Atlantic High School-Volusia

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Atlantic High School is a public high school located in Port Orange, Florida. The school started in 1994 and currently serves about 1,300 students in grades 9 to 12 and is part of Volusia County Schools. The Principal is a college and career oriented principal. He focuses on getting students to find a career and train for it while in high school, advocating dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses.Extra CurricularsExtra Curricular Activities are extremely important at Atlantic High School. Extra Curriculars include: -Academic team -Anime Club -Band -Book Club -DECA -Drama Club -Drumline -FFA -JROTC -Key Club -Latin Club Marching Band -Mock trial -Science Olympiad -Spanish Club -The International Thespian Society -Video Game ClubAthleticsThe schools athletic teams are known as the Atlantic Sharks. The school colors are teal and black.-Atlantic won the state championships in women's bowling in 2010 and 2014.-Atlantic won 2nd in state championships in women's bowling in 2015.-Atlantic Boys' Basketball team won districts on February 11, 2016.-Atlantic's Wrestling Team dominated 2014,2015,2016.-Atlantic's Tennis Team 2016 is the Best in district and stateCareer AcademiesAHS currently offers nine Career Academies under three umbrellas: Public Service and Marketing, Science and Technology, and Entertainment.Public Service and Marketing holds The Academy of Law and Government, Teaching, Education, and Learning, and Marketing and Promotions.Science and Technology focus includes these academies: Gaming and Simulation, Technology, Engineering, Science, and Aeronautics, and Aquaculture, Environmental, and Marine Science Academy .The Entertainment focus includes these academies: On Stage, Digital Video, and Digital Audio and Recording Technology .