability. ... ACSL is the American Computer Science League, an international computer science competition among more than 200 schools. ... Science Bowl is a high school academic competition, similar to Quiz Bowl, held in the United States. ... The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government responsible for energy policy and nuclear safety. ... After Siemens AG purchased Westinghouse Electric Corporation in 1997, it was under the impression that the prestigious Westinghouse Science Talent Search (now the Intel Science Talent Search) would be theirs as well. ... The Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) is a prestigious research-based science competition in the United States primarily for high school students. ... Insignia that designates a Blue Ribbon School The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created to honor schools. ... 24. ...

In both 2005 and 2006, Troy was recognized by the College Board as the top performing "large-size" school in the world on the AP Computer Science examinations. It was also ranked 28th in the annual Newsweek survey of American high schools in 2007, 46th in the same survey in 2006, 21st in 2005, and 96th in 2003 [5]. The College Board is a not-for-profit examination board in the United States that was formed in the nineteenth century as the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). ... The Advanced Placement Program is a program that offers college level courses at high schools across the United States and Canada. ... Computer science, or computing science, is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their implementation and application in computer systems. ... The Newsweek logo Newsweek is a weekly news magazine published in New York City and distributed throughout the United States and internationally. ...

Troy Tech Magnet Program

Troy High School is well-known for its magnet program created in 1986. Students are admitted into the program by an admissions test that takes place around mid-January to mid-February. People who are in the magnet program attend more advanced courses than regular students living in the attendance area, usually with a very rigorous schedule of all honor classes. More than half of the student population is in Troy Tech. Students who live as far as an hour's drive away from the school attend because of the program. During the summer before their senior year, students must go through an internship program in order to graduate. For information about a medical intern, see the article on Medical residency. ...

"Any qualified 9th grade student who has successfully completed 8th grade from any school within or outside of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District is eligible for participation in the Troy Tech Magnet Program." - Quoted from Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) Course Catalog. The student who participates in the Troy Tech Program is involved in a challenging curriculum requiring an additional class each semester. The student is required to complete not only District graduation requirements but advanced Troy Tech courses in selected areas as well.

As freshmen, students are enrolled to either Computer Logics & Algorithms (CLA/ICT) or Fundamentals of Programming (FOP) in first semester and the other class in second semester if they are currently taking Geometry, Algebra 2, or Trig/Pre-Calculus. Afterwards, at the end of freshman year, students decide which Troy Tech route to pursue. Currently there are five options with the following classes available for sophomores and juniors (all classes are one semester long, except for the ones mentioned otherwise):

• Media Arts
  • Media Production 1
  • Media Production 2
  • Advanced Journalism
  • Publications
• Business
  • Business Systems
  • Accounting for Business
  • Financial Systems
  • Global Marketing Systems
  • IB Business Management (Two semesters long class)
• CSIS (Computer Science and Information Systems)
  • Visual Basic
  • Robotics
  • AP Computer Science A- IB (Two semesters long class)
  • AP Computer Science AB- IB (Two semesters long class)
  • IB Design Technology
  • JAVA (Although listed in the FJUHSD Course catalog, this course is currently unavailable.)
• Engineering/ Agriculture
  • Drafting
  • CAD
  • Advanced CAD
• Leadership
  • NJROTC I
  • NJROTC II
  • NJROTC III
  • NJROTC IV

NOTE: Students may choose any one/ two courses in any Troy Tech pathway in any single year.

• Advanced Journalism: Students must try out for a position on the Oracle, the school newspaper. If the student is accepted, then he or she may take this course.
• Publications: Students must try out for a position on the Ilium, the school yearbook. If the student is accepted, then he or she may take this course.
• AP Computer Science A- IB: Students must attain an A in both Computer Logics/ Algorithms (CLA/ICT) and Fundamentals of programming (FOP) in freshman year.
• AP Computer Science AB- IB: Students must acquire a minimum grade of at least a B- in AP Computer Science in their sophomore year.
• NJROTC II-IV: This class will only count as a TT class if and only if other classes from desired route do not fit the student's schedule. NJROTC takes the place of PE/ Sports requirement also.

• AP Computer Science AB- IB
• IB Business Management
• Pre-Internship or Business

In order for a Troy Tech student to be eligible to graduate with the Full IB Diploma, the student, in his or her junior must take:

• AP Computer Science AB- IB
• IB Business Management

Finally, as a last and major part of the Troy Tech Program, students must complete an 150-hour internship program during the summer before or during their senior year. This will be registered in a senior's class schedule as "Internship" as either a 7th period class or an 8th period class, although most students would have completed it in the summer of their senior year (it would be seen as a 9th period class). These internship projects will be displayed towards the end of the year sometime in May at the Troy Tech Fair. All students attending Troy High School will be able to visit the fair during either their period 2, period 3, or period 4 class depending on whether they are freshman, sophomores, or juniors. All parents/ guardians, incoming freshmen, siblings, etc. will be able to attend the fair in the evening at a set time.

"Troy Tech is a well-recognized program amongst many colleges and universities. It emphasizes:

• Pathways that lead to smooth school-to-career transitions.
• High academic and performance standards.
• Study of the use of the current technologies.
• Active participation with university staff and facilities in math, engineering, and biological and physical sciences.
• Collaborative and hands-on approaches to learning
• Assistance of business and industry to provide technical support and field-based experience for senior interns.
• College/ university preparatory curriculum."

- Quoted from FJUHSD Course Catalog

Athletics

In addition to its academic reputation, Troy is a leader in sports. The Girl's Basketball Team won the state CIF Division II Title in 2003, 2005, and 2006, and has held the CIF Southern Section Division II Title for the past several years [6]. Sports Illustrated ranked the team the #4 program in the country for 2006 [7] and the Los Angeles Times ranked Troy the #5 program in all of Southern California for the second year in a row [8]. Furthermore, Troy has the top Girl's and Boy's Tennis Teams in CIF Southern Section in Division II. The Girl's Team won the CIF Southern Section DII Title in 2001, 2004, and 2005 and have been in the finals every year since 1998 [9]. In addition, the Boy's Tennis Team won the CIF Southern Section DII Title in 2003, 2005, and 2006 and holds several other titles [10]. Many of Troy's other sports programs have found success on the league level and several have advanced far into CIF Southern Section Tournament brackets. Despite the fact that Troy's badminton team was undefeated in league in the 2005-2006 school year and for many years prior, the sport has been canceled. In the 2006-2007 school year the Troy Football team went 12-1 making it the best team in Troy history. It was the best season but they unfortunately lost in the CIF semi-finals. They won League with a 5-0 record beating Fullerton, their cross-town rival, 53-7. Troy's Football coach, Jim Burton, was later featured on ABC7's Sports Zone and honored as a High School Coach of the Week. [11] The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ... This just IN !!!:paris hiltons new dog. ... The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... Fullerton High School is a high school located in Fullerton, California, United States. ...

Extracurricular Activities

Troy High School has a number of clubs and organizations within the campus. The largest of these organizations are listed below:

Best Buddies

Recognized as an Outstanding Chapter at Best Buddies International’s 16th Annual Student Leadership Conference in 2005.

Ilium

Award-winning yearbook. The yearbook staff attends various national journalism conferences twice a year, hosted by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association. In addition to its members winning individual competitions at these conferences, the Ilium has also had many of its yearbooks ranked "Best in Show" at the national level. The 2006-2007 yearbook is also currently being presented by the Walsworth Publishing Company in the Gallery of Excellence and was awarded 9th place for Best-in-Show at the Fall 2007 JEA/NSPA convention in Philadelphia. The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 for high school and secondary school publications in the United States. ... Walsworth Publishing Company is a commercial printing and publishing company that specializes in student yearbooks. ...

Key Club

Affiliated with Kiwanis, it is one of the largest service clubs on campus. Kiwanis International is a service organization whose mission is Serving the Children of the World. The organization was founded on January 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan by Joseph C. Prance (a tailor) and Allen S. Browne (a professional event organizer). ...

Future Business Leaders of America

Troy's FBLA is a consistent award-winner in regional, state, and national competitions. Logo of FBLA-PBL, Inc. ...

Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

Unit Troy is a powerhouse of Area 11 (which includes southern California, Arizona, and Hawaii), having competed in the NJROTC National Competition in Pensacola, Florida in spring 2007. Named "Most Outstanding" (or best) unit of Area 11 in 2007, and ranked 4th nationally. The NJROTC curriculum includes seamanship, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, navigation, radar, sonar, electronics and leadership. It currently has a surplus of over 200 cadets and growing. The program plays a vital role on campus and helps students learn to become leaders in their repsective fields. Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... A Navy JROTC cadet salutes during the parading of the colors ceremony held at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ... Nickname: Location in Escambia County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State County Escambia Government  - Mayor John Fogg Area  - City 39. ... Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat. ... Thermohaline circulation Oceanography (from Ocean + Greek γράφειν = write), also called oceanology or marine science, is the branch of Earth Sciences that studies the Earths oceans and seas. ... // Meteorology (from Greek: μετέωρον, meteoron, high in the sky; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. ... For other uses, see Astronomy (disambiguation). ... Table of geography, hydrography, and navigation, from the 1728 Cyclopaedia. ... For other uses, see Radar (disambiguation). ... This article is about underwater sound propagation. ... This article is about the engineering discipline. ... Leader redirects here. ...

The Oracle

Award-winning school newspaper. Awarded in 2003 with the National Scholastic Press Association's Pacemaker. The newspaper staff also attends conferences held by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association once every year in spring. The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 for high school and secondary school publications in the United States. ... The National Pacemaker Awards are awards for excellence in American student journalism, given annually since 1927. ... The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 for high school and secondary school publications in the United States. ...

Pilipinos Sharing Smiles Together

PSST is known for their performances in traditional and modern dance, having conducted eight PACN (Pilipino American Cultural Night) programs. Largest affiliated club on campus.

Red Cross Club

Affiliated with The American Red Cross, it is one of the largest service clubs on campus.

School demographics

The ethnic composition of the student body is:

• 39.8% Asian
• 29.4% Caucasian
• 13% Hispanic
• 4.3% Filipino
• 0.6% African American
• 12.9% Other (Native American, Pacific Islander, Multiracial).

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Standardized testing statistics

SAT

AP/IB

• Number of Advanced Placement Examinations passed in May 2006: 1,652 (California Public HS rank: 3)
• Number of International Baccalaureate Examinations taken in May 2004: 545 (World IB Rank: 52; U.S. IB Rank: 33; California IB Rank: 2)

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National Merit statistics

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Alma Mater

Notable Alumni

• Marc Cherry, television and film producer, executive producer of Desperate Housewives
• Mike Ness, lead singer, guitarist and chief song writer of the punk rock band Social Distortion
• Dennis Danell, guitarist of the punk rock band Social Distortion
• Brent Liles, bassist for Social Distortion and Agent Orange
• Derek O'Brien, drummer for Social Distortion, Agent Orange, and The Adolescents
• Chris Hebert, television and film actor
• Azia Kim, imposter posing as a Stanford University student[13]
• Steve Trachsel, professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs
• Adam Cadre, writer whose novel Ready, Okay! is set at Troy[14]

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External links

• Troy High School website
• School profile
• GreatSchools.net profile
• Computer Science 2005