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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 Alan Waligura
Assistant Principal Courtney Washington
Administrative Intern Kecia Theodore
Counselors Jane Clanahan –- A - Chh
Robbie Condit –- Chi - Her
Shamia Feist –- Hes - McD
Denisa Valenzuela –- McE - Sal
Donnette Globe –- Sam - Z
School Hours 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Enrollment 1,539
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.

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 1997 – Craig McKinney; Internet Innovator Award l998-l999 – Linda Havins,Cheryl Ballou; Sam's Club Teacher of the Year 2005 – Kelly Beckwith; ATPE Associate Teacher of the Year 2005 – Ken Eckler; Mary Claire Phipps Award for Excellence in Education 2005 – Ted McKown; March for Respect Highest Participation Award 2004 – 2008; PISD Exemplary Writing Award; Meadows Foundation Awards1997-2008; Dallas County and The City of Plano's Recycling Awards 1998-2007; 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; Athletic Championships; 92% 3's and 4's on AP Human Geography and 85% AP World History exams; Whiz Quiz District Champions 2005-2006 (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); 2007 Wal Mart  Teacher of the Year – Linda Booth; PISD Excellence in Teaching recipient – Kristin Anderson; Destination ImagiNation Global Qualifying Team spring, 2008.

Campus Programs

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination); PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership); HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America); S.T.A.N.D. STARS; Learning Lab for all students; PACE; 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; Site 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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