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General William J. Palmer High School is a modest-sized secondary school located in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a student body of approximately 1800, and attracts enrollment from all over the city. The flagship high school of School District 11, Palmer has the oldest International Baccalaureate (IB) program in the area, founded in 1993. Palmer is located at 301 North Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs. The present building was built by the Works Progress Administration under Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1940. Originally named Colorado Springs High School, Palmer High School was re-named in 1959 after the city's founder, General William Jackson Palmer.

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Palmer Beautification

Now is your chance to give back to the Palmer community by taking part in the annual Palmer Beautification. All types of laborers are needed to help plant flowers, clean existing beds, and perform other duties as needed.

When: Saturday, May 10; 9 am-1130 am
Where: Palmer High School

Be sure to wear shoes or boots, a hat, and gloves. Bring some water and sunscreen...and have fun!

Guitar Hero III Tournament!

Saturday, May 10, the Palmer Sophomore IB class will be holding a festival to benefit Doctors Without Borders. there will be activities for people of all ages, and there will also be a Guitar Hero Tournament. register for the tournament by Thursday, May 8, for $3 or $4 the day of the completions. Prizes galore. All proceed from the festival and Guitar Hero III tournament will go to benefit Doctors Without Borders

When: Saturday, May 10; noon to 5 pm
Where: Small Gym
Costs:
Register by Thursday, May8, for $3 or $4 the day of.


"Big Daddy" Rock 'n with Guitar Hero III

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Subject Grade Level 21st Century Learning
Art 9th-12th A key component of 21st Century Learning is a guaranteed and viable curriculum that is accessible by students, parents, teachers administrators and support staff 24/7. In May, 2007 we began transferring our curriculum documents and resources to an online format. As you look through the course content for various grade levels, you will find electronic resources, digitized instructional videos, review games, and other supports for the variety of student interests and skill levels we find in our classrooms today. Parents will find helpful hints and strategies to support and extend learning opportunities at home.
Health & P.E. 9th-12th
Literacy & Lang. Arts 9th-12th
Math 9th-12th
Music 9th-12th
Science 9th-12th
Social Studies 9th-12th
Foreign Language 9th-12th
Career & Tech. Educ. 9th-12th