Queen's Grant High School

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Queen's Grant High School
Sunrise at the Queen's Grant High Softball Field.jpg
Sunrise at the Queen's Grant Softball Field
Address
Queen's Grant High School
10323 Idlewild Road

Matthews, North Carolina
28105

United States
Coordinates 35°10′03″N80°41′59″W / 35.167627°N 80.699851°W / 35.167627; -80.699851
Information
Type Charter
MottoExcellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character
Established2007(17 years ago) (2007)
Oversight Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
CEEB code 340643
PrincipalJosh Swartzlander (formerly Michael Smith)
Grades9–12
Gender Co-ed
Enrollment430+
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Navy and grey
  
Athletics 1A Yadkin Valley Conference
Mascot Stallion
Nickname Stallions
Website www.queensgranthigh.org
Queen's Grant High Admin Building Queen's Grant High Admin Building.jpg
Queen's Grant High Admin Building
Queen's Grant High Modular Units Queen's Grant High Modular Units.jpg
Queen's Grant High Modular Units

Queen's Grant High School is a charter school in Matthews, North Carolina. [1] The campus is on 32 acres, formerly Idlewild Country Club. It is an extension of Queen's Grant Community School, an NHA charter that offers grades K-8. [2]

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History

Queen's Grant was formed in 2006, and opened in 2007 with ninth and tenth grades. The school rented space until 2009, when it first assembled modular units to accommodate over 400 students.

In 2010, Queen's Grant appointed Principal Michael Smith, who was recruited by former Mint Hill, North Carolina Mayor Ted Biggers. Smith retired and was replaced by Josh Swartzlander in 2019. [3]

Student life

Students provide their own transportation to and from Queen's Grant. [4] If students bring their own vehicles, parking on campus is free. Most trips and extracurricular activities also involve individual transportation.

The school day lasts just under 7 hours for most students. Queen's Grant utilizes multiple online platforms for work and grade management, including Schoology and PowerSchool. [5] Students are provided with Google Workspace accounts. [5]

Queen's Grant offers catered lunch Monday through Friday. [6] Regularly sold are Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and Harris Teeter sub sandwiches, accompanied by chips and drinks. Students have the option of eating at the school's outdoor dining area or inside classrooms. The school is not a member of the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program. [7]

Queen's Grant has clubs in Student Council, Debate, Spanish Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Beta, Art, YCI, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Latin, Junior Classical League, Drama, Jazz Band, Medical Careers, and National Honor Society. [8]

Athletics

Queen's Grant is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, with sports teams in: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track, Cheerleading, and Lacrosse.

The school has soccer, softball, and baseball fields. It also features a half-mile cross country trail and a small volleyball area. [9] All other athletic practices, games, and events are held off-site at various local facilities. [9]

Building campaign

In 2019, Queen's Grant announced plans to construct a building to be used as a student performance center and gymnasium. [10] The school hopes to raise $5 million for the project. [11]

During Summer 2022, Principal Josh Swartzlander announced plans via email to "embark on the construction of our new GYMPAC" in the fall.

School fundraising

Queen's Grant utilizes a variety of fundraising methods. The school's student government also organizes events which generate revenue.

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References

  1. ↑ "Excellence in Academic Achievement and Moral Character". Queen's Grant High School. Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "History of Queen's Grant High School | Queens Grant High School" . Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  3. ↑ Berti, Ed (2019-05-15). "Queens Grant High Principal Michael Smith announces his retirement | The Mint Hill Times" . Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  4. ↑ "Charter School Application: Queen's Grant High School".
  5. 1 2 "Queen's Grant High School Students To Return to Campus In Fall". The Mint Hill Times. July 29, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  6. ↑ "QGHS Parent and Student Handbook" (PDF). Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  7. ↑ "QGHS Parent and Student Handbook" (PDF). Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Queen's Grant High School Club List" (PDF). Queen's Grant High School. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  9. 1 2 "QGHS Stallions Improve And Add New Athletic Facilities".
  10. ↑ Berti, Ed (2019-10-16). "Queen's Grant Gymnasium and Student Performance Center Planned | The Mint Hill Times" . Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  11. ↑ "Fundraising Campaign | Queens Grant High School" . Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  12. ↑ "QGHS Square Site".
  13. ↑ "QGHS Fundraising Brick Site".
  14. ↑ "QGHS Student and Parent Handbook" (PDF).
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