- Englewood High School (Jacksonville, Florida)
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name = Englewood High School
motto =
established = 1956
type =Public school
principal = Dr. Alvin Brennan
students = 2200
staff = 116
city =Jacksonville
state =Florida
country = USA
campus = Urban
mascot =Rams
colors =Black andGold
website = [http://www.duvalschools.org/ehs www.duvalschools.org/ehs]Englewood High School is a public high school located on Jacksonville,
Florida 's southside.Rich in tradition and pride, Englewood High School was constructed in 1956 and exemplifies the concept of a "neighborhood school." Located on 37 acres on the Southside of
Jacksonville, Florida , this school is one of the 17 high schools in Duval County Public School System. The school is located at 4412 Barnes Road, which is approximately 1/2 mile north of the I-95 and University Boulevard intersection. Englewood is said to have a population of about 2,000 students, which includes over 500 students from over fifty different countries.Fact|date=November 2007The Englewood High School facility contains seventy-three classrooms, including technology and art buildings. On the grounds they have an auditorium, gymnasium, band and chorus wing, cafeteria, swimming pool, football stadium, two field houses, baseball and softball fields, media center, television studio, and an administrative suite.
Although Englewood is not a
magnet school , they still offer their students college preparatory courses, technical/vocational training, a military science program, in addition to the specialized E.S.O.L. and E.S.E. programs, which address the unique needs of the diverse student population. Almost every classroom is equipped with student computer stations, which are connected to the internet, and a laser printer which provides students access to various computer programs to practice the skills and knowledge learned throughout the curriculum. Every teacher has a laptop for instructional use and has completed a minimum of 15 hours of training on the use of the equipment.Fact|date=November 2007Englewood partakes in a 4 x 4 block scheduling system; each student takes four classes from August through December, then takes four additional classes January through May.
ports
Englewood High School's Athletic Director is Maurice Bacon.Fact|date=November 2007
*Fall Sports: Varsity Football, Junior Varsity Football, Boys and Girls Golf, Girls Slow Pitch Softball, Boys and Girls Swimming, Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Volleyball, and Boys and Girls Cross Country
*Winter Sports:Boys and Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Soccer, Boys and Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Basketball, Wrestling, and Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Bowling
*Spring Sports: Boys Varsity & Junior Varsity Baseball, Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Fast-Pitch Softball, Boys and Girls Track, and Girls Flag Football & Weightliftingwimming Pool
The school has an outdoor pool which is used by the athletic teams and physical education classes during the academic year; then it becomes a free public pool operated by the City of Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Department during the summer months.
Noteable Alumni
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Ryan Freel , Professional baseball player,Cincinnati Reds
*Rashean Mathis , Professional football player,Jacksonville Jaguars
*Brett Myers , Professional baseball player,Philadelphia Phillies
*Fred Durst , Musician,Limp Bizkit External links
* [http://www.duvalschools.org/ehs Englewood High School Web site]
* [http://www.duvalschools.org/ Duval County Public Schools Web site]
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