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Welcome to Currituck County High School

CCHS 
Welcome to Currituck County High School, Home of the Knights!
 
CCHS is located in the center of Currituck County in Barco, North Carolina. Located approximately 30 minutes from the beautiful Outer Banks, our school serves all students residing in Currituck County, including Knotts Island and Corolla.

As the only traditional, comprehensive high school in the county, our school serves approximately 1,100 students in grades 9-12. We provide to each student an extensive selection of courses and academic programs to choose from, including college preparatory, career and technical education courses, as well as honors and AP courses. Our instructional day operates on a 4x4 block schedule with 85 minutes per class period.  In addition to traditional instruction on the 4x4block, a Power Hour offers students a 30 minute lunch period and 30 minutes for other instructional opportunities: tutoring, clubs, special topics, and/or engaging in physical activites or socialization. 


 

Announcements

  • Important ACT Testing Information for CCHS Juniors 
    On March 5, 2013 all juniors in North Carolina will be taking the ACT College Readiness Exam.  This exam will assess student's skills and knowledge in the areas of English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing.  Each student may choose up to four colleges or universities to send their scores to at no charge, so please discuss this with your child.  If a junior has taken the SAT and scored a 500 on each of the sections:critical reading, math, and writing or previously taken the ACT and met benchmark scores for each area English:18, Reading:21, Math: 22, Science: 24, and Writing 7, they may be exempt from testing.
    They must meet with Mrs. Valentine and provide documentation of these scores prior to Friday, March 1, 2013 to be eligible for an exemption.  Students may bring their own calculator but are responsible to ensure their calculator meets ACT standards.  They may check www.actstudent.org or call toll free 1 (800) 498-6481. Pre-test information will be completed on Friday, March 1 during Power Hour in homeroom.  Students will need an ID for admission for the test site and may not bring any electronic devices, including cell phones, into the testing room.   Click HERE for more information on the ACT.
     
     
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  •  Important Reminders:
     
    May 21st:  Chorus Banquet 6pm
    May 22nd: Underclassmen Attendance Waiver Requests due
    May 23rd:  Senior Recognition 7pm
    May 24th:  Early Release Day
    May 27th:  Holiday
    May 28th: Athletic Awards Ceremony 6pm
    May 30th: Band Banquet 6pm
      
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    The Currituck County High School Senior Calendar is now available, to view please click here. (Updated May 17, 2013)
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  • Currituck County High School General School Supply List
     
    Click here to download the 2012-13 General Supply List!
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Headlines

  • FFA Tools Team

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  • Signing Day

    4 CCHS athletes sign letters of intent on February 1, 2012. Pictured with Principal Diane Newbern is Corinne Esso (softball),Kelsey Temple (track), Marquise Grizzle (football), and Katie Schwalen ( soccer).

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  • FCA Guest Speakers

    Dustin Midgett, Tucker Jarvis and Coach John Wheeler were keynote speakers at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes luncheon in Kill Deveil Hills on Sept. 19, 2011. They shared information related to their experience at FCA Summer Football Camp.

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  • Knights win Byrd Bowl

    The Varsity Knights looked really good in every phase of the game as they captured a win in the annual Byrd Bowl against Camden. The Byrd Bowl trophy was a real victory for the Senior Class. They worked hard to win it back for CCHS.

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