Gold Beach High School
| Gold Beach High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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29516 Ellensburg Avenue Gold Beach, Oregon, (Curry County) 97444  United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°24′31″N 124°25′17″W / 42.408544°N 124.421339°WCoordinates: 42°24′31″N 124°25′17″W / 42.408544°N 124.421339°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Central Curry School District |
| Principal | Tim Wilson[1][2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 175[2] |
| Color(s) | Black, gold, and green [1] |
| Athletics conference | OSAA 3a-2a Sunset Hybrid[1] |
| Mascot | Panther[1] |
| Website | ccsdgold.ss3.sharpschool.com |
Gold Beach High School is a public high school in Gold Beach, Oregon, United States.
Academics
In 2008, 100% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 67 students, 55 graduated, nine dropped out, and three received a modified diploma.[3][4]
The district requires all seniors to develop a senior project focusing on their career aspirations and goals. Volunteers from the county mentor students on these projects; over 40 volunteers donate more than 1000 hours of their time each year for such events.[5]
The school employs 11 teachers. Greg Brown began teaching at GBHS in 2002. He has an master's in education with an emphasis in special education and is in charge of the alternative education program.[6] Math classes are taught by Gretchen Anthony. She began teaching at GBHS in 1990.[7] Wood shop and metal shop classes are taught by Mark Becker. He also teaches the senior seminar class, which students are required to complete before graduating.[8] French and Global Studies are taught by Mike Bradbury.[9] Art is taught by Todd Lensing. He began working at GBHS in 2015.[10] Dana Newdall teaches P.E. and Health. She began teaching at GBHS in 1992.[11] The English classes are taught by Corrine McGinnis, a GBHS alumni who began teaching at GBHS full-time in 2010.[12] Kevin Swift teaches U.S. History, P.E., Civics and Current Events. He began working at GBHS in 1997.[13] The current science teacher is Kenneth Martin.[14]f
Clubs
Gold Beach High School has the National Honor Society. They also have a mathletes team who travels to Medford under the supervision of Mrs. Anthony. There is a French Club directed by Mr. Bradbury which goes on trips to other countries. Other clubs include Knowledge Bowl and Drama Club.
Sports
Gold Beach is known for its football program, previously coached by the school's athletic director Kevin Swift. Justin Storns took over as head coach as of the 2014/2015 season. The Gold Beach football team Camp has been operating since 1993, 16 years of that under the direction of Kevin Swift.[15] The team has won some championships recently.
The school also has cross country, volleyball, baseball, softball, wrestling and golf teams. The baseball team is coached by Greg Brown.[16]
References
- 1 2 3 4 http://www.osaa.org/schools.aspx/GoldBeach/
- 1 2 "Oregon School Directory 2008-09" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 139. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ↑ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ↑ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/page&mode=view&ID=830
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/22-Greg-Brown
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/24-Gretchen-Anthony
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/25-Mark-Becker
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/26-Michael-Bradbury
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/28-Jennifer-Miller
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/29-Dana-Newdall
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/31-Corrine-McGinnis
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/32-Kevin-Swift
- ↑ http://www.ccsd.k12.or.us/GBHS/Class/33-Nancy-Treneman
- ↑ http://www.gbftc.org/
- ↑ http://w3.osaa.org/scorecenter/schools/details/GoldBeach