Carver High School (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)

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name= Carver High School


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motto= Diversity of People. Respect for Individuals. Unity in Principles.
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streetaddress= 3545 Carver School Road
city= Winston-Salem
state= North Carolina
zipcode= 27105
areacode= 336
phone= 727-2987
fax= 727-8211
email= [e-mail]
url= [http://winstonsalem.nc.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=131&sc_id=1180106164 link]
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schoolboard= Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
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superintendent= Don Martin
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principal= Ms. Carol Montague
viceprincipals= Mr. Stephen Kottenbrock, Mr. Andrew Carr, Ms. Stephanie Gentry
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schooltype= Traditional Public High School
grades= 9-12
language= English
area= Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC
mascot= Yellow Jacket
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colors= Blue and Gold
Newspaper= "The Courier"
Yearbook= "Apiary"
founded= 1936
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Carver High School is a traditional public high school located in Winston-Salem, NC. It serves students in grade levels 9, 10, 11, and 12 as part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system. This historically black school was named for George Washington Carver. The school colors are Blue and Gold and the mascot is the Yellow Jacket.

There are an estimated total of about 966 students that attend Carver High School and 94 staff members. Over 100 of these students attend the Career Center in Winston Salem to take alternate courses not offered at this school.

History

Carver School was founded in 1936 as an African American school for all grade levels. In 1963 Carver became an integrated school serving grade levels 7-12. Carver School became Carver High School a few years later in 1971, changing to only grades 9 and 10. As of 1984 when changes were made, Carver High School has been a traditional high school serving grades 9-12.

Administration

Achievements

Carver High School currently holds the record for the most students in Forsyth County to be signed up for the It's My Call program. This program promotes a committment to a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.

In Football, Carver High School has won 10 conference championships (1988, 1990, 1991, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005). The Football team were also Regional Champions in 1999 and 2002. They were NCHSAA 3-A Football State Champions in 1998 and 2002.

Organizations

Carver has numerous organizations that allow students to form creative groups to serve their school and community. Carver Against Destructive Decisions in Youth (C.A.D.D.Y.) is one the largest and most active organizations. As a branch of the national SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), this organization works hard to promote a healthy lifestyle of good decisions and community service. Other organizations include the Drill Team, Colorguard, Raider Team, Drama Club, Crosby Scholars, Marching Band, Teen Forum, Student Council, Academic Team, Quill and Scroll, Serteen Club, Ebony Society, Gospel Choir, National Honor Society, We Mentor, Carver Ambassadors, "Visible Voice", Men of Distinction, Daughters of Destiny, "Courier" Staff, "Apiary" Staff, and a few others.

ports

CHS has sports teams that include Varsity Football, Junior Varsity (JV) Football, Varsity Cheerleaders, Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, Sweet Stingers, Flag Divas, Varsity Boys Basketball, Junior Varsity Boys Basketball, Varsity Girls Basketball, Junior Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Junior Varsity Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Indoor Track, Spring Track, Wrestling, Bowling, Golf, and Tennis.

Journalism

The Carver High School newspaper is known as the "The Courier". "Apiary", the school yearbook, released Volume XXIV of its publication at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. "Visible Voice" is Carver High School's literary magazine that is published by students online. All of Carver's publications are worked on by student organizations under the guidance of teacher advisors.

External links

* [http://winstonsalem.nc.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=1784 Official Site]
* [http://www.carverathletics.com/ The Official Website of Carver High School Athletics]
* [http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=6672 Visible Voice]