McIntosh County Academy
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McIntosh County Academy is the only public high school in McIntosh County, Georgia
. It was formerly known as Darien High School.
was given a charter to build a school. In 1820, a branch of the institution was created and classes were held out of local churches. The actual school building was built in 1840 on the corner of Adam St. and Rittenhouse St. On March 3, 1892 an intentional fire destroyed McIntosh County Academy. The city rebuilt with a brick building on top the remains of the old school in the same year. This was the site of the school for many years until Darien constructed the new high school off U.S Highway 17.
, English
, US History, Environmental Science
, and Art History
. They are available for both Juniors and Seniors. MCA did not make AYP
until 2008. MCA was first place in the 2008 GHSA
Region 2 GHSGT in English with a 93.7%. The graduation rate rose to 3rd place amongst the GHSA boards with a 70.6% graduating. MCA was built using the one cent ESPLOST (Education Special Local Option Sales Tax).
McIntosh County, Georgia
McIntosh County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Brunswick, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of McIntosh, Glynn, and Brantley counties. As of 2010, the population is 14,333. The county seat is Darien.-History:McIntosh County was split...
. It was formerly known as Darien High School.
History
In 1794, the city of Darien, GADarien, Georgia
Darien is a city in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. It lies on Georgia's coast at the mouth of the Altamaha River about 50 miles south of Savannah, and is part of the Brunswick, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Darien was 1,719 at the 2000 census. The city is the...
was given a charter to build a school. In 1820, a branch of the institution was created and classes were held out of local churches. The actual school building was built in 1840 on the corner of Adam St. and Rittenhouse St. On March 3, 1892 an intentional fire destroyed McIntosh County Academy. The city rebuilt with a brick building on top the remains of the old school in the same year. This was the site of the school for many years until Darien constructed the new high school off U.S Highway 17.
Extra-curricular activities
- 4-H4-H4-H in the United States is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture , with the mission of "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development." The name represents...
- Academic Team (Quiz Bowl)
- Art Club
- Beta Club
- Chess Club
- Drama Club
- FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
- FCAFellowship of Christian AthletesThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a non-profit interdenominational Christian organization founded in 1954 and that has been based in Kansas City, Missouri since 1956. It falls within the tradition of Muscular Christianity. Although established by evangelical Protestants, the concept has...
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes) - FCCLA (Family,Career,Community Leaders of America)
- FFANational FFA OrganizationThe National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education...
(Future Farmers of America) - French Club
- Future Educators
- Guitar Club
- HOSAHOSAHealth Occupations Students of America is a national career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. HOSA is composed of secondary and postsecondary students. It is headquartered in Flower Mound,...
(Health Occupation's Students of America) - Independent Authors
- Interact Club
- JOOICJunior Optimist Octagon InternationalJunior Optimist Octagon International is an active youth service organization that was created in 1988 and is affiliated with Optimist International, its sponsor...
(Junior Optimist Octagon International) - Junior Heart
- Math Team
- Mentoring and Watchdog Program
- National Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
- Officer's Meeting
- Photo Club
- Science Club
- Skills USA-VicaSkillsUSASkillsUSA is a United States career and technical student organization serving more than 320,000 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. Since 2010, SkillsUSA has had Thomas...
- Spanish Club
- Speech and Debate
- Student Council
- Tip-Off Club
- YACYouth Advisory CouncilA Youth Advisory Council is a body of young people appointed by one or more governmental officials, institutions, or organizations to advise on issues of public policy or administrative actions which are felt to directly affect young people....
(Youth Advisory Council) - Yearbook
Academics
In 2005, MCA began offering Advanced Placement classes. These classes consist of : CalculusCalculus
Calculus is a branch of mathematics focused on limits, functions, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series. This subject constitutes a major part of modern mathematics education. It has two major branches, differential calculus and integral calculus, which are related by the fundamental theorem...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, US History, Environmental Science
Environmental science
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences, to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems...
, and Art History
Art history
Art history has historically been understood as the academic study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and style...
. They are available for both Juniors and Seniors. MCA did not make AYP
Adequate Yearly Progress
Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, is a measurement defined by the United States federal No Child Left Behind Act that allows the U.S. Department of Education to determine how every public school and school district in the country is performing academically according to results on standardized...
until 2008. MCA was first place in the 2008 GHSA
Georgia High School Association
The Georgia High School Association governs athletic and club events for member high schools in Georgia, USA. The GHSA is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations. The association comprises 437 public and private high schools...
Region 2 GHSGT in English with a 93.7%. The graduation rate rose to 3rd place amongst the GHSA boards with a 70.6% graduating. MCA was built using the one cent ESPLOST (Education Special Local Option Sales Tax).