Oliver Wendell Holmes High School is in another year of excellence as a comprehensive secondary school of scholarship and activity.

General Information
Located on a thirty acre tract on the southeast quadrant at the intersection of Ingram Road and Loop 410, it is also unique in its innovative circular design.

The initial construction in 1964 accommodated twelve hundred students in three circular buildings. The fourth building was built in 1970 to accommodate twelve hundred and thirty more students. Two vocational buildings have been added along with the new boys' gym and math building. Library, homemaking, cafeteria and administrative offices renovation has also taken place. In 1993, the new Fine Arts wing was completed. It houses the band, orchestra, drama, and choir departments. Holmes High School can now accommodate approximately 3,000 students.

With the passage of the 2001 Bond, a new classroom/office building has been constructed, along with renovations to the science labs, B building and library.

Accreditation
Holmes High School is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.

Curriculum
The school provides a differentiated curriculum with levels of instruction allowing teachers to present course materials to meet the unique needs and abilities of their students. Advanced programs are offered in English III AP/Honors, English IV AP/Honors and Spanish IV AP/Honors. The AP and upper-level language courses allow students to experience college level course work. Honors courses are offered in the core curriculum. Gifted/Talented programs are offered to students who qualify for special programs. Vocational offerings include various lab, shop and cooperative work programs.

Community
Holmes High School is located in the northwest suburban area of San Antonio, Texas. Its community is culturally diversified, comprising upper-middle class to middle class families. The learning community is a collaboration of working professionals and skilled residents who play an active role in their students' education.

Composition
A comprehensive public high school, Holmes is one of seven high schools in the Northside Independent School District. The approximate enrollment is 2150 students with an ethnic breakdown of <1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 8% African American, 11% Anglo and 80% Hispanic.

Graduation Requirements
See the Graduation Requirements page.

Class Ranking
All courses for which graduation credit are given are included in the grade average and ranking. Weighted grades are used to determine grade average and rank in class, but are not reflected on the Academic Achievement Record. Honors courses (designated "H") are awarded five rank points per semester. Advanced Placement courses (designated "AP") are awarded eight rank points per semester. Basic Learning Lab courses (designated "B") are awarded five fewer rank points per semester

Grading Scale
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
75-79 = C
70-74 = D
Below 70 = Failing

State Testing
9th, 10th and 11th grade students must pass the TAKS test. 12th grade students must pass the TAAS Test.

Calendar
The school year consists of two eighteen-week semesters. Each semester is divided into three 6-week periods. The fall semester begins in August and ends in December. The spring semester begins in January and ends in May.

Students attend 7 forty-eight minute classes each day (plus lunch). Students have the opportunity to earn seven credits per year.

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