Gateway High School (Kissimmee, Florida)

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Gateway High School
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An International Baccalaureate School
Location
Kissimmee, Florida
United States
Information
School district Osceola county
Affiliation(s) None
Principal Susan Dupree

assistant principal =Dr. Maria Carroll, Dr. Alan Hilliard, Mr. George Sullivan
Enrollment

2300
Type Public
Grades 9-12
Campus Suburban
Campus size Half Mile in Length
Mascot Black Panther
Color(s) Black, Silver, and Red
Established 1985--
Senior Class President
Homepage GHS

Gateway High School is located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is home to Osceola County's International Baccalaureate Program and is also the site for one of the largest Performing Arts Centers in the county, which houses the prestigious Thespian Society, known for it's various productions and awards won at the Florida Thespian Competition. The mission of Gateway High School is to enhance the students' academic, artistic, social, and technological skills to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society.

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[edit] Academic Departments

Art Education Business Education Career Paths Drama Dual Enrollment English ESE ESOL Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Health /Physical Education Industrial Education International Baccalaureate Marine Corps Junior ROTC Marketing Mathematics Media /Technology Music Public Service Science Social Studies

[edit] Extracurricular Activities

Gateway High School hosts numerous extracurricular activities. In the 2007-2008 school year, the school is most known for an active International Club, BETA Club, Quiz Bowl Team, Fellowship for Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Business Professionals of America, Panther Knights, Drama Club, Debate Club, Kids Aid Society, DECA, Key Club, Spanish National Honor Society, German National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Senior Class, Junior Class, National Honor Society, and Student Government. There are also committees in which students, parents, and teachers may voice their opinions such as SAC and STAC.

[edit] Drama Club

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Gateway High School's Drama Club has had its ups and downs over the past five to seven years. In 2003 the school was selected to bring their production of Little Shop of Horrors to Tampa to perform for the Florida State Thespians State Competition. The following year Clayton Guiltner took Anne Harris' position as the Theatre Instructor and continued to lead the evolution of the club, producing several highly successful productions, including Into the Woods," I Hate Hamlet," Honk!," and "The Love of Three Oranges." For the 07/08 school year Donald Rupe took his place as the troupe's director. Coincidentally, Donald Rupe graduated from Gateway High School in 2003, making him the youngest Drama Teacher in Gateway's history.

07/08 History: The Drama Department has finished its 07/08 season! The club began its production season with Charlotte's Web (November 29th-30th and December 1st) and continued its line up with The Nerd (February 29th) and Big River, (April 24th-26th). At District IE Competition, Gateway High School garnered 3 Best in Show Awards, as well as over 20 total "Superior" ratings. The club also attended the District One-Act competition where it received a "Superior" and "Best Ensemble" award. This was the first time the club attended one-act festival in several years. At State Festival in April the club received 4 "Superior" ratings. Director: Mr. Donald Rupe

06/07 History: Director: Mr. Clayton Guiltner

[edit] Athletic Teams at Gateway

[edit] Marine Corps JROTC PROGRAM

A program that teaches unity, justice, and how to be a model citizen and how all cadets in this program can give back to the community and to show their love for their Country. All cadets will learn military values and discipline and all have no obligation to join the military.

[edit] Media

Gateway was nominated for Cool School of the Week from My Fox Orlando in November 2007.[citation needed]

[edit] Students

School Enrollment: 2713
White students: 615
Black students: 294
Hispanic students: 1689
Asian students: 112
Native American students: 3
Female students: 1287
Male students: 1426
Students with disabilities: 10.6%
Stability: 92.0%
School grade: D
Dropout rate: 3.7%
High School graduation rate: 67.5%

[edit] Students Per Grade

Freshmen: 752
Sophomore: 562
Juniors: 678

[edit] Incidents of Crime And Violence

  Violent Acts Against Persons: 234
  Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: 22
  Vandalism of Property: 89
  Fighting and Harassment: 96
  Weapons Possession: 13
  Other Nonviolent Incidents and Disorderly Conduct: 16
  
  Total: 454 Incidents of Crime and Violence

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