Crystal River High School
| Crystal River High School | |
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Building 100 at Crystal River High School, which houses the school's Administration, as well as classroom space. "Make Footprints with your Heart." | |
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1205 N.E. 8th Avenue Crystal River, Florida, Citrus, 34428 United States | |
| Coordinates | 28°54′22″N 82°34′47″W / 28.9061°N 82.5797°WCoordinates: 28°54′22″N 82°34′47″W / 28.9061°N 82.5797°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1969 |
| School board | Citrus County School District |
| School district | 9 |
| Dean | Robert A. Miloscia |
| Principal | Dr. Linda C. Connors |
| Staff | 79 Teachers (as of '09-'10) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1332 (as of '09-'10) |
| • Grade 9 | 434 ('09-'10) |
| • Grade 10 | 325 ('09-'10) |
| • Grade 11 | 306 ('09-'10) |
| • Grade 12 | 267 ('09-'10) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1:17 |
| Campus type | Contemporary |
| School colour(s) | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | Baseball, Cheerleading, Boy's Soccer, Football, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Weightlifting, Boy's Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Girl's Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Girl's Basketball |
| Athletics conference | 3A District 6 |
| Mascot | Pirate |
| Nickname | CRHS |
| Rival | Citrus High School / Lecanto High School |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| FCAT average | B(as of '11-'12) |
| Newspaper | Pirate's Log crhspirateslog.com |
| Yearbook | Tesora Arca |
| Graduates (2011=2012) | 94% |
| Website |
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Crystal River High School was built in Crystal River, Florida, in 1969. It was the second of the high schools located in Citrus County. The first enrollment count was 750 students. The mission of Crystal River High School is to create a learning community committed to the achievements that positively impact our communities of tomorrow.[1]
Reconstruction
In 2010, the school began a major renovation to replace its outdated facilities with more modernized, state of the art facilities. The first phase included a new baseball field, a new administration building with classrooms, as well as a second classroom building, both of which were constructed on the school's original baseball field. This phase of construction also included the demolition of the school's original classroom building from 1969. Phase 1 of construction was completed in August 2011.
The second phase of construction, which began shortly after the first completed, will include a new Media Center, a third classroom building housing a Freshman Academy, renovations to the old Administration building to house the school's Health Academy, demolition of half of the school's other classroom building, and expansion of the school's cafeteria. This phase of construction is expected to be completed in late 2012.
Spirit
- Motto: Make footprints with your heart.
- Mascot: Pete the Pirate.
- School colors: Royal Blue and gold.
- Clubs: Crystal River has approximately 36 clubs and activities (not including sports).[2]
- School store: Scallywags (Opened as of spring 2006).[2]
- Rivalry:
2000-2001: The "Victory Bell" (once located in the high school courtyard and used to celebrate athletic victories) goes missing before the beginning of school in August. Although Citrus High School students had relocated the bell many times in the past as a prank, the bell had always been discovered; however, this time the bell was never found. "C.H.S. Rules" was written in the sand next to where the bell had once lived.[3]
2003-2004: Citrus High School students climbed the fence of Crystal River High School the night before homecoming. They were dressed in camouflage, and they were armed with paintball guns. Their goal was to paintball the school floats that would be used for the homecoming parade. MTV later became aware of the prank, and the Citrus High School students (along with the participation of some Crystal River High School students) reenacted the nights events. It was aired on MTV's High School Stories.[4]
Affiliations
College of Central Florida allows for students to participate in Dual Enrollment: a program that allows students, though still in high school, to get college credits (some of the classes are currently offered on campus).[5] These include ENC1101, ENC 1102, Biology, and Calculus. Next year it will include an advanced computer course.
- Other programs include the Advanced Placement courses which allow students to go through a course in preparation for the AP Test which, if passed, gives the student college credit for the course. The school offers after school tutoring and has a mentoring program with the community.
Interesting facts
- Crystal River High School was originally located where the current middle school stands today.
- The school's yearbook Tesora Arca means Treasure Chest in Latin
Notable alumni
- Jeff Cunningham – American soccer player who formerly played for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, as well as the United States men's national soccer team.
- Mike Hampton – former Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Fred McKinnon – former college basketball standout
- Donnie Dewees - an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs
References
- ↑ "Crystal River High :: Home". Citrus.k12.fl.us. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- 1 2 "Crystal River High School - Crystal River, Florida/FL". PublicSchoolReview.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ↑ Thieves cart off school's Victory Bell
- ↑ "Citrus: Prank to get airtime on MTV". Sptimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ↑ "CF: Dual Enrollment for High School Students". Cf.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-20.