Charles Herbert Flowers High School

History

The school opened its doors in August 2000, for only 9th and 10th grade students. At that time, it was the first new high school in 26 years constructed in the Prince George's County Public School system. It cost $30 million. 1,000 were expected at its opening.

The provisional name was Ardmore High School until the final name was decided. Flowers appeared to celebrate the school's opening.

As the school was to open, residents in the wealthier areas of Lake Arbor and Mitchellville and the lower income Landover were competing over who would be served by the school; some wealthier African-Americans were reluctant to let their children go to school with poor children.

Campus

The building features a gymnasium, a wrestling room, a tennis court, a stadium and an auditorium with 750 seats, and 18 laboratories for science classes. In 2018 the school began using a classroom as a school supply area for new teachers in the district. Experienced teachers supply the "treasure room" with excess school supplies.

School uniforms

Initially, students of Charles Herbert Flowers were not required to wear uniforms, although there was a dress code that students had to adhere to. In the fall of 2005, following a school-wide survey of parents and students, Flowers students were required to wear a school uniform that consisted of grey slacks or grey pleated skirts, white polo or oxford shirts consisting of the school logo, a hunter green blazer or v-neck sweater vest, and v-neck long-sleeve sweater, all bearing the school logo, as well as a black belt and black shoes.

The class of 2006 was the first senior class required to wear uniforms. The school uniform policy remains, but is no longer as strict. Students are no longer required to purchase their uniforms from the school, making the uniforms more affordable. Today, the uniforms for all students are black khakis with a forest green polo shirt, with any color shoes.

Beginning in the 2011–2012 school year, students in the Science and Technology Program, who have internships during the day, wear an all-black uniform. This uniform consists of a black top with the new Science and Technology logo and the word "INTERN" underneath, and black bottoms.

Academics

Charles Herbert Flowers High School is part of the Prince George's County Science and Technology program. This program also includes Eleanor Roosevelt High School and Oxon Hill High School.

As of 2010 80% of its 12th grade students passed Maryland state achievement tests, and Flowers had an 82% graduation rate. In the previous year it met every adequate yearly progress (AYP) target set by the federal government.

Previously the school only allowed students already making a 3.0 grade point average and with permission from teachers to sign up for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. By that period most U.S. schools, which had previously restricted AP enrollment to high-achieving students, began to let all students sign up; in 2010 the school still restricted AP classes even though PGCPS policy stated that they must be open to all students. After Jay Mathews of The Washington Post inquired on the matter, principal Helena Nobles-Jones stated that the restriction policy had been dropped.

Notable alumni

• Blac Chyna (2006), TV Personality and Socialite
• Jazz Lewis (2007), member of the Maryland House of Delegates
• Christian Harrison (2011), Professional Track and Field Athlete
• Rico Nasty (2015), rapper
• Jamree Kromah (2018), defensive end for the Chicago Bears
• Xanman (2018), rapper
• Tommy Akingbesote (2021), defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys
• Wayne Matthews (2021), linebacker for the Michigan State Spartans
• Redveil (2022), rapper

School organizations

• Student Government Association
• Future Business Leaders of America
• National Art Honor Society
• Science National Honor Society
• National Chinese Honor Society
• Chinese Game Club
• National Honor Society
• Student Humanitarian Organization
• Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
• Jaguar Players Drama Club
• Science and Technology Academic Reformers (STAR)
• It's Academic
• LGBTQ+ Club
• Pom & Dance Team
• Mock Trials Defence Team
• Environmental Science Club
• National Society of Black Engineers
• College Summit
• African Students' Association
• Young People for God Christian Club
• Muslim Students' Association
• Math Honor Society
• Mathematic Engineering and Science Achievement
• Spanish Honor Society
• Scholarship Club
• Poetry Club
• Community Day
• Flowers Kouture
• Inklings: Young Writers Club
• ProStart Culinary Arts Program
• Jaguar Debate Team
• Ten80 Education
• Computer Science Honor Society

References

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