1. Home of the Sharks!

2. Welcome Students & Parents Class of 2022

3. Performances JROTC Jazz Band Elvis Number Color Guard
Pledge of Allegiance Led by
Liyah Courageux
Jazz Band
Elvis Number

4. GCHS Administrative Team
Joe

5. School Calendar First Day of School Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
7:10 AM-2:05 PM
See CCPS website for Academic Calendar

6. Fresh Fins/Student Orientation
Students will receive a postcard over the summer with information about Fresh Fins.
Tentatively Friday, August 9am prior to the first week of school.
Tentatively Monday, August 6:30pm

7. Anticipated Courses Required for Graduation Class of 2022 - 24 Credits
English
4 credits in English
Mathematics
4 math credits including Algebra I and Geometry
Science
3 credits including Biology
Social Studies
3 credits World History, American History, and American Government/Economics with Financial Literacy
Health Opportunities in Phys. Ed. (HOPE)
1 Fine or Performing Arts
Art, Dance, Drama, Music, CTE (1 credit)
1 Online Course
8 Electives

8. Core Classes for 9th Grade
Math
Science
English (2 courses)
2nd course is Writing Intensive

9. Class of 2022 Graduation Requirements
Earn passing score on FSA Reading
Pass the Algebra EOC to receive a standard diploma
Earn a cumulative GPA - 2.0
Complete one on-line course (Government/Economics 12th grade year)

10. High School Graduation Requirements
Beginning this year with the Graduating Class of 2018, students who do not earn a standard diploma will not participate in Commencement Exercises.

11. Counseling Department
Student Services
Counseling Department
Cindy

12. Electives The Practice Sheet
Students select six electives
North Naples Middle School
March 6, 2018
Oakridge Middle School
March 20, 2018

14. Academic Placement English
Students are placed in the most appropriate level for core classes. Primary consideration for placement is prior course work and test scores:
English
Math
Science

15. GCHS 9th Grade Career Academies
Hospitality & Tourism
Sports & Entertainment
Culinary Arts (10th Grade)
Health Sciences
Engineering

16. Advanced Studies
AP/AICE Courses

17. Advanced Placement Course Offerings
Art/Drawing
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics I & II
English Language
English Literature
Psychology
Human Geography
World History
US Government
US History
Statistics
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
Computer Science Innovations
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
French Language

18. AICE Diploma & Bright Futures
Students who earn the Cambridge AICE Diploma receive the highest level of Florida Bright Futures
regardless of ACT and SAT scores
regardless of GPA
Students must have 100 hours of community service.

19. AICE Course Offerings for AICE Diploma
The Core
Mathematics and Science
Group 1
Languages
Group 2
Arts and Humanities
Group 3
Interdisciplinary and Skills Based Subjects
Group 4
(Only 2 credits allowed for this group)
Global Perspectives
and Research
AS Level
Marine Science
English Language
European History
General Paper
Psychology*
Spanish Language
Sociology
Thinking Skills
A or AS Level
Media Studies

20. Gulf Coast High School Clubs

21. GCHS Club Offerings Academic Team Aviation Technology Club
Computer Club
Culinary Club
DECA Club
Drama Club
FCA
JROTC
Key Club
Mock Trial
Model United Nations
Mu Alpha Theta Academic Team
National Honor Society
Scholar Bowl
Spanish Academic Team
Yearbook

22. Academic Competition Clubs: Mu Alpha Theta & Scholar Bowl

24. Gulf Coast High School Athletics
Activities Office is now paperless
John

25. Gulf Coast High School Athletics
Fall Sports
Football – Freshman, JV, Varsity
Volleyball – Freshman, JV, Varsity
Cross Country
Swimming & Diving
Golf
Cheerleading – Freshman, JV, Varsity
Winter Sports
Soccer – JV& Varsity
Wrestling – JV & Varsity
Basketball – Freshman, JV, Varsity
Spring Sports
Baseball – JV & Varsity
Track
Lacrosse – JV & Varsity
Softball – JV & Varsity
Tennis
John

26. Dance Line/ Flag Line Tryouts
Try-outs for dance line and flag line
Dance Line Tryouts
May 16th 5:30-8PM, May 17th 6-8PM
Flag Line Tryouts
May 23rd 5:30-8PM, May 24th 6-8PM
John

27. Spring Football Incoming Freshmen
Begins late April 2018
More information to come regarding times
Cheerleading Tryouts
TBA
More information to come regarding times
John

28. Elective Video
Joe

29. Gulf Coast High School
Elective Fair
Cafeteria
7:00-8:00 PM
Joe

30. Follow us on Twitter @gcsharks Facebook @ccpsgch
Joe