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== '''Student Government Association''' (SGA) ==
== '''Student Government Association''' (SGA) ==


The SGA and Leadership Class has had a dominant presence at the [http://www.fasa.net/ Florida Association of Student Councils], and has been recognized accordingly. The Leadershipians most recently accomplished the following at the 2010 FASC States Competition:
The SGA and Leadership Class has had a dominant presence at the [http://www.fasa.net/ Florida Association of Student Councils], and has been recognized accordingly. However, little is accomplished schoolside, as pep rallies often recieve poor reviews from the student body. The Leadershipians most recently accomplished the following at the 2010 FASC States Competition:
* Gold Medallion Council
* Gold Medallion Council
* 1st Place School Spirit
* 1st Place School Spirit

Revision as of 02:05, 27 April 2011

Boca Raton Community High School
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Address
Map
1501 Northwest 15th Court

Boca Raton
,
Florida

United States
Coordinates26°21′44″N 80°07′00″W / 26.362254°N 80.116757°W / 26.362254; -80.116757
Information
TypePublic
Established1963[1]
School districtPalm Beach County School District
PrincipalGeoffrey McKee
Grades9 to 12
Number of students2776
Color(s)  Blue
  Gold
MascotBobcat
NewspaperThe Paw Print
WebsiteBoca Raton HS Home Page

Boca Raton Community High School is a public, coeducational high school that is part of the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida. The school has been rated an "A" school each consecutive year by the Florida Department of Education since the year 2005. In 2010, Boca High ranked 62 in the 2010 Newsweek list of the 1,000 Top High Schools.[2]

The school is located at 1501 N.W. 15th Ct., Boca Raton, FL 33486[3].

Campus

In 2002, the school was almost entirely demolished, and then reconstructed as a new, fully functional, state-of-the-art campus. There is a brand new science building.

In August 2007, the building of a new stadium began, and it was finished by July 2008. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the stadium will feature FieldTurf, a type of artificial turf with a thin, blade-like carpet that will allow use no matter what the weather. The new turf is also twice as soft as the previous field, so falling on it is safer[4]. The installation of the artificial turf is the first for any school in the Palm Beach County School District, according to Jim Cartmill, assistant director of program management with the School Board.

The stadium features a nine-lane track, bleachers that stretch from goal line to goal line (for the home team fans)and from 10-yard line to 10-yard line (for visitors), with seating for up to 4,025 people. That's about 1,000 more seats than the old stadium held. The stadium is accessible to the handicapped. It also has a pole vault and high jump, along with seven new lighted tennis courts. Also, an Olympic-sized swimming pool was added and opened in early 2011.[5].

Student body

Statistics

  • Student-Teacher ratio is 1:17.
  • 41% of teachers have Advanced Degrees.
  • The average number of years teachers spend teaching is 10.

Student ethnicity

Student Ethnicity is as follows:[6]

  • White 48%
  • Hispanic 19%
  • Black 25%
  • Multiracial 4%
  • Asian/Pacific Islander 3%
  • American Indian/Alaskan Native <1%

Student subgroups

Statistics:[7]

  • Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 21%
  • Students with disabilities 11%
  • Gifted students 2%
  • English language learners 6%

Academics

FCAT scores

2009 Passing Rate:

Grade 9

  • Reading 70% (State Average: 49%)
  • Math 85% (State Average: 68%)

Grade 10

  • Reading 58% (State Average: 37%)
  • Math 89% (State Average: 69%)
  • Writing 89% (State Average: 77%)

Grade 11

  • Science 53% (State Average: 37%)[8]
Year School Grade
1999 C
2000 C
2001 C
2002 C
2003 B
2004 B
2005 A
2006 A
2007 A
2008 A+
2009 A[9]

STEM Program

Boca High is known for its magnet program, called STEM. This stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and was started during the 2004-2005 school year.

Boca Raton High School's first class of STEM graduates, the Class of 2008, have enrolled in honors programs at top Florida universities such as Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, and University of Miami, as well as the nation's finest institutions, including Brigham Young University, Cornell University, Emory University, Harvard University, Nova Southeastern University, United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Dartmouth University, Northwestern University, and University of Wisconsin. Every STEM graduate qualified for a Bright Futures Scholarship and several qualified for substantial financial aid from out of state universities.

Advanced placement

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:

  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language & Culture
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Geography: Human
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • German Language
  • Physics B
  • Physics C
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • U.S. History
  • World History[11]

AICE Curriculum

Recently, Boca Raton High School began to offer AICE classes, or Advanced International Certificate of Educatoin. These courses are college accredited throughout universities in Florida; AICE is run by the University of Cambridge in England. The following AICE classes and standardized tests are offered at Boca Raton High School:

  • AICE US History
  • AICE Psychology
  • AICE International History
  • AICE Sociology
  • AICE Thinking Skills
  • AICE General Paper
  • AICE English Langauge
  • AICE Spanish Language
  • AICE Business
  • AICE Art and Design I
  • AICE Art and Design II
  • AICE Marine Science
  • AICE Biology
  • AICE General Math
  • AICE Chemistry

Athletics

There has been a history of competitive rivalry with the neighboring high school, West Boca Highschool, in football. In soccer, however, the rivalry is with Spanish River High School.

Types of sports offered

As of 2008:

  • Baseball: Junior Varsity, Varsity
  • Basketball: Girls', Boys'- Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
  • Bowling: Girls', Boys'- Varsity
  • Cross-Country
  • Football: Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
  • Intermural Flag Football
  • Lacrosse: Girls', Boys'
  • Marching Band
  • Soccer: Girls', Boys'- Junior Varsity, Varsity
  • Softball: Junior Varsity, Varsity
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track/Field
  • Water Polo: Girls', Boys'
  • Weightlifting: Varsity
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Ice Hockey
  • Volleyball: Girls', Boys'
  • Wrestling: Junior Varsity, Varsity

Achievements

Swimming:

  • In 2008, after two years of near misses, the girls' team won the state championship. The boys' team placed 37th in 2007, and followed with third in 2008; the second-highest finish in school history[12]. As of 2008, the swim team is coached by Eric Hill.

Soccer: In 2010, the boys' varsity soccer team finished first in Florida.

  • In 2009, the boys' varsity soccer team finished 2nd in the state championship.

Boys Lacrosse:

  • In 2009, the Varsity lacrosse team went 10-6 before losing to Spanish River 6-5 in the district semifinals. Since 2008, the Boys Lacrosse program is led by Matt Paolano.

Cross Country: In 2008 the boys cross country team defeated St.Thomas Aquinas to capture its first district title in 13 years. The boys team is coached by John Combs.

Marching Band:

  • In 2010, the PRIDE of the Gold Coast Marching Band, directed by Laura Beard, won 2nd place in the FMBC State Finals.

Student Government Association (SGA)

The SGA and Leadership Class has had a dominant presence at the Florida Association of Student Councils, and has been recognized accordingly. However, little is accomplished schoolside, as pep rallies often recieve poor reviews from the student body. The Leadershipians most recently accomplished the following at the 2010 FASC States Competition:

  • Gold Medallion Council
  • 1st Place School Spirit
  • 1st Place Community Service
  • 1st Place Membership Motivation
  • 2nd Place Environmental Concerns
  • 2nd Place Citizenship Development
  • 3rd Place Faculty and Staff Relations[13]

Boca Raton NJROTC

2010 Nationals Competing Team
2010 Florida State Champions

The Bobcat Battalion was started in 1994 by Lieutenant Commander Kenneth A. Bingham, USN (Ret.) and Chief Petty Officer Edwin A. Morales, USN (Ret.). It has since become one of the best in the nation.[14] The Battalion consists of four companies, with approximately 180 cadets in the unit as of 2010. Cadets' daily curriculum involves academics, physical training (PT) and general knowledge on life in the United States navy. The JROTC main goal is to develop informed citizens. Recognition:

  • 1st place 2011 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 1st place 2011 Florida State Championship
  • 3rd place 2010 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 1st Place 2010 Florida State Championship
  • 2nd Place 2009 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 1st Place 2008 Academic Team at Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 2nd Place 2008 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 2nd Place 2007 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 2nd Place 2007 Florida State Championship
  • 2nd Place 2006 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 3rd Place 2006 Florida State Championship
  • 4th Place at 2005 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 2nd Place, 2005 Florida State Championship
  • 6th Place at 2004 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 1st Place at 2004 Florida State Championship
  • 3rd Place at 2003 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 2002 Top NJROTC Unit in Area 7
  • 2nd Place at 2001 Navy Nationals in Pensacola
  • 3rd Place at 2000 Navy Nationals in Chicago
  • 3rd Place at 1999 Navy Nationals in Chicago
  • 2nd Place at 1998 Navy Nationals in San Diego
  • 5th Place at 1997 Navy Nationals in College Station Texas

References

  1. ^ Boca Raton High School Profile
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ [1501 N.W. 15th Ct., Boca Raton, FL 33486 Boca High School Location]
  4. ^ New Stadium for Boca Raton Community High School
  5. ^ New Stadium
  6. ^ Student Ethnicity
  7. ^ Student Subgroups
  8. ^ [2]
  9. ^ "Search 2009 FCAT Results for Florida Schools". 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
  10. ^ Post-STEM Studies
  11. ^ Advanced Placement Information
  12. ^ 2008 State Title
  13. ^ http://www.fasa.net/upload_documents/FASCwinners2010.pdf
  14. ^ Boca Raton Community High NJROTC
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