About Sanderson High School

Profile
Sanderson High School was established in 1968. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Student enrolment for the 2008-2009 school year is 1,964 and teaching staff is 133. Sanderson operates on a modified 4x4 block schedule. Sanderson High School has been recognized for both high levels of growth and mastery on student End-of-Course exams.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Sanderson Community is to identify and address the unique learning needs of the individual.
Talented Staff
23 teachers with National Board Certification
58 teachers with Graduate Degrees
25 teachers with Mentor Certification
Teacher of the Year (TOY)
Jasmine Hart, WCPSS TOY Semifinalist, 2008-2009
Taela George-East, WCPSS TOY Top 10, 2007-2008
Katie Ewing, WCPSS TOY Top 10, 2006-2007
Air Force JROTC Instructor of the Year
Col. Robert Penny, 2001-2002, 2004-2005, 2008-2009
TSgt. Susan Croom, 2001-2002, 2008-2009
Principal of the Year (POY)
Cathy Q. Moore, WCPSS POY, 2007-2008
Cathy Q. Moore, NCPOY Top 10, 2007-2008
Assistant Principal of the Year (APOY)
Elizabeth Battle, WCPSS APOY Finalist, 2007-2008
Student Activities and Organizations
Sanderson High School offers a variety of activities and organizations to meet the needs of the student population and promote whole student development. Such programs include academic student organizations, performing arts programs and student interest clubs. All student activities and organizations are advised by a Sanderson staff member.
