Nansemond River High School is a public secondary school

Secondary school

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 in Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk, Virginia

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. It opened in September 1990 and originally consisted of students from three of the four former high schools of Suffolk, VA, John F. Kennedy High School

John F. Kennedy High School

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, John Yeates High School, and Suffolk High School. Nansemond River opened its doors to approximately 1700 students. The student population swelled to nearly 2000 students in the year of 2003, and in 2004, a new high school, King's Fork, was formed. As a result of the population dropping in the 2004-2005 school year to about 1100 students. However, the following year, the school opened its doors to about 1200 students once again. The current principal of this school is Mr. Thomas Mclemore, and the assistant principals, or administrators, are Mrs. Janice Bibbo, Mr. James Carnegie, and Mr. Michael Milteer.

Because of rezoning in 2004, the school district is composed of the rapidly suburbanizing Northeastern corner of the city. Comprising the neighborhoods of Harbour View, Creekside, and the Yeates area, and other well established communities such as Pughsville, Huntersville, and Bellville.

Administration

Administrative Staff:

• Thomas W. McLemore, Jr., B.S. Elon College, M.Ed., Principal
• Janice Bibbo, B.S., M.Ed. Old Dominion University, Assistant Principal
• James Carnegie, B.S., M.Ed., Assistant Principal
• Michael Milteer, B.S., M.Ed., Assistant Principal

Counselors:

• Deborah Williams-Director (T-Z)
• David Mitnick (A-E)
• Trinita Porter (F-Man)
• Paula Payton(Map-S)
• Testing Coordinator: Darlene Lascano

General School Information

• Grades 9-12
• Enrollment 2011-2012 1446
• Senior Class ('11) – 321 (September, 2010)
• Approximate Percent of students continuing education in 2 or 4 year colleges/universities: 66% (Class of 2005)
• ODD /EVEN scheduling
• Seniors complete senior portfolio in connection with English 12—AP students are exempt from this requirement
• 85 teachers; 30% hold masters degrees; 4% hold doctorates, average years of experience: 20
• Student/teacher ratio: 17

Grading Scale

2011-2012 Grading Scale

A 100-93
A- 92-90
B+ 89-87
B 86-87
B- 82-80
C+ 79-77
C 76-73
C- 72-70
D+ 69-67
D 66-63
D- 62-60
F Below 60

Athletics

• The Warriors compete within the AAA Southeastern District
  AAA Southeastern District
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   along with Deep Creek, Great Bridge High School
  Great Bridge High School
  Great Bridge High School is a public secondary school in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. It is part of Chesapeake City Public Schools and is located at 301 West Hanbury Road.-History:...
  
  , Hickory High School, Indian River High School, Oscar Smith High School, Western Branch High School
  Western Branch High School
  Western Branch High School is a suburban high school in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA. Established in 1968, it currently has the largest school population in Chesapeake with over 2200 students. The two feeder schools of WBHS are Joliff Middle School and Western Branch Middle School...
  
  , and crosstown rivals King's Fork High School
  King's Fork High School
  King's Fork High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Suffolk, Virginia. It is administered by Suffolk City Public Schools. The school colors are maroon and Vegas gold, and the official mascot is the Bulldog...
  
   and Lakeland High School
  Lakeland High School (Virginia)
  Lakeland High School is a public secondary school in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. It opened in September 1990 and originally consisted of students from the four former high schools of John F. Kennedy High School, Forest Glen High School, John Yeates High School, and Suffolk High...
  
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• The Nansemond River "Warriors" are competitive in cheerleading, soccer, softball, swimming, football, track, theatre, field hockey, baseball and basketball(both sports a Southeastern District Powerhouse).

Extracurricular activities

Nansemond River High School has a wide variety of student activities, including the Nansemond River High School Magnificent Warriors Marching Band, The Warrior Choir, The International Thespian Society (award winning drama club), and an award-winning JROTC Squad.
There are also many clubs, such as National Beta Club (which currently NRHS has the state president), Technology Student Association (which currently NRHS has the state president and vice president), FBLA, V.O.I.C.E. Club, Key Club, and Anime Club, to name a few.