Juneau-Douglas High School
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Juneau-Douglas High School (abbreviated JDHS) is the only public, mainstream high school serving students in grades 9–12 for all of Juneau, Alaska, and Douglas Island. The school dates back a number of decades, and it has recently undergone extensive renovations, most notably to its main hall. The high school is a part of the Juneau School District.
Unfortunately, the school is also known for a few problems, such as overcrowding and reports of racism.
JDHS's school basketball teams (for either gender) are the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears. The girls' team is sometimes known as the Lady Bears. The teams' logo is a fiercely-roaring bear. Bears are commonly seen throughout Juneau, Douglas, and the Mendenhall Valley. Current NBA player Carlos Boozer is a JDHS graduate.
As of 2005, the school has an enrollment of 1800 students, with Deborah Morse serving as principal.
History
The school was first accredited in 1927 by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
External links
- Juneau-Douglas High School website (http://www.jsd.k12.ak.us/jdhs/index.php?page=news)
- Juneau School District website (http://jsd.k12.ak.us)