Bayside High School (Clearwater, Florida)
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| Bayside High School | |
| SOAR to Success Stay Motivated Opt for Honesty Act Responsible Respect Self and Others[1] |
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| Established | 2004 |
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| School type | Public alternative secondary |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Patricia "Patty" LaVoy |
| Location | Clearwater, FL, United States |
| Enrollment | Approximately 500 |
| Colors | Burgandy and silver |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | http://www.bayside-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us/ |
Bayside High School is a public alternative secondary school in Clearwater, Florida, United States. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District and is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[2]
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[edit] History
In 1997, Pinellas County School Board members committed to building an alternative high school. Locating the campus on property already owned by the School Board near 58 St N and 150 Ave N, in Clearwater, was proposed, but residents complained about having the at-risk students in their neighborhood. The School Board purchased the current site for $2,400,000 after voters approved a referendum in November, 2002, and work began during Fall, 2003.[3][4]
The school opened in the Fall semester of 2004.
[edit] Campus
Bayside High School is located on 12 acres of land at 14405 49 St N, in Clearwater, FL, across the street from the Pinellas County Jail. The 90,000 square foot school building houses a reception area with nearly 30 feet high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Visual and performing arts studios are also located there. The school utilizes 65 surveillance cameras.
[edit] Students
The school can enroll approximately 500 students. Students apply and are accepted into Bayside High School because they have been truant at their previous school, they are too old for their grade level, or are off-track for graduation.
[edit] Curriculum
Bayside High School schedules four classes per day; many other high schools in Pinellas County have six. The maximum class size is 22 students.
[edit] References
- ^ All About Us. Retrieved on 2007-01-19.
- ^ Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved on 2007-01-21.
- ^ Winchester, Donna. "New school offers second chance", St. Petersburg Times, 2004-10-19. Retrieved on 2007-01-21.
- ^ Winchester, Donna. "New school hopes to deflate dropout rate", St. Petersburg Times, 2004-05-30. Retrieved on 2007-01-21.
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