What’s Special about Sequoyah?
Sequoyah High School has a unique character because of the focus on excellence in all
areas of student life; Academics, Athletics and the Fine Arts. Test scores, academic
scholarships and achievements consistently rank among the best in the state (and
county).
The Instrumental music program members also have lettermen in many sports that
include captains and team leaders for sports and academic teams.
The instrumental music program at Sequoyah High School is the umbrella organization
for 2 concert bands, string orchestra, marching band, steel drum band, S.H.A.P.E. (SHS
Artistic Percussion Ensemble), jazz band and brass and woodwind ensembles. The
Symphony and Symphonic Bands have participated in GMEA Festival/LGPE
performances for 20 consecutive years earning 36 Superior ratings since the school
opened in 1990.
The Fine Arts Dept. includes both national and regional award winners for the
visual arts, ‘One Act’ regions championships for drama in both 4A and 5A classifications,
national and state recognitions for chorus members and instrumental music dept. that
exemplifies excellence and competitiveness in concert band, marching band, string
orchestra and specialty ensembles like “Ocean Spray” steel drum band.
Sequoyah High School set high standards for all areas of education and student life from
day one. Some of our most accomplishments, academic awards and recognitions are:
- National Blue Ribbon School 2005
- SHS was awarded this honor for improved test scores and high academic achievement
- and was the only high school in the state to receive this honor.
- Georgia School of Excellence 2005
- Title 1 Distinguished School
- Award for Academic Student Achievement
- Newsweek 1000 Best Schools in the Nation 2005 (rank 996) and 2006 (rank 678)
- Based on SAT scores and the number of students taking the Advance Placement (AP)
- Exams
- Silver Award 2006
- Governor’s Office of Student Achievement; Highest percentage Meeting and Exceeding
- standards
Athletics at SHS are an integral part of the character and school climate as
evidenced by region championships and regular playoff appearances in multiple sports
while many of these excellent athletes are also involved in academic and/or fine arts
pursuits. Sequoyah consistently ranks in the top contenders for the Region All-Sports
trophy each and has region championships in these sports within the past 5 years;
Volleyball, Competition Cheerleading, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball, Girls
Golf, Football and Softball. Many athletes also are active participants in academic and
fine arts activities as well.