2009-10 School Yr. - Choctawhatchee High School

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Welcome to Choctawhatchee High School Choctawhatchee High School is one of three comprehensive public high schools in the greater Fort Walton Beach area. “Choctaw” has a student population of approximately 1700 students, coming from diverse backgrounds. In 2008, the Okaloosa School District was recognized by the Florida Department of Education as one of the top school districts in Florida for the sixth year in a row. Accreditation: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools recognizes Choctawhatchee High School for it achievements in maintaining the strict association program criteria and providing excellent secondary instruction. Staff: Our faculty is rich in experience and knowledge. Teaching assignments are closely tied to individual training and experience to ensure that qualified personnel are assigned to each classroom. Support staff and personnel have training and experience related to their fields. Administrators and coordinators have the proper credentials and training to fulfill the responsibilities of their positions. Through tradition, experience, and professionalism, the people of Choctaw shine as its most precious resource. Curriculum: Administrators and teachers use assessment data to drive instructional decision-making. Students are provided with constructive, specific, and timely feedback that clearly informs them of the next steps required to become expert learners. The department chairpersons work with the School Advisory Council and the administration to ensure the curriculum is aligned and properly documented for state and district agencies. Programs: Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate program, and the Engineering, Information Technology and Culinary Arts programs offer specific high-level coursework that prepares goal oriented students for the competitive college and career arenas. The Aviation Institute is a technical program that offers a broad spectrum of coursework geared toward a career in the aviation industry for all interested students. English Language Learners, Exceptional Student Education, and Air Force Junior ROTC are specialized programs that focus on specific skills and student needs. Student activities: CHS offers band, chorus, visual arts, drama, Student Council, Minority Council and many other opportunities for student involvement. Sports offered (FL District 1, 4A) are baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance team, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, weightlifting, wrestling, and volleyball. Community: Choctawhatchee High School is more to the community than brick and mortar along Racetrack Road. The school, as a center of learning, generates financial support from local businesses and emotional connections with generations of graduates and staff. For 57 years “Big Green” has stood tall throughout the Panhandle of Northwest Florida for its academic and athletic accomplishments. Choctawhatchee High School has a long history of tradition and spirit that stems from years of producing successful student experiences. The pride of Choctaw continues to grow strong as innovations and upgrades occur each year. In short, Choctawhatchee High School and the surrounding community are inseparable. Each needs the other and each makes the other a better place. 3
District Personnel and CHS Administration Okaloosa County School District Alexis Tibbetts, Superintendent of Schools School Board Members Cindy Frakes ............................................................................................ District 1 Chuck Kelley, Chairperson........................................................................ District 2 Rodney Walker ......................................................................................... District 3 Cathy Thigpen ........................................................................................... District 4 Howard Hill ................................................................................................ District 5 CHS Leadership Team Cindy Gates .............................................................................................. Principal Lee Hale .................................................................................... Assistant Principal Rick Soria ................................................................................... Assistant Principal Andy Snaith ................................................................................. Dean of Students Adela Mandel ........................................................................ Curriculum Specialist Mary Kate Keck .......................................... Director, Guidance & Student Services Greg Thomas ................................................................................. Athletic Director Tom Henry ....................................................................... School Resource Officer Jacqee Kitchens ............................................................... School Resource Officer Guidance & Student Services Judy Ring (students with last names A-L) ...............................................Counselor Kay Brock (students with last names M-Z) .............................................Counselor Carol Bernich ................................................. Staffing Specialist/ESE Coordinator Judy Kane .................................................................................. IB/AP Coordinator Department Chairpersons Major Teofil Sluschewski .................................................................................... AFJROTC Bill Martin ....................................................................................................................... Art Leo Murphy ............................................................................................... Aviation Institute Megan Million ...................................................................................... Business Education Beverly Pedersen .................................................................................................... English Donna Moorer .............................................................................................................. ESE Ginny Hess ......................................................................... Family and Consumer Science Rose Applegate ...................................................................................... Foreign Language Dianne Grady .................................................................................................. Mathematics Jacque Hale .................................................................................................. Media Center Chad Hannah ............................................................................................................. Music Sheryl Murphy ....................................................................................... Physical Education Elaine Hagan .......................................................................................................... Science Marilyn Gentry .............................................................................................. Social Studies 4
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