Calabar High School

"The Utmost for the Highest"

Academics

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS TERM 1, 2022/23 

"PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT"

Congratulations

TOP STUDENTS BY GRADE 

 

GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 GRADE 13
Elasius Kepple Anthony Wisdom Kenneth Lawrence Khayleb Stewart Ronald Powell Jevaunte Daley Juanjay Hill
Emillio Griffiths Oraine Thomas Dujan Roach Tadrick Fletcher Andre Smith Mark Anthony Powell Matthew Aiken
Kevon Latouchie Demario Monteith Omar Gordon Gavin Taylor Nathan Anderson Tejaun Grant Jahleel Francis

Calabar High School congratulates the following students for being among the 
TOP 100 CANDIDATES in the CAPE 2023 EXAMINATIONS IN JAMAICA

  1. JEVAUNTE DALEY        - 3RD IN BMED IN GEOGRAPHY (UNIT 1)  & 62ND IN BIOLOGY
  2. O'BRIEN LAWRENCE     - 46TH IN GEOGRAPHY (UNIT 1)
  3. RUSHAWN BURRELL     - 79TH IN GEOGRAPHY (UNIT 1)
  4. TYRESE DYKE               – 81ST GEOGRAPHY (UNIT 1)
  5. ANDREW MCKENZIE     - 45TH IN ART & DESIGN (UNIT 1)
  6. JAVOIE WALKER           - 79TH IN ART & DESIGN (UNIT 1)
  7. JAHEIM TALBOTT         - 14TH IN SPANISH (UNIT 1)
  8. ABIJAH SCARLETT         - 41ST IN SPANISH (UNIT 1)
  9. ZANE MITCHELL            - 54TH IN SPANISH (UNIT 1)
  10. NATHANIEL GRIFFITHS  - 64TH IN SPANISH (UNIT 1)
  11. BRADON BELL               - 66TH IN SPANISH (UNIT 1)
  12. ADRIANO BROWN          - 49TH IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (UNIT 1)
  13. KHALIL SATCHELL         - 71ST IN TOURISM (UNIT 1)
  14. MARK POWELL               -5TH IN BUIDLING & MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (UNIT 1)
  15. DEAN GRIFFITHS            -16TH IN BUIDLING & MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (UNIT 1)
  16. PAULOS MCKENZIE         -24TH IN BUIDLING & MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (UNIT 1)
  17. DANIEL DOUGLAS           -70TH IN BUIDLING & MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (UNIT 1)
  18. DEANDRE COKE              -80TH IN BUIDLING & MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (UNIT 1)

Calabar's Top CAPE Student

JEVAUNTE DALEY

Calabar's Top CSEC Student

GALEN RILEY

 

The school's current rating scale is as follows:

 

A+ - 95-100
A - 85-95
B+ - 80-85
B- - 70- 80
C - 60-70
D - 50-60
E - 40-50
F - 0-40
 
To be qualified for the The Principal’s Honour roll, a student must achieve an average of 80% and over in his term activities. The list is placed on the honour roll board at the Administrative Building.
 
CSEC AND SBA DOCUMENTS
 
GRADE 7 CURRICULA
 
GRADE 8 CURRICULA
 
GRADE 9 CURRICULA
 
CALABAR HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES
 

DEPARTMENTS

Calabar has ten departments catering to the academic needs of our students. Together with their department head, the teachers endeavor to have their students succeed at all levels of learning; utilizing the necessary professional skills learning strategies and styles that encourage academic success.

DEPARTMENT COURSES OFFERED HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Mathematics Grades 7- 11 (CSEC): General Mathematics and Additional Mathematics (CSEC only) CAPE: Mathematics Mrs. M. Waysome
English Grades 7-CSEC: English Language, English Literature, Reading, CAPE: Communication Studies, Literatures in English Grade 7: Library Science Ms. D. Suckoo
Business Education CSEC: Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Economics, Office Administration, CAPE: Accounts, Economics Entrepreneurship, Management of Business Grade 9: Business Basics Mrs. J. Taylor
Industrial Engineering 9-CSEC: Technical Drawing, Building Furniture Technology, Metal Work CAPE: BMED Mr. R. Taylor
Modern Languages Grades 7-CSEC: Spanish & French Ms. P. Newman
Information Technology Grades 9- CSEC: EDPM, Information Technology CAPE: Computer Science, Digital Media Mrs. N. Briscoe- Sterling
Physical Education Grades 7-13 (CSEC & CAPE): Physical Education Mr. S. Newell
Humanities Grades 7- 13: Geography, History, Social Studies (to Grade 11) CAPE: Sociology, Caribbean Studies Mrs. S. Holness
Science Grades 9- 13 (CSEC & CAPE): Biology, Physics, Chemistry Grades 9-11: Human & Social Biology Grade 7: General Science. Grade 9: Robotics Dr. U. Odimgbe
Religious Education Grades 7- 11 (CSEC): Religious Education Ms. H. Thompson
Visual & Performing Arts Grades 7- 9: Music, Art Drama. CSEC: Visual Art, Theatre Arts Ms. J. Walters

THE SIXTH FORM PROGRAM

Students for the Sixth Form Program is pre-selected at the end of their Grade 11 year based on:

  • Attendance to school and classes
  • Punctuality to school and classes
  • Attitude towards homework and classwork
  • General behaviour and conduct
  • Deportment and adherance dress code
  • Completing SBA's

Final acceptance to Grade 12 (Lower 6th) is dependent on performance in the CSEC exams and completing an interview . Students must have at least 5 passes at Grades 1-2, at the General Proficiency Level, in what he wishes to do in Grade 12. 

Qualified and Interested students should apply by completing and submitting an application form ONLINE and include last two reports of his fifth form year, proof of qualifications, two recommendations or character reference (if you are an applicant from a different school) and TWO passport size pictures.

In Grades 12 and 13, students are prepared for Caribbean Advance Education (CAPE). The options available are:

SCIENCE
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
TECHNOLOGY
  • Computer Science
  • Digital Media
  • Building & Mechanical Engineering Drawing
  • Animation & Game Design
BUSINESS
  • Accounts
  • Economics
  • Management of Business
  • Entrepreneurship
GENERAL STUDIES
  • Mathematics
  • Caribbean Studies
  • Language & Communication Studies
  • Spanish/French
  • Physical Education
ARTS
  • Literatures in English
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Tourisim
  • Geography
  • Art & Design

APPLY FOR SIXTH FORM USING THIS LINK:  Sixth Form Application The items to be submitted to the main office are listed under the ABOUT US tab >> General Information (scroll down).

NOTE: Promotion to Grade 13 will depend on the student's conduct and passes in their unit one subjects; Grade Levels 1 to 3.

CALABAR EVENING INSTITUTE

Calabar Evening Institute was re-established in 2010 to facilitate the needs of students in search of post-secondary options. It offers a wide variety of courses and is offered in packages to suit the interest of the students. The Institure is currently closed. The information regarding its offerings will be posted as soon as it is back in operation.

CALABAR SUMMER SCHOOL

Calabar summer school runs for three weeks during the month of July. It is a mixture of academics and recreation. All students at all levels are welcome. It is open to both boys and girl from other school. Costs and offerings will vary from year to year.  Application form and flier is provided below below. Note that there is no Summer School for July 2023.

Download Summer School Application         

RENWEB

Our teachers use the RenWeb School Administration Software. All the information on your child’s academic progress and assignments via subjects/departments can be viewed here. Note, you must be provided with access. Please visit the website with the link here www.renweb.com/Why-RenWeb/About-Us.aspx

Contact the school for more details.