| Coral Gables Senior High School | |
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| Established | September 1950 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Mr. Adolfo Costa |
| Students | 3,300[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Coral Gables, Florida, USA |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Crimson and Grey |
| Mascot | Cavaliers |
| School hours | 7:15 AM to 2:20 PM |
| Average class size | 37 |
| School Motto | Dirigo (Latin for "I lead") |
| Website | cghs.dadeschools.net |
Coral Gables Senior High School is a secondary school located at 450 Bird Road in Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
Coral Gables SHS opened its doors in 1950; its architectural design reflects a Spanish influence with its open courtyards adorned with water fountains. New buildings have been added to its 26-acre (110,000 m2) campus, most recently a three-story building.
Coral Gables SHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The last review took place in the spring of 2006. The instructional faculty consists of 183 teachers. Eighty-two members of the faculty have a Masters degree and six faculty members have earned a Doctorate degree. Coral Gables High School was one of only twelve high schools in the nation to win the Siemens Foundation's Award for Advanced Placement. It also ranks 221st in Newsweek's Top 1,000 U.S. Schools.[2]
Coral Gables SHS is served by the Miami Metrorail at the Douglas Road Station.
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Coral Gables SHS student reflects the ethnic makeup of Miami-Dade County. Coral Gables SHS is 80% Hispanic (of any race), 10% Black, 8% White non-Hispanic and 2% Asian/other.[3]
highlights is the Coral Gables SHS newspaper. It has been in circulation since 1960. It was under the direction of Brenda Feldman for more than 25 years. The adviser is Melissa Nieves. highlights runs from 16 to 20 pages, and it includes News, Opinion, Insight, Features, The Scene, and Sports sections. The staff ranges from 30-40 members. It participates in the Florida Scholastic Press Association's (FSPA) district and state-wide conventions, and has received the top 'All-Florida' award for several years (most recently at the 2011 FSPA Convention). The staff's work has been nationally recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA).
Catharsis is the Literary Magazine of Coral Gables SHS. In the 1980s and 1990s the magazine, then called Encore , was under the direction of Miriam Rosen, but the magazine took a hiatus for several years. Recently, the magazine has been revamped and revived under the direction of adviser Camile Betances. The 30 member staff produced its first magazine under the new name in June 2010 and has been accepted to membership in the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA).[4]
The Gablettes are Coral Gables SHS dance troupe. The Gablettes usually attend the NDA National Dance Championships in Orlando and the American Dance Alliance State Competition in Miami.
The Coral Gables Band of Distinction is a student group dedicated to music. The group contribute to the community by entertaining at pep-rallies, football games and competitions. Band members participate in competitions such as the Florida Bandmasters Association's solo and ensemble competitions.
In summer members of the band participate in various outdoor events to get into shape for band camp. In autumn they participate in marching season, where along with the Gables Guard, they perform weekly at football games. In spring they perform indoors.
The Gables Guard is the color guard of Coral Gables SHS. During the fall the band and color guard work in cooperation to perform at school football games and marching competitions. In winter the color guard performs and competes in indoor competitions. The Coral Gables Guard is well known for their intricate, innovative routines. Each member competes in the Florida Bandmasters Association solo and ensemble competitions.
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