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Shepton High School

Shepton High School
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5505 Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (469) 752-7600
Fax: (469) 752-7601

Principal Burton Smith
Assistant Principal Deena Herron
Assistant Principal Anita Nance
Assistant Principal Kecia Theodore
Administrative Intern Chris Mogan
Counselors

Jane Clanahan –  A - B, AVID
Pam Conner – C - G
Robin Gott – H - Ma
Denisa Valenzuela – Mc - R
Donnette Globe – S - Z

School Hours 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Enrollment 1,594
School Colors Silver and black
Mascot Stallion
Motto Teamwork for excellence in a caring atmosphere.

Directions to School

From Dallas North Tollway: Plano Parkway Exit – East to the School.
From Central Expressway: Plano Parkway Exit –- West to the School.
Shepton is located between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Rd.

Achievements

Texas Business and Educator Coalition Honor Roll School (2007); Named to the list of Texas Monthly magazine Outstanding High Schools in Texas (2006, 2007); Plano, Regional, and State Finalist Teacher of the Year – Craig McKinney (1997); Internet Innovator Award – Linda Havins, Cheryl Ballou (l998-l999); Sam's Club Teacher of the Year – Kelly Beckwith (2005); ATPE Associate Teacher of the Year – Ken Eckler (2005); Mary Claire Phipps Award for Excellence in Education – Ted McKown (2005); March for Respect Highest Participation Award (2004 – 2009); PISD Exemplary Writing Award; Meadows Foundation Awards (1997-2009); Dallas County and The City of Plano's Recycling Awards (1998-2009); PISD Holiday Greeting Card Winner and Finalist; PISD Diversity Leadership Award; PTSA Membership and Historian Award (2004-2005); Regional, State and International Science Fair Winners; 1st Place One-Act Play (2003,2004, 2007, 2008); Athletic Championships; 92% 3's and 4's on AP Human Geography and 85% AP World History exams; Whiz Quiz District Champions (2005-2006) and qualified for Nationals (2006); Band UIL Sweepstakes Award (Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble); Orchestra Sweepstakes Award (Sinfonia and Full Orchestra); Choir UIL Sweepstakes Award (Treble Choir and Mixed Choir); Speech/Debate qualified two students to the National Forensic League National Tournament; JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction (top 10% in the nation); Net Day "SPEAK UP 100" award (top 100 schools for technology in the U.S.); Pan American Student Forum State Spanish contest participants; Students selected to All-State swimming and diving team; Collin County Children Advocacy Center Art Contest winners (9th and 10th grade); Wal-Mart  Teacher of the Year – Linda Booth (2007); PISD Excellence in Teaching recipient – Kristin Anderson; Destination ImagiNation Global Qualifying Team (2008).

Campus Programs

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination); PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership); Boys and Girls Club, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America); S.T.A.N.D. STARS; learning lab for all students; Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; PASP; yearbook; crimestoppers; drama club; LASER (Learning about Science and Engineering Research); FBLA; FFA, Destination ImagiNation; whiz quiz; student senate; pre-advanced placement art I and II; student status program; safe and drug free school program; vertical and horizontal teaming; National Honor Society; National Junior Honor Society; French society; art club; club generation success; YES / recycle club; advanced placement human geography; advanced placement world history; partners; key club; peer mediation; international club; ESOL newcomers program; athletics; fine arts; cheerleading; drill team; JROTC; parent education programs; 50 student clubs and organizations.

Parent Involvement Opportunities

A very active PTSA which provides volunteer and financial support for our campus; School-Based Improvement Committee (SBIC); stallion club; booster clubs; guest speakers; LPAC.

Community/Business Partnerships

Abuelos; Albertsons; Central Market; First Choice ER; Kroger; Office Depot; Sam's; Share Plus Federal; Target; and Tom Thumb.

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