Freedom High School (Tampa, Florida)

Freedom High School
Location
17410 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, Florida, United States
Information
Type Public School
Motto Home of the Patriots
Established 2002
Principal Chris Farkas
Staff 80
Faculty 120
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2151
Color(s) Red, White, and Blue             
Mascot Patriots
Newspaper Revolution
Affiliations Hillsborough County Public Schools
Website Freedom High Online

Freedom High School is a part of the Hillsborough County Public School District. Located in New Tampa it serves students in grades 9-12. Freedom High School was named in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Contents

Demographics[1]

Here are the current 2010 demographic make ups.
49.93% White, non-Hispanic
27.02% Hispanic
16.06% Black, non-Hispanic
4.10% Multi-Racial
2.38% Asian/Pacific Islander
0.51% American Indian/Alaskan Native

==Administration==[2]

Principal: Christopher Farkas
Assistant Principal for Curriculum: Rosemary Owens
Assistant Principal for Administration: Eli Thomas
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs: Marisa Carmody
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs: Joe Costanzo
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs: Chad Pears

==Media==[3] TV: Patriot Primetime
Sponsor: Sean Marcus
Newspaper: Revolution Sponsor: Sean Marcus
Web site: freedom.mysdhc.org
Webmaster: Jeff J. Pelzer
Yearbook: Addicted to Freedom
Sponsor: Autum Hernandez
Media Specialist: Sharon Schram

Languages and language programs

Activities and programs

Band

The Freedom High School Band has more than doubled in size since the schools' opening. They have earned a top rating of Superior in marching band for the shows Queen in 2003, Aerosmith in 2004, Phantom of the Opera in 2005, Fusion in 2007, Helios in 2008, Espionage in 2010, and The Sound of Silence in 2011. Many Superiors have also been earned by the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band at district and state level. The Freedom High School Jazz Band performs locally on many occasions and traveled to San Antonio, Texas (2008) where they earned a Superior rating, as well as having selected students winning various solo awards. Many of the band members consistently make All-County and/or All-State Bands and also participate in district and state level FBA Solo and Ensemble, where many receive Superior ratings as well.

Clubs[4]

Armed Forces
African American Studies
AVID
Best Buddies
Beta
Book
Café Freedom
Chess
Computer Science
Deca
Debate
Drama/Thespians
FBLA
FFA
Fishing
FPSA
French Honor Society
Freshman Class
Gay-Straight Alliance
German Club
German Honor Society
Green
Interact
International Studies
Junior Class
Key Club
Lacrosse
Latin Dance Club
Latin Honor Society
Lerss Than One
Mu-Alpha Theta
National Art Society
National Honor Society
NJROTC
Patriot Primetime/LCA
PAC
Pink
Ping Pong
Pink
P.O.I.S.E.D.
SADD
Science
Science Fiction
Senior Class
Sophomore Class
Spanish Honor Society
Step Team
Teens Inspired
Tech Support
Tri-Athlete
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Youth in Government Zombie Survival

Sports[5]

Fall Sports
Cross Country (B/G)
Football (B)
Golf (B/G)
Swimming (B/G) Volleyball (G) Hockey(B) Marching Band(B/G)

Winter Sports
Basketball (B/G)
Soccer (B/G)
Wrestling (B)

Spring Sports
Baseball (B)
Flag Football (G)
Softball (G)
Tennis (B/G)
Track and Field (B/G)

FHS Athletic Director: Mr. Elijah Thomas, Jr.
FHS Athletic Secretary: Mrs. AnneMarie Gunderson

School-to-Career (technical and career training)

Agribusiness / Natural Resources, Business Technology, Marketing, Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences

Advanced Placement Courses

Science

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science.

Social Studies

Comparative Politics, European History, Human Geography, Macro Economics, Micro Economics, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History.

Math

Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science A

English

English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition

Electives

Art / General Portfolio, French, Spanish.

Vision/Mission[6]

Freedom High School Vision:
Freedom High School will provide a safe and caring environment with an academic focus, which will foster students' growth, responsibility and positive self-esteem to develop motivated, self-disciplined individuals who will reach their academic and career potentials. Freedom High School will provide a learning environment which will foster students' positive high school experience to develop motivated, self-disciplined individuals who will reach their academic and career potentials.
Freedom High School Mission:
Our students will excel in a challenging and diverse culture as creative, resourceful citizens of society. Students will have pride and respect in themselves, their school, their community and their country.

School Ranking[7]

2009-2010 - B
2008-2009 - C
2007-2008 - A
2006-2007 - B
2005-2006 - B
2004-2005 - B
2003-2004 - B
Ratings are based on FCAT scores.

Leadership

In June, 2008, principal Richard Bartels retired. Mr. Bartels was the first principal of Freedom High School and helped to open the school in 2002. Christopher Farkas, formerly from Tampa Bay Technical High School, is the current principal.

References

  1. ^ "Freedom High School Demographics". Hillsborough County Public Schools. 2009. http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/schools/School_Info.asp. Retrieved 2009-05-14. 
  2. ^ http://freedom.mysdhc.org/administration/home%20page
  3. ^ http://freedom.mysdhc.org/home%20page
  4. ^ "Freedom High School Clubs". Hillsborough County Public Schools. 2009. http://freedom.mysdhc.org/clubs/home%20page. Retrieved 2009-05-14. 
  5. ^ "Freedom High School Athletics". Hillsborough County Public Schools. 2009. http://freedom.mysdhc.org/athletics/home%20page. Retrieved 2009-05-14. 
  6. ^ "Freedom High School". Hillsborough County Public Schools. 2009. http://freedom.mysdhc.org. Retrieved 2009-05-14. 
  7. ^ http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/default.asp

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