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  Mission Statement  

The Mission of Cairo High School is to prepare all Cairo High School students to graduate and be fully prepared for post-secondary education and/or careers, as well as for their roles as responsible citizens.

  About The School  

ALMA MATER

We salute thee, Alma Mater

Thou to us art dear

May they virtues and thy teachings

Guide us every year.

Cairo High in future years

Our memories will turn back

To the days of Cairo High School

To the Red and Black

 


GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Grady County Schools Gifted Education program provides enriching learning experiences for the intellectually advanced and exceptionally creative student.  Gifted services are available in Grady County schools and are provided through different delivery models that meet all requirements of the Georgia Department of Education.  Contact the school for further information on this program.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRAM

It is the intent of the Grady County Schools that every student in the system who has a primary home language other than English and who is identified as Limited English Proficient be provided with the opportunity to participate in an English Language Learner program.


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Charter School Governing Board

Teacher Representatives:

  • Todd Gainous
  • Jennifer Hand
  • Tim Helms
  • Andrew Jones

CHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Barbara Godwin 2013-2014 CHS Teacher of the Year

2013-2014 Barbara Godwin
2012-2013 Todd Gainous
 2011-2012  Justin Amaro
 2010-2011  Kristi Littleton
 2009-2010  Margot Evans

2008-2009

Hank Smith

2007-2008 Danielle Jones 
2006-2007 Erin White
2005-2006 Cecilia Childree
2004-2005 Jennifer Hand
2003-2004 Susan Prince
2002-2003 Tracey Kelshaw
2001-2002 Frances Thrower
2000-2001 Scott Myers
1999-2000 Lisa LeGette
1998-1999 Betsi Heinlen
1997-1998 Tammy Donalson
1996-1997 Shirley Brown
1995-1996 Melva Ezell
1994-1995 Gerris Pearson
1993-1994 Del Bibles
1992-1993 Tanya Maxwell
1991-1992 Nancy Fisher
1990-1991 Sharon Brock
1989-1990 Connie Murphy
1988-1999 Betty Elkins
1987-1988 Janet Bearden
1986-1987 Nancy Kemp
1985-1986 Betsi Heinlen
1984-1985 Joe Johnson
1983-1984 Marguerite Maxwell
1982-1983 Bill Butler
1981-1982 Lyla Nabulsi
   


CAIRO HIGH SCHOOL TOUR


CLUB SCHEDULES

The following clubs are offered at Cairo High School.  Club meetings are held before and/or after school.  Specific eligibility requirements and a description for the clubs may be found on the school website http://cairo.gch.schoolinsites.com

Art Club

Communication

CTI Club

FBLA

FCA

FCCLA

FFA

French Honor Society

Gold Club

Helping Hands

History Club

HOSA

Interact

Key Club

Library Club

National Honor Society

Outdoors

SADD

SAGE

Student Council

Y-Club


DEPARTMENT/GROUP LEADERS

Department/Group Leader meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:15pm in the Media Center with the Leadership Team.

Del Bibles

Debbie Childs

Zerric Clinton

Kevin Collins

Jennifer Hand

Kristi Littleton

Lisa LeGette

Audrey Magee

Cynthia Toups

Julie York


GOVERNOR'S CUP

2006 Members of the 600 Club with the Governor's Cup

Because of the dedication and hard work on the part of the students, faculty and staff, Cairo High School was recognized as the SAT Region Winner for Class AAA and Region 1-AAA for 2005 and 2006.  CHS students showed significant three-year average gains in the reading and math SAT scores.

 

 


MOTTO

With Pride We Give Our Best


POSITIVE PARENTS ORGANIZATION

CHS has a great way for you, parents and guardians, to become more informed and involved in your child's high school education.  The Positive Parents Organization has four committees and encourages you to join one of them.

Academic Team

  • To help promote academics at Cairo High School by honoring and rewarding students who excel in their studies with special events and gifts
  • To host the "Roll Out"
  • To host an "End-of-the-School-Year-Picnic" and a gift give away for students who have met specified academic requirements throughout the school year

Baccalaureate & Graduation Team

  • To assist with the planning of the Baccalaureate practice and service
  • To host and decorate for the reception following the Baccalaureate Service

Spirit Team 

  •  To assist Student Council Sponsors with planning and decorating for the Homecoming Dance and Junior/Senior Prom
  • To assist the school with promoting Syrupmaker Spirit

Hospitality Team 

  • To assist by providing and serving refreshments for Open House and various student organization events, such as the Superlative Reception and other CHS Club inductions
  • To recognize the faculty and staff of the school during American Education Week and National Teacher Appreciation Week
  • To host and serve at the Senior Picnic, which is held on the day of Graduation 

Positive Parents Purpose Statement

Positive Parents exists to provide relationships, resources, and rewards to Cairo High School Students, Teachers, Administrators and Support Staff in order to facilitate success and significance in all areas of school life.

For more information about Positive Parents, call CHS at 377-2222.


SCHOOL BELIEFS

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IS THE SCHOOL'S NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

  1. Students are entitled to an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
  2. High expectations and a supportive, nurturing, knowledgeable staff encourage high student achievement.
  3. A variety of instructional techniques are utilized to support diverse needs and varied learning styles.
  4. Teachers, students, administrators, support staff, parents, and members of the community are collectively responsible for the attainment of our students' educational goals.
  5. Students will be assisted in the pursuit and development of their career goals.
  6. The curriculum should provide opportunities for developing positive character traits, building self-esteem, and examining cultural diversity.
  7. A well-prepared faculty, adequately equipped facility, and up-to-date materials are paramount for learning.
  8. Continued self-assessment and awareness of current trends are essential to instructional improvement.
  9. Evidence of mutual respect among students and staff should exist.

SCHOOL COLORS

Red and Black


SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS

David McCurry, Principal

Todd Gainous, Teacher Representative

Jennifer Hand, Teacher Representative

_________________, Teacher Representative

_________________, Business Representative, Chairman

Marty Cannington, Business Representative

Wayman Ansley, Parent Representative

LaTasha Siler, Parent Representative

__________________, Parent Representative

 

 


SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

The CHS School Leadership Team meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:15pm in the Media Center with the Dept. Chairs.

Todd Jones

Michael Best

Debbie Childs

Kevin Collins

Blair Dickinson

Tammy Donalson

Jennifer Hand

Carlton Gainous - Chairman

Barbara Godwin

Kristi Littleton

David McCurry

Maxine Smiley

Hank Smith

Pete Williams

Julie York

Del Bibles

Lisa LeGette

Cynthia Toups

Audrey Magee

Zerric Clinton


SCHOOL MASCOT

Syrupmakers - Syrup Pitcher


SEVEN PERIOD SCHOOL SCHEDULE

 
Cairo High School's class schedule consists of 7-period classes.


SYRUPMAKER HISTORY

Cairo (pronounced Kay-Row instead of Ki-Row like the Egyptian city) is nicknamed the "syrup city" because of the high school football team. Roddenbery's, a well known food company, was formerly located in Cairo. One of their main products was syrup. The syrup made in Cairo was cooked from sugar cane juice but it was not the corn syrup known as "Karo syrup," although the names sound the same. During a driving rainstorm in the middle of a football game many years ago, workers at the local syrup shelter brought over their rain coats labeled "Roddenbery's Syrup" on the backs of the jackets to keep the players dry. Roddenbery's was known for many other products like peanut butter and pickles and fortunately the "SYRUPMAKERS" portion of the plant was closer than the "BUTTERCHURNERS" and the "PICKLEPACKERS." Before the "fans in the stands" demanded this name change, Cairo was known as the Tigers. In 1986 ESPN named the term "Syrupmaker" the number one nickname for a high school sports team. The mascot is depicted as a syrup pitcher. The term is often shortened to "Maids" for the girls or "Makers" for the boys. The 2008 Football Syrupmakers were Class AAA State Champions after the school's second undefeated season (1990 was the other).