Treasure Coast High School

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Treasure Coast High School, abbreviated TCHS, is a high school located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The school's name is taken from the Treasure Coast, the name of the region, where the school is located, for the area due to the presence of shipwrecks off its coast.Campus and historyTCHS is made up of four buildings and a central courtyard. The campus is very open and large to accommodate its students. The campus has trees and other plants, to give it a peaceful, learning atmosphere. Only three of the four buildings are two story. The only building that does not have a second story is building three, which is home to many elective classes, the auditorium, and the gymnasium.The classes aren't limited to one building, and are spread all over the campus. The school was designed so it would be possible to get to any class, from anywhere on campus, within five minutes.AcademicsTCHS offers many classes, separated into Small Learning Communities, which are also known as academies. The SLCs are a part of a Global Community which includes the 9th Grade S.T.A.R.S. (Students Transitioning & Aspiring to Reach Success) academy, the 10th Grade Explorer Academy, and the various Career Academies.Below is a list of the Career Academies, as well as classes that may be taken at the school:Global CommunityA.I.C.E Program, sponsored by the University of Cambridge, Graphic DesignPublic Service and Safety Criminal Justice, Teacher AssistingVisionary House International Business, New Media Technology, Sports Recreation & Entertainment MarketingCulinary Arts Medical/Health Science Innovation House Pre-Engineering & Manufacturing The School's Yearbook is called "The Odyssey", named after the epic by Homer.