Shonto Preparatory School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shonto Preparatory School |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | T’áá shí ánísht’téego t’eiyá íhwiidesh ‘ááł (It’s all up to me to learn) |
| Established | 1997 |
| CEEB code | 030448 |
| Principal | Cheryl Grass (acting) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 73 (January 2020) |
| Color(s) | Purple, white, and gold |
| Mascot | Grizzlies |
Shonto Preparatory School is a school system located in Shonto, Arizona. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school system includes a K-8 school and Shonto Preparatory Technology High School, which is a charter high school.
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School History and Growth
The school's education facilities were first started in 1933. Local families wanted students to go to a school closer to their homes. The school moved to its current spot in 1966.
The school was first called Shonto Boarding School. In 1996, it became a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and charter school. The charter high school was then added in 1997.
The school helps students from many rural areas. These include places like Black Mesa, Inscription House, Kaibeto, Kayenta, and Tonalea. Some students travel as far as 40 miles (64 km) to attend.
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School Today
The high school building that students use today was built between 2005 and 2006. It has 16 classrooms where students learn different subjects. There are also two special classrooms for vocational training. The school also has a large room called the Cafetorium, which is used for both eating and other activities.
The high school also offers a place for students to live. This is called a boarding facility.
High School Departments
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School has several departments where students can learn. These include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Art/Computer Graphics
- Diné Studies (learning about Navajo culture and language)
- Career and Technical Education (learning skills for jobs)
- Exceptional Student Services (special education support)
School Staff and Students
The high school has nine certified teachers, with one teacher for each main subject. The school office has a student service technician, a registrar, and a principal.
There are 73 students at the school. All of the students are Native American. More than 90% of the students can get free or reduced-price lunch.
School Sports Programs
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School has a growing sports program. The school competes in the Arizona Interscholastic Association. They play in the 1A North Conference for basketball and volleyball. For cross country, wrestling, and track and field, they compete in Division IV.
Fall Sports
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
Winter Sports
- Basketball
- Wrestling
Spring Sports
- Track and Field
