Newberry High School (Florida)
| Newberry High School | |
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| Address | |
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400 SW 258th Street Newberry, Florida, 32669 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Motto | Newberry High School is committed to the success of all students. |
| School board | Alachua County Public Schools |
| Principal | Kevin Purvis |
| Staff | 65 |
| Enrollment | 605 (2016) |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Website | http://newberryhigh.sbac.edu/pages/NHS0261 |
Newberry High School is a public high school located at 400 SW 258th Street in the city of Newberry, Florida. It is a 1A school. The school offers a magnet program in criminal justice, numerous clubs, and an athletic program. NHS was rated an A school for the 2012-2013 school year.
Academics
Academy of Criminal Justice
Newberry High School's Academy of Criminal Justice magnet program was founded by Jackie Whitworth and it prepares students for careers in law enforcement. The curriculum includes classes in law enforcement, self-defense, and forensic investigation. Students participate in "Teen Court", the Sheriff’s Explorers program,[1] and the Guardian Ad Litem program. The magnet program is currently directed by Patrick Treese. Former directors of the program include Greg Smith and Jackie Whitworth.
Exceptional Student Education
The Exceptional Student Education Department serves students with special needs including, but not limited to: learning disabled, emotionally handicapped, physically impaired, speech and language impaired, and gifted. Each ESE student is assigned a case worker and an individualized education program based on their needs.
Extra curricular activities
There are twelve clubs at Newberry High School. The goal of the clubs is to promote active leadership, success, and achievement. The clubs are made up of Panthers in grades 9-12.
Band
The Newberry High School band is called the "Band of Pride".[2] The "Marching Band" can be seen at every home game, and some away games. The "Marching Band" also travels to many competitions throughout August and November. The "Band of Pride" received 2nd place overall at the FMBC state competition in 2013. The "Band of Pride" has also been invited to the Memorial Day Parade in 2015. The concert band went to state for MPA district assessment 2015 and received an overall Superior rating. The Symphonic Band will be performing several concerts including Winter, Spring, etc.
Athletics
Newberry High School's mascot is the "Panthers" or "Fighting Panthers". The girls' athletic teams use the name "Lady Panthers". The school offers eleven sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, lacrosse, and weightlifting
Newberry offers Varsity and Junior Varsity teams in both girls' and boys' basketball.
The high school's cheerleaders are split into the NHS Football Cheerleaders, the NHS Basketball Cheerleaders, and the NHS Competition Cheerleaders. The school also offers both Girls and Boys Weightlifting teams, a baseball team, a softball team, a volleyball team, a track and field team, a soccer team, a lacrosse team, and tennis team.
References
- ↑ http://www.sbac.edu/~wpops/magnetprograms/Guidelines.html
- ↑ http://www.nhsbandofpride.org/?page_id=2
External links
Coordinates: 29°38′34″N 82°36′54″W / 29.6427668°N 82.6150328°W