Chamblee Charter High School

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Chamblee Charter High School
Established 1917
Type Public (charter) secondary
Principal Rochelle Lowery
Faculty 82
Students 1,418
Grades 9–12
Location 3688 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road,
Chamblee, Georgia, USA
Campus Suburban
Colors Blue and gold
Mascot Bulldogs
Website www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/chambleehs/
Front of Chamblee Charter High School

Chamblee Charter High School is a public secondary school located in Chamblee, Georgia.

It is one of several combined zoned and magnet schools in DeKalb County and is part of the DeKalb County School System. As a magnet school, Chamblee accepts students from all of DeKalb county as well as its local district.

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[edit] History

[edit] Timeline

  • Prior to 1917, Chamblee High School and Chamblee Elementary School are housed in a single building on the present site of the First Baptist Church of Chamblee.
  • In 1917, Dekalb County authorizes the purchase of land for the high school on Chamblee Dunwoody road. Construction begins that year.
  • In 1919, first classes are held in the partially completed school.
  • In 1922, M.E. "Prof" Smith is named principal. He will serve as principal for 35 years.
  • In 1924, Ten classrooms and Dekalb County's first gymnasium are added to the campus.
  • In 1928, A home economics building is added to the campus.
  • In 1934, Depression-era WPA funding allows Chamblee High School to add eight new classrooms, a new gymnasium, a canning plant and a machine shop. The school becomes the first in Dekalb County to be accredited by the Southern Association for Secondary Schools and Colleges.
  • On December 8, 1941, the entire campus burns to the ground after fire breaks out. Classes are relocated to the area hospitals and Baptist and Methodist churches.
  • In December 1942, the high school is rebuilt and classes resume on campus.
  • In 1950, a lighted general athletic field is built for football and baseball games.
  • In 1962, North Dekalb Stadium opens next door to Chamblee High School.
  • In 1964, the school is remodeled, adding 19 classrooms and five laboratories.
  • In 1965, The Football Team, led by Coach Gene Goff and Senior QB Jackie Smith upset arch rival Tucker 14-0 to win the 4-AA Sub Region title. The scrappy Bulldogs go on to defeat Stephens County 42-13 to win the Region Championship. However, they lose the following week in the State Semi-Final game to eventual State Champion, West Rome, 13-7.
  • In 1966, the new basketball gymnasium, chorus rooms, band rooms and swimming pool are added
  • In 1970, the old basketball gymnasium and home economics building are demolished. A new cafeteria is built on the site.
  • In 1973, the old 1942 classrooms are demolished and a new administration building and library are built.
  • In 1986, the Chamblee High boys cross-country team won the AAA state championship.
  • In 1991, the first Magnet class enters Chamblee High School.
  • In 1994, Chamblee High was named a National School of Excellence.
  • In 1999, Chamblee High placed 9th place overall at the National Science Olympiad tournament held at the University of Chicago.
  • In 2001, Chamblee High was named a State School of Excellence.
  • In 2001, Chamblee High became a charter school.
  • In 2003, Envy defeated Eli Porter in the unforgettable, controversial Iron Mic Freestyle Battle.
  • In 2004, a senior class prank displayed pornography over Chamblee's internal video news feed.
  • In 2004, the Chamblee team for We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution won the state tournament, advancing to the national tournament held in Washington, D.C.
  • In 2005, teen broadcasting network Channel One featured CCHS in an episode of its high school road tour.
  • In 2005, the Chamblee varsity football team went to the state playoffs for the first time in 23 years. Advancing to the 2nd round.
  • In 2006, Chamblee finished as a runner-up in the Class AAAA state soccer playoffs, losing to Marist, 2-1.
  • In Fall 2006, Chamblee High School's Cross Country team, goes to state championship [1].
  • In February 2007, Chamblee Charter High School began a program called "Zero Hour," designed to help failing freshmen with morning tutorials.
  • On May 25, 2007, Nathan Barkson graduated; the school is way lamer afterwards. Nathan is the man.
  • In December 2007, the Chamblee Bulldogs varsity football team advanced to the state football semi-finals.
  • In April 2008, hip hop artist T.I. came to the high school.
  • On May 9, 2008, Chamblee won the 2008 Boy's AAA State Soccer Championship beating Westminster 2-1
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[edit] State Championships

Chamblee Charter High School has won several state championships in its history.

[edit] Athletic State Championships

  • Boys Track: 1954, 1960, 1964
  • Wrestling: 1974, 1979
  • Boys Tennis: 1998
  • Girls Cross Country: 1981
  • Boys Cross Country: 1986
  • Boys Soccer: 2008

[edit] Academic State Championships

  • P.A.G.E. Academic Bowl: 1994
  • Science Olympiad: 1997, 1998
  • Math Team: 2003
  • We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution: 1995, 1996, 2004, 2006, 2007
  • Chess: 2006, 2007
  • GearGrinders FIRST Robotics Team: 2006
  • Debate 2006, 2007
  • Odyssey of the Mind: 2004, 2005, 2006

[edit] Notable Alumni

[edit] Feeder schools

The following elementary schools feed into Chamblee Charter High School [6]:

  • Ashford Park
  • Huntley Hills
  • Montgomery
  • Nancy Creek
  • Kittredge Magnet School

Chamblee Middle School is Chamblee Charter High School's feeder middle school. Chamblee High School's AJROTC program. Instructors Our instructors are listed below.

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