SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

AND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

Areas of Strengths

Evidence

Students are challenged and encouraged to excel academically at Croatan High School .

§         School-wide results on national and state test.  (see attached)

§         Increasing enrollment in upper level foreign language, career technical education, honors, and advance placement classes.

§         School-wide incentives such as honor roll, Outstanding Cougars, rewards for test score achievement and School of Distinction recognition, etc.

Croatan High School’s environment is safe and orderly.

§         Strict discipline policy

§         Fulltime School Resource Officer on staff.

§         Limited interruptions during classes.

§         Rules are applied fairly to all students.

§         Strong administrative support.

§         School Crime and Violence Report

§         Cleanest School Award

CHS engages in activities that strengthen the community and school relations.

§         Parent Advisory Committee

§         Classes and clubs volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, March of Dimes, Hospice/Festival of Trees, Bogue Sound Elementary, Relay for Life, American Legion Society

§         Open House, Freshman Orientation

§         Community involvement for Haunted Trail, All-school musical, parades, performances-band, music, drama

§         School is used for administering SAT testing, FBLA conventions/workshops, Speech contests, Awards Day, Wrestling Tournaments, Cheerleading Competitions

Croatan High School has a comprehensive curriculum which meets the diverse needs of students.

§         Occupational program

§         AP and Honors courses

§         Lesson Plans posted on website

§         After-school support services (tutoring, teacher assistances, exam blitz)

§         Peer tutors

§         Character education (Outstanding Cougar recognition, Beta Club induction, etc.)