Fox Chapel Middle School
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| Fox Chapel Middle School | |
| Established | |
|---|---|
| School type | Middle |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Location | Spring Hill, Florida, United States |
| Colors | Blue and Black |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | http://www.hcsb.k12.fl.us/fcms/index2.htm |
Fox Chapel Middle School is an intermediate school located in Spring Hill, Florida (Hernando County) which educates children in grades 6 through 8.
As of 2006, the school principal is Mr. Ray Pinder, who formerly served as vice-principal at West Hernando Middle School and was named as Teacher of the Year by Hernando County in 2002. [1] Average annual enrollment is approximately 1,250 students, with 80 teachers and staff. 86% of the students are Caucasian, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American and 1% Asian/Pacific Islander.
The school made headlines in 2005 when an eleven year old girl was arrested and suspended from school for a period of 10 days after being found in possession of a butter knife. The girl was charged with a third-degree felony for possession of a weapon on school property.
[edit] References
- Gershman, Rick. "Pencil toss leads to felony charge", St. Petersburg Times. August 25, 2005. Section: Citrus Times; pg. 6.
- Kruse, Michael. "Girl, 11, arrested for butter knife in backpack", St. Petersburg Times. October 25, 2005. Section: Hernando Times; pg. 1.
- "New Fox Chapel principal named", St. Petersburg Times. March 10, 2006.
- Fox Chapel Middle School profile provided by schooltree.org.
