Pembroke Pines Charter High School
Pembroke Pines Charter High School is a charter school in the United States. It is funded and administered by the City of Pembroke Pines, as opposed to the Broward County School Board.
| Pembroke Pines Charter High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
17189 Sheridan Street , 33331 United States | |
| Information | |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,700[1] |
| Color(s) | Black, Gray and Maroon |
| Mascot | Jaguars |
| State of Florida A+ Plan | FCAT School Grade: A |
| Website | http://hs.pinescharter.net/ |
In 2005, PPCHS received an A grade from the State of Florida. In 2007, PPCHS was named National Charter School of the year.
In 2014, PPCHS received an A grade from the State of Florida.[2]
Student Traditions
A notable student tradition is the "Shirt throwing ceremony", occurring on the last class day for graduating seniors. The tradition dates back to the first graduating class. Students were upset that they had to wear uniforms unlike their classmates in other High Schools in the area, so conspired to run outside during the last day of class to throw their shirts into the trees surrounding the fountain in the center of campus. Ever since, every graduating class has participated in the shirt throwing ceremony. Afterwards, students run into the student parking lot to celebrate their last day at campus.
Notable alumni
- Aramis Garcia, Major League Baseball player for the San Francisco Giants
References
- Broward County Public Schools. "Enrollment Count for Pembroke Pines Charter High School". Archived from the original on October 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- Yi, Karen. "Pembroke Pines Charter High gets back its 'A' rating". Retrieved 3 March 2015.