CommunityNew Manchester High School was founded in 2011 and is the most recent high school built in Douglas County. It is located on Highway 92/166 in the southeast part of the county, one mile from the border of Fulton and Douglas Counties near Boundary Waters Park. Because New Manchester was established as the magnet school for fine arts in Douglas County, the school has ample resources for fine arts, including the largest and most modern theater in the county.

CurriculumClasses at New Manchester are arranged on a 4 x 4 block schedule, with students completing four classes each semester. Class periods are approximately 90 minutes. Students may choose from a wide variety of classes, including advanced academics; Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE); and fine arts.

MagnetNew Manchester is home of the Fine Arts Magnet Education (FAME) program which offers concentrations in Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, and Visual Art. Students must apply for the program in the fall of their 8th grade year. Part of the application process includes a live audition or the submission of art samples.

The rigorous FAME program trains and prepares students for post-secondary or professional options. The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education and Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company partner with the FAME program. Professional dancers and actors often visit the school to impart advice to students about pursuing a career in the arts. The InToneNation a cappella group, under the direction of Trey Giddens, has won numerous choral competitions in recent years.

New Manchester High School4925 Highway 92/166Douglasville, GA 30135770-651-2700

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Principal Tekmekia Gilchrist

Assistant PrincipalsMichael Hopping, MTSS and School SafetyScott Long, Athletic Director and FAMECrystal Mattox, Assessment CoordinatorMichael Moffett, Curriculum & Instruction, 9th Grade Academy, and AVID

NMHS Statistics Student Enrollment 1,727

Black 78%White 5%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 4%Asian, American Indian & Pacific Islander less than 1%

Free/Reduced Lunch 52%Total Staff 157Certified Staff 115Certified Staff with Advanced Degrees 79%

Numbers for enrollment and staffing are from the October 6, 2020 FTE.

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Biology

Calculus

Chemistry

Economics

English Literature

Environmental Science

French

Human Geography

Language & Composition

Physics

Psychology

Spanish

Statistics

Studio Art

US History

World History

MissionThe Mission of New Manchester High School is to provide meaningful learning experiences that develop the character, academic ability, and talent of all students in order to prepare them for college and careers.

VisionTo build a community of lifelong learners while preparing them for college and careers.

Advanced Placement Courses

Career Pathways

Audio Video Technology and Film

Business and Technology

Entrepreneurship

Early Childhood Care and Education

Food & Nutrition

Healthcare Services

Law Enforcement/Criminal Investigations

Marketing & Management

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Web and Digital Design

World Languages

French

Spanish

Athletics

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Fencing Football

Golf

Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Wrestling

Graduation Rates*The graduation rate is defined as the percentage of students who graduate from secondary school with a regular diploma in the standard number of years.

College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)*All public schools in Georgia are assessed with the CCRPI, a comprehensive measure of school improvement and accountability.

School Climate Star Rating* Calculated using data from surveys by students, personnel, parents; student discipline; and attendance for students, teachers, staff, and administrators.

Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)* End of Course (EOC)The EOC contains four levels of performance: Beginning Learners, Developing Learners, Proficient Learners, and Distinguished Learners.

The charts show the percentage of students scoring at the Developing, Proficient, and Distinguished Learner levels.

*Scores are calculated by the Georgia Department of Education. For additional information, go to www.gadoe.org.

Graduation Rates 2019-2020 New Manchester High School 84.9% Douglas County 89.4% Georgia 83.8%

CCRPI Rates 2018-2019** New Manchester High School 79.8% Douglas County 75.9% Georgia 75.9%

School Climate Rating 2018-2019**New Manchester High School 3 out of 5

GMAS Scores Winter 2018**

NMHS Douglas Co. GA

9th Grade Literature 82.1 80.5 82

American Literature 75.7 77.2 76.2

Algebra I 80.2 76.7 68.6

Biology 71.1 61.1 67.8

Physical Science 78.4 70.2 64.6

U.S. History 81.3 75 75.5

Economics 80.3 81.1 76.4

Geometry 84.9 78.5 79.4

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GMAS Scores Spring 2019**NMHS Douglas Co. GA

9th Grade Literature 84.1 87.2 86.6 American Literature 76 8080.2

Algebra I 69.3 72.5 72.6 Biology 76.1 71.469.1 Physical Science 69.9 74.168.6 U.S. History 78.6 78.281.8 Economics 80.1 74.278.8 Geometry 61.5 70.962.3

** Due to COVID-19, GMAS was not administered to students, and CCRPI scores and School Climate Ratings were not awarded to schools in 2020. Data reflects 2019 information.

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American College Testing (ACT)The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of curriculum based subject area tests. It is scored on a scale from 0 to 36. For more information, go to www.act.org.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) The SAT is a globally recognized college admissions test designed to assess academic readiness for college through student reasoning based on knowledge and skills. The maximum score is 800 for each section for a total possible score of 1600.

Scholarships

ACT Scores 2020NMHS Douglas Co. GA

English 17 19 21 Math 17 19 21 Reading 18 20 23 Science 18 19 22 Composite 18 19 22

SAT Scores 2020NMHS Douglas Co. GA

Reading/Writing 455 518 511 Math 490 484 532

Total* 946 1002 1043

NMHS Scholarships EarnedThe NMHS Class of 2020 earned almost $3.9 million

in scholarships.

Approximately 120 students qualified for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships.

Student Organizations

Anime Comic Book Club

Art Club

AVID Club

BETA Club

Chess Club

Coding Club G4C

Culture 360

Debate Team

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Drama Club

E Sports

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Fencing

French National Honor Society

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Interact Club

International Club

Key Club

Marching Band

Math Club

National Art Honor Society

National Honor Society

Odette’s Legacy

Science Club

Spanish Honor Society

Step Team

Student Ambassadors

Student Government Association (SGA)

TOME Society

Yearbook

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Dual EnrollmentThrough Dual Enrollment, students in grades 9-12 who qualify to participate may enroll ona part-time or full-time basis to take collegecourses. Students receive high school andcollege credit simultaneously when attendingand passing approved college classes.

Dual Enrollment 2019-2020# of NMHS Students

West GA Technical College 61Georgia Highlands College 1

Total 62

Advanced Placement (AP) ExamsAt the end of the school year, students enrolled in AP courses may choose to participate in the AP exam. Students may earn a score ranging from 1 to 5, with scores at 3 or above being accepted for college credit at most colleges.

For more information, go to www.ap.collegeboard.org.

AP Exams 2020 % of AP Exams earning a 3, 4 or 5

New Manchester High School 35.7% Douglas County** 46% Georgia 64.1%

**District data is hand calculated by DCSS.

Global 64.3%

*Due to rounding, the mean section scores may not add up to the Total score.

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Douglas County School System, Trent North, Superintendent Information contained in this document reflect the most recent data available as of December 2020.

New Manchester High School Recent Highlights• Gates Millennium Scholarship Winner, 2016

• Industry Certifications in Business 2016 and Marketing 2017

• Establishment at NMHS of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program, 2017-2018

• Debate Team, Third Place in Atlanta Urban Debate John Lewis Invitational Tournament, 2017-2018

• Debate Team Student, 2nd Place, Atlanta Urban Debate League Fall 2020 Speech Bowl

• DECA, Top Three in State Competition, 2020

• FBLA, 2nd Place, Region Chapter Sweepstakes, 2021

• Football, Region Champs, 2nd Round Playoffs, 2020

• Girls Basketball Sweet 16, Second Round of State Playoffs

• Girls Track Team, Third Place in State Championship, 2018

• Step Team, 1st Place Step Competition, Women's Division, 2020

• Boys Basketball Region Champs, 2021

• Wrestling Region Champs, 2021

• 1st Place Winner District Science and Engineering Fair, 2021

• 1st Place Winner Regional Science and Engineering Fair, 2021

• Seven Posse Foundation Scholarship Winners, 2016-2019

• Three Associate Degree recipients, 2017-2019

• Three Congressional Appointments to Military Academies, 2016-2018

• One QuestBridge Scholarship Winner, 2018

• FAME InToneNation, ICHSA National a Cappella Champions, 2019

• FAME InToneNation, Regional Winners of ICHSA Competition, Best Choreography at Nationals, 2018

• FAME InToneNation, First Place and Grand Champions at Crescent City Music Competition, 2018

• FAME Dance Teacher Adrienne Abdus-Salaam, 2018 Fulbright-Hays Scholarship recipient Study Abroad Tanzania

• FAME Visual Arts Student received three 2021 Silver Key Awards from Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

• FAME Visual Arts students finalists in the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition 2015-2018 and in the Congressional Art Exhibit 2015, 2017

• FAME Instrumental Music graduates currently members of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

• FAME Chorus students HOPE Jingle/Georgia Lottery competition winners

• FAME Dance graduates currently enrolled on scholarship as dance majors at University of the Arts, Bard College, Kennesaw State University, University of Georgia, and Valdosta State University

• FAME Chorus Teacher Trey Giddens, Winner of the 2018 Art Educator Award, Grammy Educator Nominee, 2020