Port Charlotte High School

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Port Charlotte High School
Yes, I am a Pirate!
Address
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, Florida, 33948
United States of America
Information
Principal Steve Dionisio
Staff 180 [1]
Students 2,250[2]
Faculty 110 [1]
Type Public
Grades 9-12
Campus Suburban
Athletics Florida High School Athletic Association
Mascot Pirate[1]
School color(s)      Black
     Red
     White [1]
Founded 1982
Homepage http://www.portcharlottehigh.net/

Port Charlotte High School (PCHS) is a four-year, comprehensive, public high school located in Port Charlotte, Florida, USA. The school opened in 1982 and its mascot is the pirate.[1] It is operated by Charlotte County Public Schools.[2] With 2,250 students enrolled in grades Grades 9 through 12, Port Charlotte High School has more students than any other public high school in Charlotte County, Florida.[2][3][4]. Enrollment was traditionally based on students' geographic locations, [5] but is now by choice under the more recently created open enrollment program [6]. The school's main feeders are Murdock Middle School, Port Charlotte Middle School, and Punta Gorda Middle School. The school's top rivals are Charlotte High School, Lemon Bay High School, and North Port High School. The property value of the school is $15,797,719 USD.[7]

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[edit] History

PCHS Pirate Pride poster seen on the walls throughout the PCHS campus as well as on the back of the PCHS Student Planner. Pirate P-R-I-D-E is "Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence."
PCHS Pirate Pride poster seen on the walls throughout the PCHS campus as well as on the back of the PCHS Student Planner. Pirate P-R-I-D-E is "Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence."

PCHS has experienced growth through its twenty-five years of existence. The campus structure has grown with the population. The school was originally built in 1981, but it opened its doors in 1982. The original "G" and "B" buildings were completed in 1983. The auditorium was built in 1984. The science building, also known as A building, was built in 1987. The BB building was built in 1990. A swimming pool was added in 1991. The "C building", which houses the library and some classrooms, was built in 2001. In 2003, the new "B building", the two story academic classroom building, was finished. In 2007, the new gym was finished. The new gym did not replace the older one, but rather, was an addition.[1][7]

In 2004, Hurricane Charley brought stressful times to people in Port Charlotte. Although Port Charlotte High School was not damaged by the hurricane, other regional high schools suffered significant damage. In the aftermath, Port Charlotte High School shared its facility with the students of Charlotte High School, with Port Charlotte High School students attending morning class and Charlotte High School students attending in the evening.[8]

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Notable teachers / staff

  • Robert Johnson, a social studies teacher at PCHS, was recognized by the Florida Department of Education as Charlotte County's teacher of the year in 2008.[11] He was also one of the state finalists.[12]

[edit] Academics

Port Charlotte High School cuurently has 15 English teachers, 17 math teachers, 8 intensive reading teachers, 14 science teachers, 15 social studies teachers, 8 foreign language teachers, 14 vocational teachers, 5 exceptional student education (for students with disabilities) teachers, and 1 ESOL teacher. Each teacher may have up to six classes per day, but most, if not all teachers use at least one period as a planning period. The curriculum is based on the Sunshine State Standards.

Port Charlotte High School Accountability Report[13]
School Year School Grade School Year School Grade
1998-99 C 2002-03 C
1999-00 C 2003-04 C
2000-01 C 2004-05 C
2001-02 A 2005-06 B
  • These grades are based on FCAT testing.

[edit] Clubs and activities

An example of a certificate of promotion issued to advancing cadets of the NJROTC program at PCHS.
An example of a certificate of promotion issued to advancing cadets of the NJROTC program at PCHS.

Port Charlotte High School has many clubs and groups, including Academic Team Challenge (A-Team), Beta Club, Book Club, Creative Writing Club, Dance Team, DECA, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), French Club, Games Club, Interact Club, Key Club, Mock Trial Team, Model United Nations (MUN), Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), Pirate Crew, Pride of Port Charlotte Marching Band, Recruitment & Educational Assistance for Careers In Health (REACH), Red Cross Club, Scholars Club, Silver Cord, Spanish Club, Student Government Association, Thespian Society, Tri-M Music Society, Water Polo, and Yearbook Team.[14] Key Club, an organization for High School students, is operated by the Kiwanis Club.[14]

The school also offers athletic programs in football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, cheerleading, wrestling, soccer, volleyball, bowling, swimming, lacrosse, and weightlifting.[15]

[edit] Model United Nations

The school's Model United Nations (MUN) is frequently recognized for its performance at conferences at both the national and international level.[16] The team has won honors at both national and international conferences, as well as multiple awards at noteworthy conferences at Yale University,[17] University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Brown University, and the Secondary Schools United Nations Symposium conference in Montreal, Canada.[14]

[edit] Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

For more information, see main article: Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) is a program allowing high school students to participate in the academic and physical training aspect of naval service, while also providing leadership opportunities to those involved in the program. It does not require a commitment to military service following high school graduation. Port Charlotte's NJROTC program was established in the early 1990s; since then, it has grown significantly. The company of cadets are overseen and instructed by two retired United States Navy personnel, who are in turn overseen by the United States Navy itself through the form of Area Managers. Port Charlotte's unit is a member of NJROTC Area Seven, and is known for service to its community.[18]

The Pirate NJROTC unit has received many awards over the years, including, but not limited to the "Distinguished Unit Award," which it has been awarded over seven consecutive academic years - 2001-2007.[19] The unit is a part of Area 7, which consists of units in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.[20]

The unit has four "teams" within its infrastructure that allow participating cadets to receive extracurricular training and experience of their choice: an armed and unarmed Drill Team, Color Guard, academic team, and a physical training ("PT") team. Previously, the unit also had a rifle team. The teams compete against other Area Seven units at colleges, universities, military installations, and other high schools. The teams also compete with other units across the United States.

[edit] Band

Port Charlotte High School's "Pride of Port Charlotte" Bands have consistently ranked among the top bands in the state of Florida for several years and has been (unofficially) recognized as the top band in Charlotte county for over 20 years. The Pride of Port Charlotte Barching Band has participated at many famous events, such as the Fiesta Bowl and the New York City Saint Patricks Day Parade among many others. The Pride Concert and Jazz Bands are also extremely successful, consistently receiving superior ratings from the Florida Bandmasters Association.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f About PCHS (HTML). Port Charlotte High School. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
  2. ^ a b c Port Charlotte High. Charlotte County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
  3. ^ Lemon Bay High School. Charlotte County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
  4. ^ Charlotte High School (Punta Gorda, Florida). Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
  5. ^ School Locator (HTML). Charlotte County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
  6. ^ School Choice. Charlotte County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
  7. ^ a b Real Property Record. Charlotte County Property Appraiser. Retrieved on 2008-01-20.
  8. ^ Press, Associated. "Students in Charlotte County to return to school after hurricane", news-press.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-30. 
  9. ^ a b Port Charlotte High School Athletic Department. Retrieved on 2007-12-30. “John Hall, class of '91, is a kicker for the Washington Redskins. Tony Hargrove, class of '01, is a defensive end for the Buffalo Bills.”
  10. ^ Naval Junior ROTC Cadets Earn Cash Awards for Academic Achievement (PDF). Naval Education and Training Command. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  11. ^ 2008 Florida District Teachers of the Year. Florida Department of Education. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
  12. ^ Florida Department of Education Macy's Teacher of the Year. Florida DOE. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
  13. ^ School Accountability Report. Florida Department of Education. Retrieved on 2008-02-23.
  14. ^ a b c Clubs & Activities (HTML). Port Charlotte High School. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
  15. ^ Yearbook, Team (2007). "Pieces of the Puzzle" (Port Charlotte High School yearbook). Marceline, Missouri, USA: Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc.. 
  16. ^ Best of the Best at Port Charlotte High School. Florida Department of Education. Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
  17. ^ "Port Charlotte HS Model UN Team Shines at Yale", Sun Coast Media Group Inc., 01/31/07. Retrieved on 2008-01-01. 
  18. ^ Henderson, Ann. "County's oldest yacht club honors commodores", Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-12-30. 
  19. ^ Awards (HTML). PCHS NJROTC. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  20. ^ Port Charlotte High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (HTML). PCHS NJROTC UNIT. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.

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