Southland College Preparatory Charter High School
The Southland College Preparatory Charter High School (SCPHS; also known as Southland College Prep, Southland College Prep High School, or simply Southland) is a College Preparatory Charter High School serving students who reside in Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park, and University Park. The school is located at 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, Illinois US.[1][2][3]
| Southland College Preparatory Charter High School | |
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 41.484°N 87.728°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive Public High School, Charter |
| Established | August 19, 2010 |
| Opened | 2010 |
| School district | Matteson School District 162 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Blondean Y. Davis |
| Principal | Dr. Brian Hale |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 500 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Maroon, Navy & White |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | |
History
Southland College Preparatory Charter High School was formed in 2010 by Dr. Blondean Y. Davis as an alternative for students of Rich Township High School District 227. Beginning with fewer than 125 students, the school has its origins in O.W. Huth Middle School. By April, 2011 the freshman inaugural class had moved into the newly renovated school and district office. Previously a Prudential Insurance calling center, the purchase and renovation of the building totaled more than $10 million.[4] Despite several attempts by District 227 officials to close the charter school and appeals made to the Illinois Court of Appeals, the charter school has remained open.[5] It is the only one of its kind in the state of Illinois.
Student Programs
Southland College Prep competes in Illinois High School Association (IHSA) competitions.[6] The school has a Speech team, which has placed at state finals, and a Dramatic Duet Acting championship in 2013.[7] The speech team also went on to place first at the IHSA state tournament in 2017 and 2018. The Southland band program has amassed four IHSA Division I Superior Performance titles.[8] In 2014, Southland was in the IHSA Individual Boys Bowling Final competition.[9] In 2017, the Speech team won state in Group Interpretation for their performance of the movie Hidden Figures.[10]
Tim the Hooper (2016 Graduate) was the Rookie of the Year in the ABA Semi Professional Basketball League for the Windy City Groove.
References
- "Southland College Preparatory Charter High School". trulia.com.
- Nolan, Mike (3 April 2011). "Southland Charter High School moves into new home". SouthtownStar.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Barry, Richard (3 September 2011). "Southland College Prep Doubles Enrollment, Expands Faculty, Adds New Programs". Chicago Tribune.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Toner, Casey (February 4, 2011) School charters a new course. southtownstar.chicagotribune.com
- Toner, Casey (December 30, 2011) Appeals court rules in favor of Southland Charter School. southtownstar.chicagotribune.com
- "IHSA Richton Park (Southland College Prep Charter)". www.ihsa.org.
- http://www.enewspf.com/school-news/40521-two-southland-college-prep-charter-high-school-juniors-are-ihsa-speech-state-champs.html.
- Contributor, Posted by Meg Connolly, Community. "Southland College Prep Charter High School Concert Band Earns IHSA Music Award for Division I Superior Performance; To Perform in Loop Venue at Southland's First Commencement , May 2014". chicagotribune.com.
- Contributor, Posted By richard barry, Community. "Southland College Prep's Perry Sibby Places 4th in IHSA Individual Boys Bowling Final". chicagotribune.com.
- McCall, Matt. "Southland College Prep students win state award for interpretation of 'Hidden Figures'". chicagotribune.com.