Nova High School

Nova High School
Nova High School
Nova High Logo
We do the right thing
Address
3600 COLLEGE AVENUE
Davie, Florida, (Broward), 33314
 United States
Information
School type Public high school Public Secondary
Established 1960
Founded 1960
Opened 1961
Founder Ford
Status Open
Closed TBD
School board BCPS
School district 1
Superintendent TBD
School number 1821
School code 1281
President Talha Hashmi
Administrator Mr. Darren Schultz
Principal Mr. John LaCasse
Asst. Principal Debra Hubert-09th Grade
Ricky Chiappelli-10th Grade
Christine Sexton-11th Grade
Olayemi Awofadeju-12 Grade
Head of school John LaCasse
Grades 9-12
Age range 14-19
Enrollment 2658
Number of students 2548
Average class size 25
Classes offered All Advance Placements classes plus elective and core classes
Language English
Hours in school day 9:20 - 4:20
Campus size Current Holding of 5,000 students everyday.
Campus type Suburban
Color(s) Green & Gold
Slogan At Nova, We do the right thing.
Fight song Across the field (Ohio State)
Athletics Mr. Pat McQuaid
Athletics conference Broward County Athletic Association (District 5A)
Sports All FHSAA Suports
Mascot Titan & NT
Team name Titans
Rival St. Thomas Aquinas High School|
Newspaper 'Titan Times'
Yearbook Olympian
Feeder schools Nova Middle School
Affiliation FHSAA
Debate Coaches Lisa Miller & Casey Miller
Student Government Association Head (SGA) LeeAnn Niesel
Athletic Director Pat McQuaid
Drama Thespians Troupe 4611
Director Of Bands Joshua P. Bishop
Website

Nova High School is a public high school located in Davie, Florida and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. It is one of four schools that comprise the Nova Center for Applied Research and Professional Development, the others being Nova Eisenhower Elementary School, Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School, and Nova Middle School. Nova Eisenhower Elementary, the newest of the three lower schools, began in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, in the old Fort Lauderdale High School building, while the current facility was being built in Davie.

The Nova campus is located within the South Florida Education Center, a consortium of area institutions which include the main campuses of Nova Southeastern University, Broward College, and the McFatter Technical Center, as well as regional campuses of the University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University. The school has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence,[1] and has an FCAT school grade of "A" for the 2009-2010 & 2010 - 2011 academic year.[2]

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History

Nova High School was established in 1960 as part of a joint project between the Broward County Public Schools and Ford Foundation. Known as the Nova Educational Experiment, the project aimed to create a community of schools spanning elementary to university level education in one location. Forman Field, the site of a vacated naval aviation facility and located in the then rural areas of Broward County was chosen as the site for the project.

The Nova schools were originally jointly funded by the Ford Foundation and local sources, and were known for their progressive curricula and use of experimental teaching methods. Students were required to pass an entrance exam for acceptance and a lengthy waiting list often existed for potential students.

After the Nova Educational Experiment ended in the 1970s, the Ford Foundation departed and total control of the Nova schools reverted to the Broward County Public Schools. Entrance requirements were relaxed, however, as of 1985, placement on a waiting list for entry into the schools was still required.

During the 1980s, the schools' special status had begun to chafe within the workings of the school board. School board movements to close or consolidate the schools resulted in heated contention between parents, students and the board, often accompanied by noisy public meetings.

The Nova schools have consistently ranked at the very top of schools in the state. Nova High School was ranked as the 237th best public high school in the United States, 36th best in Florida, by Newsweek Magazine in 2007 and is listed as a Silver Medal School by the U.S. News & World Report in 2008, placing it within the top 3% of all high schools in the country.[3][4]

Nova High School is also well known for its extensive course offerings, including 22 Advanced Placement courses. Nova graduates consistently matriculate to some of the finest colleges and universities in Florida and throughout the country.

Statistics

As of 2011, the total student enrollment was 2658. The ethnic makeup of the school was 16% White, 64% Black, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian or Pacific Islander, 3% Multiracial, and 1% Native American or Native Alaskan.[5]

Nova High School was awarded a grade of "A" by the Florida Department of Education in 2002-2003, 2004-2011. On the 2007 norm-referenced Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), Nova students performed nationally at the 75th percentile in reading and 82nd percentile in math. Nova faculty have, on average, 12 years of teaching experience and 49% hold advanced degrees. Average class size is 25 and the student stability rate is 97%.[6] Nova has a 70% chance of getting an "A" & a 77% chance of getting an "A or B"


YEARS & GRADES
1998-1999: C
1999-2000: C
2000-2001: C
2001-2002: B
2002-2003: A
2003-2004: B
2004-2005: A
2005-2006: A
2006-2007: A
2007-2008: A
2008-2009: A
2009-2010: A
2010-2011: A
Projection Of 2011-2012: A

Clubs/Extracurricular Activities

  • American Chemical Society Chem Club
  • Art Club
  • Asian Student Association
  • Nova High School Titan Sound
  • Becca's Closet
  • Best Buddies
  • Brazilian Heritage Club
  • Book Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Nova High Drama Club Troop 4611
  • Nova Titan Debate
  • Environmental Club
  • Exchange
  • Exchangettes
  • FAME
  • Future Florida Educators of America (FFEA)
  • First Priority
  • French Club
  • Freshman Class Board
  • Future Educators of America
  • Titan Volleyball (Girls)
  • Gay/Straight Alliance
  • Glass Root Poets
  • History Club
  • Ice Hockey Team
  • Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
  • Junior State of America (JSA)
  • Judaica Club
  • Junior Class Board
  • Key Club
  • Latin Club
  • Marching Band
  • Microfinance Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Mu Alpha Theta Math Club
  • National English Honor Society
  • National Honor Society
  • National Science Honor Society
  • Nova African-American Student Union
  • PBR Appreciation Society
  • Pitchfork Readers Society
  • Pre-Medical Club
  • Plant It Forward
  • Relay for Life
  • Science Club
  • Senior Class Board
  • Spanish Heritage Club
  • Student Government Association
  • Sophomore Class Board
  • S.O.U.L. (Hip-Hop Club)
  • Titan Lacrosse Club
  • Thespians
  • Titan Aquatics
  • Vocal Music Department
  • Writer's Block Creative Writing Club
  • Young Democrats of America
  • Young Republicans of America
  • Zissou Society

County-Sanctioned Athletic Programs

Debate Team

The Nova High School debate team is one of the top ten largest teams in the United States, with its National Forensic League rating consistently wavering between fourth and sixth in the country. The team is also the largest and most winning team in the NFL Manatee District (the second biggest district in the country according to the February 2011 Rostrum Magazine), the most successful in Florida, and the top-ranked team in the Southeast United States. Nova is well-known for its sweepstakes wins at national tournaments like the Yale Invitational, the Glenbrooks Tournament in Chicago, the Emory Barkley Forum, the Harvard Invitational, and more; this is in addition to consistently winning first place overall at state and regional tournaments such as the University of Florida Blue Key Tournament, the Crestian Classic, the Sunvitational, and the Florida Forensic League Varsity State Tournament. The Nova High School debate team also has more invitees to the prestigious Montgomery Bell Academy Extemporaneous Speaking Round Robin than any other school (although it shares this distinction with Milton Academy and Newton South, both in Massachusetts). Invitees to the Extemp Round Robin included Rana Yared in 2001 and 2002, Adam Lessne in 2003, Josh Rovenger in 2005 and 2006, Ryan Pereira in 2009, and Jared Odessky in 2010 and 2011. Moreover, the performance of Nova High at the NFL National Tournament each June is evidently a testament to the team's national standing.[7] The team has six National Champions since 2000: Jeff Hannan in Student Congress, Scott Jacobson in Student Congress, Matt Futch in Student Congress, Allison Pena in Extemp Commentary, and in 2011 - Jamaque Newberry in Dramatic Interpretation and Jared Odessky in US Extemporaneous Speaking.

Baseball Team

Coach Pat McQuaid has led the Nova Titans baseball team for 34 years. To honor the coach's service to the school, the baseball field was named Pat McQuaid Field. Recent accomplishments include state championships in 2004 and 2005. In each of those years, the Titans were ranked #1 in the nation by both Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball. In April 2010, Coach McQuaid was inducted into the F.H.S.A.A. (Florida High School Athletic Association) Hall of Fame for his lifelong contribution to coaching high school baseball in the State of Florida.

Former Nova High School players to see game time with a Major League Baseball team include Doug Johns (Baltimore Orioles) (Oakland Athletics), Harry Chappas (Chicago White Sox), Michael Morse (Washington Nationals), Jeff Fiorentino (Baltimore Orioles), and Anthony Swarzak (Minnesota Twins).

Swim, Dive, & Water Polo Teams

Since 1968, Nova High School's Swim, Dive, and Water Polo Teams (taquatics.webs.com) have earned 1 National Record, 1 National Champion, 183 All-Americans, 8 National Scholar Team Awards, 7 Team State Championships (12-Time Runner-Up), and 58 Individual State Titles. Since 2006, the teams have been coached by former All-American and National Champion swimmer, Karney McNear.

Notable alumni

Entertainment

Athletics

Football

Basketball

Other

References

External links


Coordinates: 26°04′34″N 80°14′13″W / 26.0761993°N 80.2369928°W / 26.0761993; -80.2369928


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