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{{Infobox Secondary school |
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| name = Elizabeth Cobb Middle School |
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| logo = [[Image:Cobb_logo.gif]] |
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| motto = Follow in Our Footsteps/Lion Cub (Changed 1997) |
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| established = 1954 |
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| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] [[coeducational]] [[secondary school|secondary]] |
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| grades = 6–8 |
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| principal = Dr. Shelly Bell |
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| city = [[Tallahassee]] |
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| state = [[Florida]] |
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| country = [[USA]] |
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| enrollment = 798 |
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| mascot = Cub |
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| colors = [[Purple]] and [[White]] |
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| website = http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us |
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'''Elizabeth Cobb Middle School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[middle school]] in [[Tallahassee, Florida|Tallahassee]], [[Florida]]. It is the oldest public middle school in the city. The school completed construction in 1954, originally consisting of only 6 classrooms and hosting only the seventh grade. A [[gym|gymnasium]] was constructed in 1965, and a graphic arts building and a new classroom wing were added in 1977 and 1985, respectively. Two more wings were added in 1992 and 2008.<ref>http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us/School%20Documents/2010.2011%20STUDENT%20HANDBOOK.pdf</ref> As of 2008, there were 798 students enrolled.<ref>http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/spar/Document%20Library/1/SPARS_COBB_2010-09-15_10-44-AM.pdf</ref> |
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The school's [[mascot]] is the [[Cub]], and the school colors are Purple and White. |
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Cobb is notable for its science and mathematics [[Magnet school|magnet program]]. Cobb has also won local, state, and national awards in the arts.<ref>http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us/Magnet%20Program/Magnet%20Brochure.pdf</ref> |
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==Mission statement== |
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"Our mission is to provide high standards of education in a caring and safe learning environment that prepares all students for high school and beyond." |
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==School Performance== |
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Cobb Middle School has earned an "A" as its school grade every year since 2007 or earlier. The other Leon County middle schools that have earned straight As for the past four years are Deerlake, [[Raa Middle School|Raa]], and Swift Creek.<ref>http://www.leonschools.net/newLCShomeFiles/curric_Instruc_Files/testing_assessment/2010_2011_files/Middle_School_Grades_2008-2010_Final.pdf</ref> |
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===Magnet Program=== |
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Cobb Middle School is a science and technology [[magnet school]] and has earned grants for implementing technology such as smartboards in the classroom. The curriculum includes opportunities for advanced classes and high school credit hours in science, math, language arts, foreign languages, and the performing arts.<ref>http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us/Magnet%20Program/Magnet%20Brochure.pdf</ref> |
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==Administration== |
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*'''Principal:''' Shelly Bell |
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*'''Assistant Principal:''' Richard Holmes |
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*'''Assistant Principal for Curriculum:''' Giselle Marsh |
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==Athletics== |
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*'''Boys' sports''' |
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**[[Basketball]] |
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**[[Cross country running|Cross country]] |
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**[[American football|Football]] (Tackle and [[Flag football|Flag]]) |
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**[[Golf]] |
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**[[Soccer]] |
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**[[Track and field]] |
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**[[Volleyball]] |
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*'''Girls' sports''' |
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**[[Cheerleading]] |
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**[[Basketball]] |
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**[[Softball]] |
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**[[Cross country running|Cross country]] |
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**[[American football|Football]] (Tackle and [[Flag football|Flag]]) |
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**[[Golf]] |
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**[[Soccer]] |
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**[[Track and field]] |
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**[[Volleyball]] |
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==Other clubs== |
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Cobb has many student clubs and organizations including: |
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*Science Fair |
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*History Fair |
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*[[Mu Alpha Theta]] |
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*[[Spelling Bee]] |
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*[[Brain Bowl]] |
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*[[National Beta Club|Junior Beta Club]] |
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*[[Book Club]] |
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*Garden Club |
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*[[Students Working Against Tobacco|SWAT]] |
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*[[Student Government Association]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us Official site] |
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{{Coord|30.45199|N|84.26811|W|source:Google Earth|display=title}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cobb Middle School, Elizabeth}} |
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[[Category:Schools in Tallahassee, Florida]] |
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[[Category:Middle schools in Florida]] |
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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1954]] |
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