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- Mission & Vision
- ESLRs
- School Profile & History
- Awards & Commendations
- Tiller Teachers of the Year
- Programs Offered at THS
- Common Sense School
- 2017-18 WASC
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Mission & Vision
DIVERSITY • CULTURE • EDUCATION
OUR VISION
Tustin High School will prepare confident graduates for the demands and opportunities of the future by providing differentiated, relevant, and rigorous curricula utilizing twenty-first century strategies and technology. The Tiller Team will continue to foster a school community that embraces diversity.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Tustin High school is to serve our students with the understanding that diversity of gender, physical and mental ability, culture, and background is a strength to be respected. By providing a diversified and rigorous curriculum, students will achieve 21st century core competencies and develop skills necessary to ensure college and career success.
ESLRs
EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNER RESULTS
The Tiller Family is a “Team” that produces graduates who:
Think critically across the curriculum through:
- integrating WICOR strategies
- creating and developing high quality products
- analyzing multiple sources
Effectively communicate:
- using a wide range of media and technology
- by taking personal, social, and civic responsibility
- fostering positive interactions with our diverse population
Advance literacy:
- while innovating, discovering, and taking risks
- through synthesis and analysis of a rigorous curriculum
- by exploring cultural, scientific, global, and visual competencies
Manage time and resources effectively by:
- prioritizing, planning and achieving results
- using real-world tools
- balancing physical and mental fitness
School Profile & History
SCHOOL PROFILE
Tustin High School stands as a pillar of tradition and excellence in education in the city of Tustin and in Orange County, and is one of three comprehensive 9-12 high schools in the Tustin Unified School District. Tustin High School is in its ninety-fifth year of service to the Tustin community. Tustin High School is a California Top Ranked Public School, a former California Distinguished School and a 2015 California Gold Ribbon School. In 2012, THS successfully completed accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Tustin High was awarded the maximum accreditation term of six years.
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OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1921 as Tustin Union High School because it served five elementary districts, Tustin High School was a stately two story structure surrounded by miles of orange groves and other agri-businesses, thus the school mascot, Tustin "Tillers". In 1966, construction crews rebuilt Tustin High to a one story sprawling campus to ensure the integrity of structures during a major earthquake.
The football stadium (newly renovated) was constructed at the 440 track in the mid-1940s. The stadium was later named “Northrup Field” after Orville Northrup, who taught woodshop and physical education, and served as Principal of Tustin Union High School from 1941-1962.
Today's campus consists of a renovated Plaza and Stage, new Humanities Building, Science Center, Sports Pavilion and remodeled Northrup Field. Our Special Ed, Math, and Social Sciences Wings, as well as the Little Theater, Library, Cafeteria and Administrative Offices were also renovated.
We genuinely appreciate the Tustin Community for supporting the Measure G and Measure L bond measures, which funded the building and modernization of these beautiful facilities on our campus. Every day our staff and students experience and are inspired by the culture and ambiance of a university/college campus right here in the City of Tustin.
Tustin High School is located on thirty-eight acres of land in the middle of the City of Tustin and houses the District football stadium. The campus also includes two baseball fields, two softball fields, two multi-use fields for football, boys and girls soccer and boys and girls lacrosse, six tennis courts, a 440 track, two gymnasiums for boys and girls basketball and boys and girls volleyball, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Tustin Union High School District merged with Tustin Elementary School District on July 1, 1972, becoming part of Tustin Unified School District. A California Distinguished School, Tustin High has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top High Schools in the US.
Awards & Commendations
THS' AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
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2016 Honor Roll School
2017 Civic Learning Award School
GreatSchools.org Spotlight School
A California Distinguished School
Gold Ribbon Award
AVID Demonstration School
PBIS Bronze Medal Award
2017 Shirley Hord Teacher Learning Team Award
Tiller Teachers of the Year
TUSD "TEACHER OF THE YEAR" PROGRAM
The Tustin Unified School District’s annual awards program recognizes outstanding teachers who have displayed extraordinary teaching, creativity and excellence at their school and community. Winners and all the District’s nominees are honored at the annual Teacher of the Year Dinner in May. The event is co-sponsored by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation and the Tustin Unified School District.
The winning teachers represent the District in the Orange County Teachers of the Year program. The number of teachers to be chosen to represent districts in the Orange County Teachers of the Year program is determined Orange County Department of Education. The Orange County Department of Education interviews selected candidates and announces winners in May. The county finalists then go on to the California and National Teacher of the Year programs.
Read about our Tiller Teachers of the Year using the buttons below!
Programs Offered at THS
EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES • DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL • PARTICIPATE IN TILLER CULTURE
Click on the links for more information about:
- ASB - Associated Student Body
- Athletics - Fall, Winter and Spring
- AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination
- Drama - Advanced Theater Arts (ATA)
- Femineers
- Graphic Design
- Vocal Music: THS Chorale; Glee
- Instrumental Music: Marching Band; Orchestra; Concert Band; Jazz Band; Drumline; Colorguard; Winterguard; Beginning Band & Orchestra
- iTHSMedia: Journalism; Music Tech; Yearbook
- Model UN Leadership Academy & Course Pathway
- T-Tech Academy of Technology and Engineering
- Visual Arts: Create, Build, Explore, Imagine...
"If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it." ~Nora Roberts
Common Sense School
Tustin High School is a Common Sense School
Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Tustin High School as a Common Sense School for the 2017-18 school year.
Tustin High School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to use the immense power of digital media to explore, create, connect, and learn, while limiting the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. The recognition acknowledges our commitment to creating a culture of digital learning and citizenship.
“We applaud the faculty and staff of Tustin High School for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students' education,” said Liz Kline, VP, Education Programs, Common Sense Education. “Tustin High School deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large.”
Tustin High School is committed to perpetuating a culture of digital learning and citizenship for all of our students and school community.