Glastonbury High School

Glastonbury High School
Address
330 Hubbard Street
Glastonbury, Connecticut, (Hartford County) 06033
United States
Coordinates 41°42′05″N 72°35′36″W / 41.7014°N 72.5934°W / 41.7014; -72.5934Coordinates: 41°42′05″N 72°35′36″W / 41.7014°N 72.5934°W / 41.7014; -72.5934
Information
Type Public school
Motto Inspires curiosity, cultivates learning, and empowers students to shape their lives and our world.
School district Glastonbury School District
Superintendent Alan Bookman
Principal Nancy E. Bean
Faculty 150
Grades 9-12
Number of students 2204 (2014)[1]
Color(s) Blue and White         
Team name Tomahawks
Website GHS Homepage

Glastonbury High School is a public, co-educational high school located in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Glastonbury High School is the only high school in the town of Glastonbury, Connecticut. It serves roughly 2,000 students and employs roughly 150 faculty members.[2] The school is known for its excellent education, and is consistently ranked among the best in Connecticut and the nation.[3]

Departments

Glastonbury High School has eight academic departments: Art, Career and Vocational Education, English Language Learners/(ELL), English/Language Arts, Foreign Language, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Music, and Science.[4]

Glastonbury High School has two support departments: School Counseling and Special Education/Pupil Services.[5]

In addition to the two main support departments, students can receive extra assistance through the Math Center, Reading and Writing Center, and the Library Media Center.[6]

The Mary A. Kingsbury Library at Glastonbury High School provides research material in the building and at home with a variety of print resources (i.e. books, magazines, reference material) and paid Internet databases (e.g. newspaper archives).[7]

Activities

Glastonbury High School (GHS) offers a variety of clubs and activities for students, including rowing, cross-country, football, swimming and diving, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, wrestling and track teams.

In addition to the sports programs, there is a large selection of clubs and extracurricular activities that support the mission statement. The administration promotes participation in clubs by all students, as there are clubs for many interests. Examples include Astronomy Club, Science Bowl, Debate Club, Drama Club, Yearbook Club, Model U.N., Men's Choir, and other academic clubs.[8] A new chapter of DECA was founded in 1501. The school's largest club is Key Club.

Glastonbury High School provides numerous musical opportunities to its students. Three music teachers, Mr. David Burgess (Band Director), Dr. Nola Campbell (Strings Director), and Dr. Ethan Nash (Choir Director), conduct a plethora of ensembles and teach classes. Concert Band, Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and the Glastonbury Youth Symphony are ensembles that are open to everyone. Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Madrigals, Drama Club, and Chamber Orchestra require an audition. Classes include Fundamentals of Music Theory, AP Music Theory, Music Studio Production, Beginning and Advanced Guitar, and Piano.

Glastonbury High School is also well known for its Russian program. The school recently celebrated the program's 50th year with activities including the Russian Bazaar which featured the Yale Russian Chorus and a performance from the world-renowned Hartford Symphony.

Glastonbury High School's monthly student newspaper is The Hawk's Eye.

Athletics

Glastonbury High School's athletic programs are ranked among the best in the state and country, coming in at number 1 in Connecticut and 14 nationally.[9]

Recent Athletic Accomplishments

State Championships

The Glastonbury Tomahawks have won state championships in the following sports and seasons:[20][21]

Renovations and building history

In 2002, citizens voted to have Glastonbury High School renovated. The renovation was completed in September, 2007. New science labs and classrooms were added to the school. The old science wing, auditorium, gym facilities, and field house received major renovations, and the library and cafeteria each received an addition. The renovation increased the capacity of the school from 1,500 students to 2,300.

The Glastonbury Education Foundation funded a state-of-the-art digital television studio in May, 2008.[22]

Glastonbury High School was built in 1952 (wings B, E, and F), and has received the following:

In June 2016, the school board approved plans to build a brand new artificial turf soccer field with lights on the Baldwin Fields behind the school building. The field is planned to be built in 2017 and is estimated to cost around $1.6 million. Included in the plan are bleachers for 250 spectators, a fence around the field, and ball netting to catch loose balls. Space will be set aside for another project in the future which will include storage, bathrooms, and locker rooms.[23]

Prior to 1952, Glastonbury High School was housed at the former Academy School, in what is now the town hall.

References

  1. ↑ US News 2014
  2. ↑ "GHS Staff Directory". Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  3. ↑ "Glastonbury Schools Are Ranked Tops in The Country and CT". Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  4. ↑ https://www.glastonburyus.org/curriculum/Pages/default.aspx
  5. ↑ https://www.glastonburyus.org/curriculum/Pages/default.aspx
  6. ↑ "GHS Reading and Writing Center". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  7. ↑ https://www.glastonburyus.org/schools/glastonburyhigh/ghslibrary/Pages/default.aspx
  8. ↑ "Glastonbury Public Schools". GHS Clubs and Activities. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "Glastonbury High School's Sports Program Ranked Among Nation's Best". Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  10. ↑ http://www.courant.com/sports/highschool/football/hc-liveblog-1206-llchamp,0,6597653.htmlstory
  11. ↑ Conyers, Matthew. "Notre Dame-West Haven Shuts Out Glastonbury High For Division I Hockey Title". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  12. ↑ http://articles.courant.com/2013-11-16/sports/hc-hs-class-ll-boys-soccer-1117-20131116_1_mark-landers-glastonbury-tomahawks
  13. ↑ http://www.gametimect.com/class-ll-boys-soccer-glastonbury-wins-title-ot/
  14. ↑ http://foxct.com/2014/11/16/high-school-boys-soccer-glastonbury-defeats-farmington/
  15. ↑ Courant, Hartford. "Glastonbury Beats Fairfield Warde 2-1 In Overtime". Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  16. ↑ Courant, Hartford. "LL Boys Soccer: Glastonbury Breezes To Third Straight Title". Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  17. ↑ "Glastonbury High School 15-16 Soccer Schedule". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  18. ↑ Courant, Hartford. "LL Girls Soccer: Glastonbury Repeats, Tops Ridgefield, 5-3". Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  19. ↑ "Glastonbury High School 15-16 Girls Soccer Schedule". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  20. ↑ "GHS State Championships - Athletics". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  21. ↑ "CIAC Sports Champions Database Search". www.casciac.org. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  22. ↑ http://glastonburyeducationfoundation.org/projects-activities.htm
  23. ↑ Courant, Hartford. "School Board Approves Lighted Soccer Field At Glastonbury High School". Retrieved 2016-06-30.
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