Charles B. Aycock High School

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Charles B. Aycock High School
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Charles B. Aycock High School
5460 US-117 N

Pikeville, North Carolina
27863

United States
Coordinates 35°30′33″N77°58′49″W / 35.5092°N 77.9803°W / 35.5092; -77.9803
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School type Public
Founded1961(63 years ago) (1961)
School districtWayne County Public Schools
SuperintendentMichael Dunsmore
CEEB code 343065
PrincipalTod Morgan
Staff70.85 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,164 (2018–19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio16.43 [1]
Color(s)Light blue, gold, and white
   
Team nameGolden Falcons
Website www.waynecountyschools.org/charlesbaycockhigh_home.aspx

Charles B. Aycock High School (CBA) is a public high school in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States, that opened in 1961. The school's physical address is Pikeville, North Carolina. This area of North Carolina is near the birthplace of Governor Charles Brantley Aycock. During Governor Aycock's term, he advocated improving North Carolina's public schools. [2] Even after his term as governor, he continued to work on the improvement of schools in the country. It is because of Governor Aycock's passion for public education for students that the school got its name.

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Description

Colors and mascot

The school colors are Carolina blue, gold, and white. The mascot for all school sponsored sports teams is the Golden Falcon.

Students accepted

Charles B. Aycock is a public high school, so anyone residing within the school district is eligible to go to the school. Students typically enter this high school from Norwayne Middle School. The school offers classes for grades 9 through 12.

Population

The school's enrollment is just above 1,300 students, and the number of students enrolled is growing continually each year. Each of the four grades taught in the high school has approximately 300 students. [3] The school's population continues to increase because the area has recently seen a growth in population. The recent growth spurt in the area has put an obvious strain on the school. To accommodate for the very large student population, Charles B. Aycock added a new two story wing to the school, which allowed space for many new classrooms including a chemistry lab, engineering classroom, and an art room among many others. [4]

Improvements

The county has approved twenty-two million dollars for construction and renovation of schools within Wayne County. This money will be divided among the schools with the most need. Also, the Wayne County School Board is addressing the highest drop-out rate in the county here at CBA. [4]

Activities

Academics

There are several nationally credited teachers on staff at CBA. Each of the award-winning department heads is highly requested and brings in high test grades.

Sports

Sports offered include: cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, tennis, wrestling, baseball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, and swimming. Most teams require the student to: try out, go to all practices, and maintain acceptable grades in all classes.

The coaches of Charles B. Aycock sports are selective in their team members. A high level of athletic ability is called for in most of the school's sports teams.

Clubs

Charles B. Aycock High School offers several student clubs. Most clubs are run and operated by students. However, a supervising teacher with some knowledge of the field is required to attend all club meetings. The school offers these clubs: JROTC, Art Club, FFA, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, Photography Club, Model UN, HOSA, Key Club, FCA, Aycock Youth Council (AYC) along with clubs for interest in Religion, Math, Science, History, English, and Foreign Language.

Band

Charles B. Aycock High School offers a class for students interested in playing instruments. Interested students have the option to participate in the jazz band, marching band, or concert band. There is a summer camp offered for band members.

Theatre

Charles B. Aycock High School offers Beginning to Advanced Theatre. Drama club also offers students an opportunity to perform out of the classroom with a minimum of two productions throughout the school year. The theatre program, along with band and vocals, is being rebuilt through the efforts of excellent band and theatre teachers.

Services

The school offers counseling services. Students can make an appointment with a counselor for assistance with anything from school troubles to home life. The school offers: a nurse, a psychologist, a social worker, and three school counselors. The counselors offer help with signing up for SATs. They can write letters of recommendation, offer help with signing up for classes, and help students find financial aid.

Controversies

Since 2012, there have been 2 teachers charged which statutory rape while teaching at this school.

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References

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