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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

April 30, 2026

Christin Clark

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