North Platte High School
North Platte High School is located in Dearborn, Missouri. The school serves approximately 220 students in grades 9-12. North Platte High School students consistently rank above the state norm in standardized testing programs.
Curriculum: The curriculum at North Platte High School offers a wide range of courses presented through an Eight Block Schedule. All students are required to take eight subjects per semester. Four of these meet on one day with the other four meeting the next. The days alternate and each day includes a thirty-minute seminar, which allows students to receive one-on-one or small group assistance from individual teachers. The following courses with slight variations are offered each year:
| Communicative Skills | Mathematics | Foreign Language | Practical Arts |
| Language Arts I-IV* | Pre-Algebra | Spanish I-IV | Computer Research |
| Speech and Drama | Algebra I-III | French I-II | Accounting I-II |
| Remedial Reading | Applied Math Geometry | Ag. Science I-II | |
| Journalism/Publications | Calculus/Trigonometry | Ag. Construction | |
| Mythology | College Algebra* | Fine Arts | Ag. Business |
| American Short Stories | Art I-IV | Industrial Tech. I-II | |
| Novels | Band | Drafting I-II | |
| Choir | Family & Consumer Science | ||
| Consumer Education | |||
| Social Studies | Science | Physical Education | Housing & Interior Design |
| American History | Physical Science | Physical Fitness | Wardrobe Planning |
| World History | Biology I-II | Health | Family Meals |
| American Government | Environmental Science | Adaptive Physical Ed. | Contemporary Living |
| Geography | Chemistry/Physics* | Weightlifting | Child Developement I-II |
| Biotechnology | Family Living & Parenting | ||
| Nutrition & Wellness | |||
| Ag Power |
*College credit is available
ITV (distance learning) and online college credit classes also available for juniors and seniors.
Graduation Requirements:
| Language Arts | 4 units | Extra-curricular Programs | |
| Mathematics | 3 units | Football | Volleyball |
| Science | 3 units | Basketball | Wrestling |
| Social Studies | 4 units | Baseball | Softball |
| Fine Arts | 2 units | Weight Training | Cheerleading |
| Practical Arts | 1 unit | Academic Bowl | Track and Field |
| Physical Education | 2 units | ||
| General Electives | 9 units | ||
| Total | 28units |
Recently Recognized Programs:
2011 Softball District Champions
2009 & 2011 Girls Basketball KCI Conference, District Champions
2010 Girls Basketball District Champions
2007 & 2003 Choir selected to perform at Missouri Music Educators Association convention
2006 Softball KCI Conference Champions
2001-06 Superior Rating received by the Band at District competition
2005 Softball KCI Conference Champions; District Champions; Third Place State Tournament
2001 Academic Team KCI Conference Champions; Baseball KCI Conference Champions
2000 Volleyball KCI Conference and District Champions; Girls' Basketball KCI Conference Champions; Academic Team KCI Conference Champions
1999 Academic Team KCI Conference Champions; District Champions; Third Place State Tournament
1998 Academic Team KCI Conference Champions; District Champions; Second Place State Tournament
1998 Football District Champions and Missouri 1A State Champions; Boys' Basketball KCI Conference Champions
Student Organizations:
| National Honor Society | Student Council | TREND (Anti Drug and Alcohol) |
| Future Teachers of America | FFA | Science Club |
| FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) |
Vocational/Technical Training - Northland Career Center:
| Air Conditioning/Refrig. & Heating | Diesel Mechanics | Electronic Technology |
| Practical Nursing | Health Services | Modern Office Technology |
| Building Construction Trades | Marketing | Microcomputer Application |
| Food Production Services & Management | Welding | Vocational Preparation |
Parent Organizations:
| Music Booster Club | Athletic Booster Club | TREND |
For additional information about High School programs contact:
Mr. Roger Giger, Principal
212 West 6th Street
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3344 Fax (816) 992-8955
