Mission Statement The mission of Conner High School is to assist students in the transition from adolescence to adult life. Providing a rigorous program of study will prepare all Conner High students for post-secondary options. Encouraging diversity of thought and skill development facilitates life-long learning. We are steadfast in our dedication to building strong relationships with students, parents, community, and faculty to School make education relevant to students’ personalized needs. Nec Timeo, Nec Sperno Introduction and Accreditation 3310 Cougar Path Conner High School opened its doors for the first time on October 15, 1970 with Hebron, Kentucky 41048 less than 600 students in grades 10 - 12. It was built as a result of the 859.334.4400 overcrowded conditions at Boone County High School. The land for the new CEEB Code: 181128 school was donated by the Conner family, and it was decided that the school would be named in remembrance of this generous donation. In 2020 Conner www.connerhs.com High School graduated its fiftieth class. Conner High School serves the northern portion of Boone County, Kentucky, including the communities of Hebron, Petersburg, and northern Burlington and is one of four high schools in the Boone @ConnerHigh County School District. facebook.com/ConnerSeniorHighSchool Conner has approximately 1520 students divided into grades 9-12. Conner High School is accredited by AdvancED, with the District receiving recertification Administration: through 2022. Conner operates on a 4X4 block schedule and offers a variety of elective courses, Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment Courses as well as courses through the Boone County Area Technology Center and the Building Industry Andrew Wyckoff, Principal Association of Northern Kentucky. Conner also has an active Internship [email protected] program with various community partners and has developed outstanding programs in Engineering, Music, Fine Arts, and Media Production, all having been recognized at regional and state levels. Shonda Dunn, Asst. Principal (12) Conner High School has Dual Credit partnerships through the following post- [email protected] secondary institutions: Eastern Kentucky University, Gateway Community and Technical College, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, and Thomas More University. Conner also regularly sends students to the Gatton Sara Franxman, Vice Principal (11) Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky and to the Craft Academy for [email protected] Excellence in Science and Mathematics. Jason Shearer, Asst. Principal (10) Awards and Commendations [email protected] Conner High School has been recognized with the following awards and commendations for excellence: AP Honor Roll, The College Board Michael Weedman, Vice Principal (9) America’s Most Challenging Schools, Washington Post, 2014 [email protected] America’s Most Challenging High Schools, Washington Post, 2015, 2017 Best High Schools, Silver Medal, US News and World Report, 2015, 2016, 2017 Joel D. Ford, School Counselor (A-K) Best High Schools in Kentucky, US News and World Report, 2015, 2016, [email protected] 2017, 2018, 2019 Best High Schools National Rankings, US News and World Report, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020 Shirley Duane, School Counselor (L-Z) Best High Schools, Cincinnati Magazine, 2009, 2016, 2017 [email protected] America’s Best High Schools, US News and World Report, 2015, 2016, 2017 Best Public High Schools in America, US News and World Report, 2018 Academic Scholarships Accepted in 2020: over $5.5 Million Governor’s Scholars in 2020: 8 National Merit Scholars in 2020: 1 AP Pass Rate (3 or Higher) for 2020: 240 of 370 Exams (65%) AP Scholars (2020): 18 AP Scholars with Honor (2020): 11 AP Scholars with Distinction (2020): 22 Integrity, Pride, Honor School Information (as of 08.05.2020) Number of Credits Needed (30 Total to Male/Female (as of 08.05.2020) 6 Graduate) 5 4 3 2 49.61% 50.39% 1 Math (4 if Alg. (4Alg. I Mathwas if Science Social Studies Health/PE and ArtsHumanities 0 English taken for 1 credit) takenfor Male Female Free/Reduced Lunch (as of 08.05.2020) 34.97% 65.03% Free/Reduced Non F/R Advanced Placement Course Offerings Biology Human Geography Calculus AB Music Theory Calculus BC Physics 1 Chemistry Physics 2 Computer Science A Psychology Computer Science Principles Spanish Language and Culture English Language and Spanish Literature and Culture Composition Statistics English Literature and Studio Art Composition United States Government and Environmental Science Politics European History United States History Grading Scale, Class Rank, and Grade Point Average Weighted GPA Scale Grading Scale and Unweighted GPA Regular Honors AP/Dual Credit A 90-100 (4.0) A 4.0 4.5 5.0 B 80-89 (3.0) B 3.0 3.5 4.0 C 2.0 2.5 3.0 C 70-79 (2.0) F 0-69 (0.0) F 0.0 0.5 1.0 Integrity, Pride, Honor Valedictorian and Salutatorian are determined by the highest average of the numeric final grades for all credits in high school, along with AP participation in ALL core subjects. Class rank is determined by ranking the numeric average of the final grades for all credits taken in high school for each student. Students who are taking regular academic classes can earn up to 100 quality points for each class; students taking honors classes can earn up to 102 quality points for each class, and students taking Advanced Placement or Dual Credit classes can earn up to 104 quality points. All credits earned calculate into GPA and class rank. Athletic Programs Archery (M/W) Cross Country (M/W) Swimming (M/W) Baseball Football Tennis (M/W) Basketball (M/W) Golf (M/W) Track and Field (M/W) Bowling Soccer (M/W) Volleyball Cheerleading Softball Wrestling Clubs/Organizations Academic Team Drug Free Club of History Club Sociedad A Capella America Jazz Band Honoraria Art Club Earth Club Junior Board Hispánica Asian Culture Educator’s Rising Latin Club Sources of Club Future Business Leadership League Strength Book Club Leaders of Life Skills Student Council Chamber Choir America Marching Band The C-Section Chamber Fellowship of Men and Women T.E.A.M.S. Orchestra Christian Athletes of Conner Theater/Musical Character Counts Family, Career, National FFA Theater Club Color and Community Organization Tri-M Music Leaders of Guard/Winter National Honor Honor Society America Guard Society Technology First Priority Cougars in the PAWS Student Gaming Club Association Community Robotics Club Gay-Straight Walking Club Cougarettes Senior Board Alliance Debate Club Skills USA German Club Post-Secondary Matriculation 2020 The Class of 2020 ACCEPTED over $5.5 million in scholarship money for post-secondary education. This amount does not include money offered but declined, KEES Scholarship money (over $500,000), athletic scholarships, military enlistment benefits, or need-based awards. This year, final transcripts were sent to the following post-secondary institutions on behalf of the Class of 2020: Arizona State University Institute of Dental Technology United States Army Art Academy of Cincinnati Ivy Tech Community College United States Army Reserves Bellarmine University Miami University United States Marine Corps Belmont University Miami University – Hamilton United States Navy Brigham Young University Midway University University of Arizona Campbellsville University Morehead State University University of Cincinnati Cedarville University Murray State University University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Northern Kentucky University University of Hartford College of William and Mary Pellissippi State Community College University of Kentucky Columbia College-Chicago Purdue University University of Louisville Columbus College of Art and Design Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Northwestern Ohio Eastern Kentucky University Somerset Community College University of the Cumberlands Elite Welding Academy The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences University of Wisconsin-Madison Gateway Community and Technical College Thomas More University Western Kentucky University Georgetown College United States Air Force Xavier University Grambling State University Integrity, Pride, Honor .