
PER THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AND THE PRINCIPAL
"If I see it--I will take it" policy. Cell phones, IPOD's and MP3 players will not be used during school hours. Food, and drinks belong in the cafeteria. This is not the mall or a pick up station. You will be in the correct uniform color or there will be consequences to face. Please take this directive seriously because disrespect and insubordination will not be tolerated.
The North Charleston High Football has 2 of its players selected for the 2009 North/South All Star Football Game. The players are Denzel Myers and Corey Washington. Past NCHS players that have been selected include Running Back Nehemiah Broughton (class of 2001) who started @ the Citadel and went on to a very successful career in the NFL and current USC starting Offensive Lineman Jariel King (class of 2005).
The game will be held on Saturday 12/12 @ Coastal Carolina University. Also, the 7th Ranked Cougars open the 1st round of the Class AAA playoffs here @ NCHS on Friday night. Our opponent is the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs. Kickoff is set for 7:30. Tickets are $6.00. CCSD ID Badges are not to be used for the playoffs per the playoff rule of the South Carolina High League
Joe Bessinger, Athletic Director
North Charleston High School
NCHS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of North Charleston High School, through a joint effort of home, school and community, is to develop competent and responsible life-long learners who are productive members of society by creating a safe learning environment which promotes a positive, challenging, and educational experience designed to meet various needs, abilities, and cultural differences which are inherent in each student.

NORTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
had the1st PTA MEETING on
November 16th and we are very proud of 145+ in attendance and an excellent performance by our Step Team and our Band-
Thank you to everyone that participated and let's continue to support our children.

Check out the wide array of books online through this website:
CONGRATS TO NCHS 2009-2010
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
David Jessen

CONGRATS TO: Senior Cross Country runner Eduardo Lomeli-Garcia for the State Meet . We are all extremely proud of Eduardo for this, especially considering he is the first runner in 8 YEARS to achieve such an accomplishment!!

Dear Parents and Students:
Hope everyone had a safe and restful weekend. The TARDY SWEEP is enforce and will be carried out. It is to your best interest to get to class on time. Pay attention to important announcments- We have afull week of events-We will have our first PTA meeting on Monday, November 16th--Our first School Improvement Council meeting is Thursday, November 19th Parents please support your children and the community by attending these important meetings.
Hope you have a Cougarific Week!
Sincerely,
Juanita Middleton
Principal
North Charleston High School
Thought for the week:
"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.-- Abraham Lincoln

If you can sing or attempt at making noise? If you have a voice we need you to be involved with the Adult Gospel Choir at NCHS. We hope to set up practice on Tuesday after school! Please see Mrs. Sweat or Mrs. Gwen Benton if you are interested.
If you missed the BOOK CLUB meeting then you missed out on a great opportunity to express your opinion on the Bluford Series. Triple KUDOS to Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Benton and the 11 awesome students that attended the BOOK CLUB Meeting today!! If you missed this month's meeting then you can sign up now for December. See Mrs. Johnson for next month's book series.

PARENT UNIVERSITY

PLEASE GET AROUND TO Ms. Finkelstein's Room and see the results of:
Students participated in the following Art Shows and received recognition:
Coastal Carolina Fair
Moises Lomeli-Garcia - !st Place Ribbon in the 15 yr. old age div.
CFADA -Charleston Fine Art Dealers' Association
Edzel Gaytano and Okiyah Grant participated in the annual art show held at Marion Square on Saturday, November 7, 2009. The organization
rewarded each participant with a 'Certificate of Participation' and a $20.00 gift card to a local art store.