Clay-Chalkville High School
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clay-Chalkville High School (CCHS) is an United States highschool which was established on August 14, 1996 in Pinson, AL. The school is the largest of 17 high schools operated by the , Jefferson County Board of Education, the second-largest of 127 school systems in the state of Alabama.
Contents |
[edit] Facilities
The school was designed by David Volkert and others. It is a one-level building with 53 classrooms, 4 computer labs, 4 science labs, a choral room, a band room, a media center, a fine arts room, a video production studio, a lunch room, practice and spectator gymnasiums, a 650 seat auditorium, and 766 spaces for parking. The school has fields for baseball, softball, football, and practice. Stadium seating was removed from the old Shades Valley High School and repaired for Clay-Chalkville High. The 9,880 sq. ft. media center is a focal point for the school. It overlooks an outdoor amphitheatre through a curved wall of windows. The auditorium has a fully complemented stage with fly tower and scene room. Clay Chalkville was founded in 1996 to cut back on overcrowding at Hewitt-Trussville High and Junior High Schools. The school opened it doors on August 6 of that year along with Clay Chalkville Middle School. The current principal is Mr. Steve Laney with Ms. Kim Weaver, Mr. Steve Shankles, Mrs. Michelle Hayes, and Mrs. Julianna Coleman serving as Assistant Principals and Administrator of Curriculum.
[edit] Demographics
The average class size is 17.9 students and roughly 13% of CCHS students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
[edit] Sports
In 1999, the Cougars' football team won the Alabama Hish School Athletic Association Class 6A state championship. In 2003, the Cougars' baseball team won the 6A state championship. Women's and men's basketball teams have also advanced to post season games throughout the school's short history. The school also has golf, tennis, track, cross country, cheerleading, wrestling, soccer, and volleyball teams.
[edit] Student Life
The school is on a four class schedule. School ends at 3:00 pm CST (Central Standard Time) Tuesday-Friday and at 2:45 pm CST on Mondays.
[edit] Band
The Clay-Chalkville band is under the direction of Mr. Wallace, Mr. Brewer, Dr. Walker, and Mr. Williams. In 2007 the Cougar marching band has won best in class at both of the competitions that they competed in.
[edit] Alma Mater
Clay-Chalkville High we sing our praise to you.
Silver and Blue we pledge our hearts be true.
Here, in this valley with maple, oak, and pine
Stands proud our Alma Mater Clay-Chalkville High.
These sacred halls render knowledge.
Lend us the Cougar's strength for tomorrow's outstretched hand.
We promise to treasure and keep for a lifetime
cherished memories tender and strong.
We will uphold her in everything we do.
Clay-Chalkville High forever we'll be true.
