About Sanderson High School

Bio

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

bullet 23 teachers with National Board Certification
bullet 58 teachers with Graduate Degrees
bullet 25 teachers with Mentor Certification
   
Teacher of the Year (TOY)
bullet Jasmine Hart, WCPSS TOY Semifinalist, 2008-2009
bullet Taela George-East, WCPSS TOY Top 10, 2007-2008
bullet Katie Ewing, WCPSS TOY Top 10, 2006-2007
   
Air Force JROTC Instructor of the Year
bullet Col. Robert Penny, 2001-2002, 2004-2005, 2008-2009
bullet TSgt. Susan Croom, 2001-2002, 2008-2009
   
Principal of the Year (POY)
bullet Cathy Q. Moore, WCPSS POY, 2007-2008
bullet Cathy Q. Moore, NCPOY Top 10, 2007-2008
   
Assistant Principal of the Year (APOY)
bullet  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.