CGHS Profile

COTTAGE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

1375 S. RIVER RD, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424

PHONE: (541) 942-3391 FAX: (541) 942-7492

Staff: Principal-Kevin Harington, Asst. Principal-Halie Ketcher, Asst. Principal-Chris Wells, Athletic Director-Matt Myers, Counselors-Vicki Evans and Rex Basting, Registrar-Kathie Flagg

Website: cghs.slane.k12.or.us

Known for its historic covered bridges, Cottage Grove is a friendly, family-oriented small town which is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley. Cottage Grove’s population is just over 10,000, while the South Lane School District serves a population of over 16,000. Once a timber dependent community, Cottage Grove has successfully diversified its economy. Industries include secondary wood products manufacturing as well as professional services and a variety of agricultural and small manufacturing businesses. Community members pulled together to build a new hospital, high school, elementary school and an economic development district, all of which led to the designation of an All-American City!

We are a public high school with an enrollment of approximately 750 students. We are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Students are encouraged to take college level classes while still in high school. Workplace learning is offered at CGHS including internships, job shadows, and work experience.

Athletically, the Cottage Grove High School Lions participate in the 4A Sky-Em League. Our colors are blue and gold. We offer volleyball, cross country, football, water polo, wrestling, basketball, swimming, track, baseball, dance, softball, golf, soccer, chess, bowling, equestrian and cheerleading.

Additional programs/clubs that are offered are Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, Chess Club, Student Council, Key Club, Interact, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Spanish Club, German Club, Drama Club, and Link Crew, just to name a few.

All classes are graded A, A-,B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F, P(Pass), NP (No Pass), NG (No Grade), and IP (In Progress). Grading scales are as follows: Non-weighted: A=4.00, A-=3.70, B+=3.30, B=3.00, B-=2.70, C+=2.30, C=2.00, C-=1.70, D+=1.30, D=1.00, D-=0.70, F=0.00. Weighted: A=5.00, A-=4.70, B+=4.30, B=4.00, B-=3.70, C+=3.30, C=3.00, C-=2.70, D+=2.30, D=2.00, D-=1.70, F=0.00. Pass/No Pass, No Grade, and In Progress grades are not factored in to GPA totals. Class ranking is determined by non-weighted grades, but we also provide weighted grade totals for referencing. Our CEEB Code is 380215.

We have 7 periods per day and 3 trimesters per year, with each trimester being 12 weeks long. We issue 1 credit per course per term, or 3 credits for a year long course. CGHS requires 75 credits to graduate, which are broken down into specific subject areas. Students must do a Senior board presentation and meet numerous State requirements in order to graduate with a regular diploma.