Gateway High School (Kissimmee, Florida)

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name = Gateway High School


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established = 1985--
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type = Public
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district = Osceola county
grades = 9-12
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principal = Susan Dupreeassistant principal =Dr. Maria Carroll, Dr. Alan Hilliard, Mr. George Sullivan
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enrollment = 2300
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colors = Black, Silver, and Red
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mascot = Black Panther
campus type = Suburban
campus size = Half Mile in Length
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location = Kissimmee, Florida
country = United States
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website = [http://www.ghs.osceola.k12.fl.us GHS]

Gateway High School is located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is home to Osceola County's International Baccalaureate Program and is also the site for one of the largest Performing Arts Centers in the county, which houses the prestigious Thespian Society, known for it's various productions and awards won at the Florida Thespian Competition. The mission of Gateway High School is to enhance the students' academic, artistic, social, and technological skills to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society.

Academic Departments

Art Education Business Education Career Paths Drama Dual Enrollment English ESE ESOL Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Health /Physical Education Industrial Education International Baccalaureate Marine Corps Junior ROTC Marketing Mathematics Media /Technology Music Public Service Science Social Studies

Extracurricular Activities

Gateway High School hosts numerous extracurricular activities. In the 2007-2008 school year, the school is most known for an active International Club, BETA Club, Quiz Bowl Team, Fellowship for Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Business Professionals of America, Panther Knights, Drama Club, Debate Club, Kids Aid Society, DECA, Key Club, Spanish National Honor Society, German National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Senior Class, Junior Class, National Honor Society, and Student Government. There are also committees in which students, parents, and teachers may voice their opinions such as SAC and STAC.

Drama Club

07/08 History: The Drama Department has finished its 07/08 season! The club began its production season with "Charlotte's Web" (November 29th-30th and December 1st) and continued its line up with "The Nerd" (February 29th) and "Big River," (April 24th-26th). At District IE Competition, Gateway High School garnered 3 Best in Show Awards, as well as over 20 total "Superior" ratings. The club also attended the District One-Act competition where it received a "Superior" and "Best Ensemble" award. This was the first time the club attended one-act festival in several years. At State Festival in April the club received 4 "Superior" ratings. Director: Mr. Donald Rupe

Athletic Teams at Gateway

*Football
*Cross country running
*Track and Field
*Swimming
*Volleyball
*Golf
*Tennis
*Basketball
*Soccer
*Wrestling
*Weightlifting
*Baseball
*Softball
*Water Polo
*Cheerleading

Marine Corps JROTC PROGRAM

A program that teaches unity, justice, and how to be a model citizen and how all cadets in this program can give back to the community and to show their love for their Country. All cadets will learn military values and discipline and all have no obligation to join the military.

Media

Gateway was nominated for Cool School of the Week from My Fox Orlando in November 2007.fact|date=December 2007

Students

School Enrollment: 2713 White students: 615 Black students: 294 Hispanic students: 1689 Asian students: 112 Native American students: 3 Female students: 1287 Male students: 1426 Students with disabilities: 10.6% Stability: 92.0% School grade: D Dropout rate: 3.7% High School graduation rate: 67.5%

Students Per Grade

Freshmen: 752 Sophomore: 562 Juniors: 678

Incidents of Crime And Violence

Violent Acts Against Persons: 234 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: 22 Vandalism of Property: 89 Fighting and Harassment: 96 Weapons Possession: 13 Other Nonviolent Incidents and Disorderly Conduct: 16 Total: 454 Incidents of Crime and Violence

References

External links

* [http://ghs.osceola.k12.fl.us Gateway High School official website]