Edison Highlights From This Past Year

Edison –One of the Top Public Schools in Texas-from Texas Monthly
Students, parents, faculty and staff have made Edison one of the top high schools in Texas.  Edison was the only SAISD high school to make the list.  The other high schools in San Antonio to gain this honor are:  Reagan, Churchill, Warren, O’Connor, Clark, McCollum, & Health Careers HS.  To view the article on-line or to search the top schools, go to: http://www.texasmonthly.com/2006-12-01/feature7.php

Edison -- "National AVID Demonstration Site"
We are officially an AVID "National Demonstration Site".  As they put it, ". . .the best of the best in the AVID world”.  This gives Edison HS and our AVID Program national attention. 

 Edison – A Model Design Studio for SLC
The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) named Edison HS as a model school for other high schools to learn from.  The past few years we have hosted these “Design Studios” to help other high schools across the nation create smaller learning communities in their school. 

Voted one of Newsweek’s Top High Schools in the United States
The Top of the Class--The complete list of the 1,300 top U.S. schools

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/site/newsweek/?sort=Rank&count=1043&start=0&limit=100&year=2005

State Recognized Academic Decathlon Team

The Decathlon Team has enjoyed great success in recent years, including District Championships, Regional top five, and advancing to State Competition for the last two years.  Edison walked away with 55 individual student medals, 1st Place District Team and 1st Place Super Quiz Relay during the 2006 - 2007 school year! All students are encouraged to join not only the Academic Decathlon Club, but also the Decathlon Class!

Edison is College-Ready

At Edison we have 3 great options for earning college credit while earning high school credit.

1. AP-Advanced Placement courses-see brochure
2. Dual Credit courses at Edison where you earn high school and college credit at the same time.
3. Dual Credit courses on Saturday at San Antonio College-free.

This means you can save thousands of dollars on college tuition and books while at Edison.

The new GO CENTER is located in the Career Center near the library - open from 8:30-4:30.  Mr. Cunningham can help you apply for college, fill out financial aid applications and scholarships. All of this help and information is free.  Log on to one of the Go Center computers and see how easy it is. Please share this information with your family.

National Award Winning Cheerleaders, Honey Bears & Golden Girls

All the Edison Cheerleaders received 12 awards at camp and a total of six superior ribbons earned in the categories of chant, chant evaluation, and cheer. The squad also won awards for outstanding technique, stunting safety, was named the most improved, and was presented the spirit stick all four days. This recognition is bestowed upon squads that exemplify outstanding spirit, discipline and hard work.  The Edison cheerleaders’ success also proves that – even in Texas - bigger isn’t always better. With eight members they comprised the smallest team competing against five large division high schools from Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.  Bryan Aguilar, Samantha Contreras and Kori Echeveste were named All-Americans.  Edison’s Honey Bears have been awarded the title of National Champs for many years.  Their energy is contagious at competitions.  When you see this team at football games and events, you will know why the HoneyBears, Golden Girls and Cheerleaders are highlighted across the nation in parades and events.