Parkers Chapel High School

Parkers Chapel High School (PCHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving more than 300 students in grades 7 through 12 in the community of Parkers Chapel, Arkansas, United States. It is one of five public high schools in Union County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Parkers Chapel School District.

Parkers Chapel High School
Address
401 Parkers Chapel Road

El Dorado
,
Arkansas
71730

United States
Coordinates33°10′2″N 92°43′18″W
Information
StatusOpen
School districtParkers Chapel School District
NCES District ID0511220[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
SuperintendentJohn Gross (1986–)
CEEB code040695
NCES School ID051122000841[2]
Teaching staff30.53 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment310 (2010–11[2])
ClassesMin. 38 courses
Student to teacher ratio10.58[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Royal blue
  White
Athletics conference2A 7 (2012–14)
SportsFootball, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Cheer, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track
MascotTrojan
Team nameParkers Chapel Trojans[3]
RivalStrong Bulldogs
AccreditationADE
Feeder schoolsParkers Chapel Elementary School (PK–6)
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websiteparkerschapel.k12.ar.us

Academics

Parkers Chapel High School has been accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1992.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. Parkers Chapel is a member of the South Central Service Cooperative that provides career and technical education programs to area students in multiple school districts.

Parkers Chapel is listed unranked with above state average scores in college readiness, geometry and literacy in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[5]

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Parkers Chapel Trojans participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification from the 2A Region 7 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[3]

  • Golf: The boys golf team won three state golf championships in the fall 1999, 2006, and 2007.
  • Tennis: The girls tennis teams won consecutive state tennis championships in spring 2006 and 2007.
  • Baseball: The baseball team has won three state baseball championships in the spring 2002, 2007 and 2011.
  • Softball: The softball team won its first state (slowpitch) softball championship in spring 2001.

Clubs and traditions

Parkers Chapel students participate in a full range of clubs and organizations including Art Club, Band, Beta Club, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Gifted & Talented, Journalism, Quiz Bowl, Science Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, and Yearbook.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Parkers Chapel School DIST". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Parkers Chapel High School (051122000841)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  3. "School Profile, Parkers Chapel High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  4. "Institution Summary, Parkers Chapel High School". AdvancED. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  5. "Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
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