The South High School Curriculum

South High School offers a wide range of academic courses in a seven-period-scheduled day. Students can choose regular, humanities, or advanced-placement core classes as well as a comprehensive array of arts, including the visual arts and instrumental and vocal music. We offer courses such as ACT/SAT preparation, college success, reading enrichment, and aerobics and resistance training. The staff realizes the increased demands for defined skills in technology, and is committed to the teaching of technology in an effort to prepare students for success in the modern world.

The South High School Dress Code

South High School students do not wear uniforms. However, due to neighborhood challenges we restrict the excessive wearing of the color red at the discretion of the administration. Students may not wear items of clothing that would be considered a distraction, inappropriate for school, or offensive. Please see the student handbook and Columbus Board of Education dress policy.

Parental Involvement

An active Booster Club and a large alumni base of over 30,000 individuals (the largest in central ohio) support South High School, because parents play an important role at South and are encouraged to take advantage of a welcoming atmosphere. We have two parent consultants on staff to support parental inclusion in the development of school planning and operations.

Community Partnerships

Students at South High School participate in internships and community service at Nationwide Insurance, Grange Insurance, Southside C.A.N., and the Franklin County Commissioners, as well as area churches, recreation centers, Salesian Boys and Girls Clubs, Children's Hospital, and other area businesses.

The South High School Tripod Project

The Tripod Project is a pilot being conducted by the Columbus City Schools Department of Equity and Multicultural Education, Executive Director, Mr. Kwesi Kambon. The Project is a part of “All Children Achieving” – a comprehensive equity Plan to close achievement gaps in Columbus City Schools. The purpose of Tripod is to increase communication and build knowledge among teachers about ways of achieving success in the classroom by attending to the three “legs” of the Project. By attending to the three “legs,” Content, Pedagogy, and Relationships, with the aim of helping all students, but mainly African American and Latino students, achieve higher levels, the achievement gap can be narrowed, according to research by Tripod Project founder and director Dr. Ronald Ferguson. The goal of the Project is to implement student centered strategies and activities that are narrow yet deep, have a measurable impact on student achievement and relationship building, and to establish a sense of value throughout the South High School community. If you have any questions about the Tripod Project, or would like to become involved in any way, please feel free to see Ms. Nash. Be proactive in strengthening our school community and increasing student achievement!

What Makes South High School Outstanding

South High School has placed students in prestigious universities throughout the country, including Harvard and Morehouse. We have an exceptional internship program that connects students to the community in which they live. Our staff is committed to being the best teachers possible for our students, not to mention a well-trained and diverse support staff.