West Carter High School
West Carter High School (WCHS) is a high school located in Olive Hill, Kentucky and is part of the Carter County Schools System. The mascot is the Comet, and the colors are maroon, blue, and white. The school motto is "We Champion High Success". The current principal is John Baumgardner; the assistant principals are Karen Tackett and Sean Stewart.
Scheduling information
West Carter High School is now following "trimester" scheduling. Students are now able to choose a new schedule three times a year instead of one. This trimester scheduling is a great opportunity for students to earn 7.5 credits a year. All underclassman are required to take Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. Besides the "core" classes students may sign up for electives, which are classes based on goals and interests. (5)
Attendance
It is believed by the Carter Country Board of Education that there is a direct relationship between poor attendance and lack of achievement.
Illness of the student is excused, with parent note for up to 3 days per trimester. For longer than that limit a health care professional note is required.(4)
Athletics
Basketball- Boys
Basketball- Girls
Lady Comets basketball
The West Carter Lady Comet Team was founded in 1974. The West Carter Lady Comets brought the state championship home to Olive Hill for the first time in 2000. The coach at the time was John "Hop" Brown, and assistant coaches were Von Perry and Dana Smith. The girls who put forth the dedication and hard work to win the 2000 state championship were: Leah Frasier, Shelsa Hamilton, Cassondra Glover, Jenise James, Mandy Sterling, Megen Gearhart, Cathy Day, Kandi Brown, Shanna Shelton, Kayla Jones, Brooke Mullis, Nicki Burchett, Meghan Hillman, and Robin Butler.
Kandi Brown was named 'Most Valuable Player.' On the All Tournament team joining her was Megen Gearhart and Mandy Sterling.(6)
Extra-curricular eligibility
You must be passing 2/3 of your classes to engage in extracurricular, and they will be checked weekly.
Students leaving school early are not allowed to attend practice or a game.
Any student on out-of-school suspension shall not take part in any extra-curricular activity until the suspension has been lifted.(3)
Dress code
Shorts and skirts must be knee length.
No sleeveless tops and no tank top.
No undergarment to be seen.
No holes above the knee.
No hats, bandanas, ascots, or other headwear in the building.
No drug, alcohol, tobacco or otherwise inappropriate advertisement or logos. (1)
References
"West Carter High School - School Policies" Retrieved 2010-12-8.
"West Carter High School - Administration" Retrieved 2010-7-12.
"West Carter High School; Policies: Eligibility" Retrieved 2010-8-12.
"West Carter High School - Scheduling Guide" Retrieved 2010-7-12.
"West Carter High School - Sports Zone" Retrieved 2010-8-12.
"Congressional Record: In Honor of the West Carter Girls Basketball Team; Hon. Ken Lucas" Retrieved 2010-8-12