Goose Creek High

Our Betas are the best! At the recent BCSD Board of Education meeting, the GCH Betas who won first place in individual or group competitions at the South Carolina Senior Beta Convention were recognized for their hard work and academic excellence. Good luck to this terrific group of students at National Beta Convention in June!

8 days ago, GCH Staff

GCH students shaking hands with the board of education

GCHS Stakeholders,

Attached you will find Goose Creek High School’s School Improvement Council (SIC) Report to Parents for the 2025–2026 school year. This report provides an overview of our school’s progress, accomplishments, and ongoing efforts to support student success.

We encourage you to review the report to learn more about the work being done at Goose Creek High School and the goals we continue to pursue for our students and school community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our SIC Administrator, Christin Clark at clarkc@bcsdschools.net.

Thank you for your continued support of Goose Creek High School.

Sincerely,

GCHS School Improvement Council

13 days ago, Christin Clark

Goose Creek High School SIC Report to the Parents 2025-2026 SIC Members Chair Jeffrey Hardwicke Elected Chale Clark, Parent Amanda Cooper, Teacher Cecilia Franco, Teacher Shamequa Pringle-Jackson, Parent Miles Washington, Student Addysen Wise, Student Appointed Kamille Horne, Student Kourtney Horne, Student Rachel troutman, Parent Ex-Officio William Wilson, Principal Christin Clark, Assistant Principal Point of Contact for the SIC Christin Clark: clarkc@bcsdschools.net (843) 553-5300 Jeffrey Hardwicke: hardwickej@bcsdschools.net (843) 553-5300 GCHS Mission Goose Creek High exists to provide a safe learning environment that creates a culture where students rise to their highest potential to take on the world. GCHS Vision Goose Creek High School exists to provide a safe learning environment which develops highly capable, trained, and employable young adults who dare to make a positive difference. Recognitions & Accomplishments During the 2025–2026 school year, Goose Creek High School made significant progress across several key academic indicators, including increases in its graduation rate, College and Career Readiness (CCR), the percentage of students earning a “C” or higher on End-of-Course Assessments (EOCs), and Multilingual Learner proficiency. These achievements reflect the school’s continued commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for success after graduation. Principal: William Wilson 1137 Redbank Rd. Goose Creek, SC 29445 wilsonw@bcsdschools.net (843) 553-5300 School Website : https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/gchs

Goose Creek High School Our School at a glance Athletic Achievements Boys Basketball Region Championship and Lower State appearance Girls Basketball Region Championship and Lower State appearance Montero Royal won his 3rd Individual State Champion in Wrestling. GCH Community Goose Creek High School is a comprehensive high school that also serves as the home of the Berkeley Center for the Arts. We are a part of one of the fastest growing areas in Berkeley County. The student population of Goose Creek High School is large and diverse, with nearly two thousand students enrolled in grades nine through twelve. We strive to meet the needs of all students by providing rigorous and engaging instruction, a variety of extracurricular activities, and a positive school climate. Pie Chart Describing the diverse Student Population with the following Data: 38.6% African American, 24.7% Hispanic, 26.3% Caucasian, 9.4% Mixed Race, 0.9% American Indian, and 0.25% Asian/Pacific Islander. Berkeley Center for the Arts (BCA) Berkeley Center for the Arts (BCA) is Berkeley County School District’s secondary level fine arts magnet program. BCA provides students with rigorous and advanced-level courses in a chosen fine arts discipline through studio classes. Successful completion of BCA requirements affords students the ability to earn a SC Fine Arts Seal of Distinction and exposure to the top arts programs at major colleges and universities across the nation. Awards: SCMEA Choral Performance Assessment- Chamber Choir: Superior with Distinction (Grade V), Sziréndal: Superior with Distinction (Grade IV), Gator Chorale: Superior in Performance & Sight Reading (Grade III), All Choirs- Superior (I) in both Performance & Sight Reading SCMEA All-State Chorus- 11 students accepted to All-State, 4 students perfect score in Sight-Reading, 1 student scored in Top 10 highest scores for their voice part. Berkeley County School District All-County Chorus- 37 students accepted to All-County Chorus, 16 students scored in the Top 5 for their voice part.

School Improvement Council Goals #1- School Climate A positive school climate is important because it creates a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where students feel valued. This kind of environment encourages learning, supports student well-being, and helps students achieve academic success. What we are doing: By 2027, the percentage of students satisfied with the social and physical environment will increase from 1.26/5 to 2.26/5. GCHS will implement programs to support student social-emotional wellness. GCHS will establish a Student Liaison Group to gather student feedback and lead initiatives that strengthen and improve the school climate.#2- Student Achievement Through teacher and student collaboration, our teachers implement best practices to support the learning needs of all students. What we are doing: By 2027, the average of students scoring "C" or higher on End of Course assessments will increase from 47.75% to 75%. GCHS will analyze achievement data to monitor the effectiveness of curriculum, instruction, and interventions. GCHS will provide support for the effective teaching of all courses.#3- Teacher/Admin Quality High-quality teachers and effective school leadership are essential for supporting student achievement. What we are doing: By 2027, the percentage of teachers returning from previous year - current year from 87.6% to 90%. GCHS will provide professional development and support for teachers undergoing evaluation.Career Pathways GCHS offers 9 CTE programs to fit a wide variety of potential career pathways. Our students can take: Fashion design, Graphic Communications, Health Science, Law Enforcement Services, Marketing Management, Pre-Engineering, Programming and Software Development, Sports Medicine, JROTC, and Welding. Career and Technical Education Achievement The PICA Foundation Recognized 7 Students from GCHS’s Graphics program. 25 Graphic Students earned their ACP Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe or ACP Visual Design Using Photoshop Certifications. 9 Health Science Students passed their National Health Science exam and 48 students earned their Healthcare Providers Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications. 8 Fashion & Design Students passed their Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel PrePAC Exam. 26 Students earned their American Welding Society (AWS) certifications. 12 Sports Medicine Students earned their First Aid & CPR Certifications. Seven students in our future ready manufacturing program have achieved their manufacturing certifications.Number of Graduating Seniors Identified as CTE Completers: 192

WOW! Students in our Take the Lead mentoring program raised $6,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald House in downtown Charleston, which is TRIPLE the amount they donated last year. Kudos to all our mentees on this incredible achievement —especially those from Cane Bay High, who donated the most to this special cause.

20 days ago, Berkeley County School District

A person at a podium holds a microphone and speaks. A white wall and door are behind the person.

A group of people stand in a room, with one man embracing another in front of a projection screen.

Woman at a podium, holding a microphone and papers, standing in front of a white wall.

A man in a green suit and a woman in a black dress shake hands. Behind them, people stand near a potted plant.

Woman in glasses and striped top shakes hands with another person, a man in a suit stands behind her.

Two women in a room, one hands a card to the other.

A woman with a microphone stands among others in a room. A trophy rests in the hand of another woman nearby.

A woman holds a check reading "$6,000.00" with the date "4/21/2026" on a white background. She smiles and wears a light blue shirt.

A person holds a large check for $6,000.00 made out to Ronald McDonald House, dated April 21, 2026.

26-27 Dance Team Tryouts are coming up!

There will be a mandatory interest meeting March 26, 4:15-5:15.
Tryouts are March 31, April 1-2. Dancers must attend ALL tryout days.
The interest meeting and tryouts will be held in the dance room by the bus loop at GCH (602).

Please fill out the application to try out by March 27th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM_k5cnH7NSyp7rOv75QxnGup6Z2mgf3HemWMbgK3pv-90LA/viewform

If you have any questions you may contact Coach Ari at abrown205@icloud.com

2 months ago, Ashton Revan

GCH Dance Team 26-27 Tryouts; Mandatory Interest Meeting March 26 4:15PM-5:15PM. Tryouts March 31, April 1, April 2 from 4:15pm-6:45PM

Lower State bound! Goose Creek High celebrated both boys and girls basketball teams with a parade send-off before heading to Florence today! Good luck Gators! #MakingAPositiveDifference

2 months ago, Jeremy Colley

Goose Creek High's Black Student Union put together a Black History Month Showcase rooted in the arts. Students performed spoken word poetry, songs on steel drums, premiered student films and more for their fellow Gators.

3 months ago, Berkeley County School District

Good evening GCHS Stakeholders,
You are invited to attend our School Improvement Council meeting tomorrow February 24th at 6 p.m. in the GCHS Media Center. We will be discussing our recent TSI Designation, needs assessment, and are open to feedback as we prepare our action steps. Hope to see you there!

3 months ago, Christin Clark

25-25 GCHS School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting. When/Where? February 24, 2026 at 6 pm in the GCHS Media Center. Parents, students, teacher, community members, all stakeholders are invited to attend. We will be discussing our recent TSI Designation, what that means, and feedback on action steps.

As School Counseling week comes to an end we want to say Thank You to all of our amazing school counselors. We appreciate you and all that you do!

3 months ago, Ashton Revan

Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Amanda Gilroy!

We would also like to congratulate our Teacher of the Year finalists, Mr. Tyler Holliday and Mrs. Emily Bohl.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to your students and Goose Creek High School!

3 months ago, Ashton Revan

Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Amanda Gilroy and congrtulations to our 2026 finalists Mr. Tyler Holliday and Mrs. Emily Bohl

Taste, Play, Connect, Educate
Saturday, March 14, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cane Bay High

Hosted by the offices of Child Nutrition, Federal Programs, and Student Support Services.
An exciting Family and Community Engagement event that will strengthen the connections between health, learning, and support services for BCSD families. Something for every family: free food tasting and selection of 26-27 menu items, community resources for families, academic resources for students, fun and prizes.

3 months ago, Ashton Revan

BCA Applications are Live!
Applications are open to all rising 9th and 10th grade students for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you are interested in a fine arts discipline, apply today!
Applications close February 13. Visit our Website for more information or visit the links below to submit an application directly.
BCA Website: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/gchs/page/bca
Dance: https://forms.gle/QzWzn6zahmiVtmbB8
Strings: https://forms.gle/TfTgYApnmo12ydLN7
Theatre: https://forms.gle/aqiibT2wm5RCeN6T8
Visual Arts: https://forms.gle/e8YM9LxY5cxus4Tc9
Voice & Choral Studies: https://forms.gle/kozh4tNoZjq9F8CH9
Winds & Percussion: https://forms.gle/26gdeJJNvGr7tK5J6

4 months ago, Ashton Revan

BCA 26-27 Application Flyer- Scan the QR codes or visit the BCA website to Apply Today!

Spring 2026 Schedule Change Requests are Live!
All requests are due by January 7th at 11:00AM.
Reminders:
Schedule Changes are not Guaranteed
Subject to availability and administration approval
Requests will only be available through this form submission
Go to the website below to submit your request. You may only submit the form one time.
https://forms.gle/CXSVDF1wpgoWsbjg8

5 months ago, Ashton Revan

Come out to support the Goose Creek Dance Team on Saturday December 13th anytime between 10:30AM-9:00PM for a fundrasier at Jersey Mikes: 2509 N Main Street.
How it works: Mention GCDT at the register and aportion of your purchase will be donated to the team.
Let't Pack Jersey Mike's and show our Gators some love!

5 months ago, Ashton Revan

Goose Creek Dance Team. Saturday December 13th anytime between 10:30AM- 9:00PM. Come out to Jersey Mikes- 2509 N Main Street to help our dancers raise funds for competition, uniforms and events throughout the year. How it works: Mention GCDT at the register and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the team. Let's pack jersey mikes and show our gators some love!

Mr. Wilson and the Goose Creek High School School Improvement Council cordially invite you to join us for an open discussion of the recently released 2024–2025 GCHS School Report Card.

This will be an opportunity to review the findings, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversation about our school’s progress and areas for improvement.

Light refreshments will be served.

We look forward to your participation and insights.

6 months ago, Christin Clark

GCHS 24-25 Report Card Community Meeting, Hosted by SIC. Mr. Wilson and the GCHS School Improvement Council cordially invite you to join us for an open discussion of the recently released 24-25 GCHS School Report Card. Light Refreshments will be served. Date: Tuesday, November 18th. Time: 6pm. Location: GCH Media Center. Comunity insight is welcomed & encouraged! We Rise!

Mr. Wilson and the GCHS School Improvement Council cordially invite you to join us for an open discussion of the recently released 24–25 GCHS School Report Card. *Light refreshments will be served.*

6 months ago, Christin Clark

The Goose Creek High Spirit of Gold Band crossed the pond for its marching band show this season! Goose Creek High placed second at the SCBDA Lower State Marching Band Championships and finished seventh overall in SCBDA's AAAAA State Marching Band Championships. This season was the first time in school history that the Spirit of Gold Band was named a AAAAA state finalist!

6 months ago, Berkeley County School District

Good Evening, Gators!

Do you have ideas to help strengthen Growth and Achievement at GCHS? Not sure what the School Improvement Council (SIC) is? No worries—we’d love to share more and show you how YOU can be part of supporting success at GCHS!

Join us for our School Improvement Council Interest Meeting on Tuesday, September 30 at 6:00 PM in the Media Center.

All voices, ideas, and visions are welcome—we hope to see you there!

8 months ago, Christin Clark

25-26 GCHS School Improvement Council (SIC) Interest Meeting What is SIC? The School Improvement Council (SIC) serves as an advisory committee to the principal and faculty, working collaboratively to enhance GCHS. Who’s Invited?... YOU! arents Students Teachers Community Members. When/Where? September 30, 2025. GCHS Media Center 6pm-7pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Please reach out to Assistant Principal Christin Clark at clarkc@bcsdschools.net with any questions.

Attention, 9th-11th Grade Students wishing to participate in in the PSAT School Day Administration on October 21, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for details on how you/your student can sign up.

8 months ago, Christin Clark

Intrested in trying out for the 25-26 GCH Dance Team?
Fill out the application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM6dULR2XMwd4M3-kzNkZCJtq41c8NgmoQD3Dr-1atOULhmQ/viewform
Tryouts are September 9th and 10th at GCH in room 602 from 4:15PM-6:15PM
You must fill out the application by September 8th to tryout and you must attend both days of the tryout.
If you have any questions please contact abrown205@icloud.com

8 months ago, Ashton Revan

GCHS Dance Team 25-26 Tyrouts; Spet 9 & 10; Must attend both days; Room 602 4:15PM-6:45PM; Fill out the application by September 8th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM6dULR2XMwd4M3-kzNkZCJtq41c8NgmoQD3Dr-1atOULhmQ/viewform; Contact abrown205@icloud.com for questions

Attention GCHS 10th Grade Parents/Students!

Any GCHS 10th Grade Student wishing to participate in the GCHS School Day Administration of the PreACT on October 16th, must complete the "25-26 PreACT Sign-Up Form" no later than Friday , September 12th. If you have any questions, Please feel free to reach out to Assistant Principal Christin Clark at clarkc@bcsdschools.net

9 months ago, Christin Clark