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Charlie Smith High School is a public, coeducational high school for boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 19. The school is located in Arnett Gardens in South Saint Andrew, Jamaica. The school was established by the Ministry of Educationand the Honourable Howard Cooke. Charlie Smith High intake process is based on a two - tier system for students starting at seventh grade. 'Students must pass the Grade Six Achievement Test formerly known as the Common Entrance Examination, and the Grade Nine Achievement Test (GNAT)'.

History
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Built in October 1975, the institution was first named Jones Town Comprehensive High. In the mid 1980’s, the institution was renamed Charlie Smith Comprehensive High in honour of social worker Charlie Smith, who served the community of Jones Town well. A stalwart of The People’s National Party and Caretaker for South Saint Andrew community, Mr. Smith was a public servant for the community of Jones Town and the constituency of South Saint Andrew. Mr. Smith’s indelible contribution to the community of Jones Town and the constituency of South St. Andrew was honoured by the renaming of the school and a community on National Stadium Road, called Charlie Smith Circle where he once resided.

Situated in South Saint Andrew, Charlie Smith High is one of two high schools that serves the communities of Jones Town, Trench Town, Federal Garden [Arnett Gardens]], Wilton Gardens [Rema] and surrounding areas. The school is often shunned by a number of parents and students within these communities for varying reasons. Charlie Smith High School largest percentage of intake comes from Jones Town Primary School. 'Jones Town Primary is a school that has a well-deserved reputation for being exceptional in preparing students for placement in traditional high schools'. Jones Town Primary is also the first school in Jamaica to adapt a shift system in 1974. The shift system later became a model that was implemented by Charlie Smith High and other schools throughout Jamaica. 'Enabling schools to admit more pupils and to educate them in less crowded conditions'.

A permanent fixture at the corner of Nine Street and West Rd, Charlie Smith High consists of three, 3-storey buildings which include a classroom block, an administrative block, and a vocational block. The vocational block houses a library, a science laboratory and various technical areas. The grounds of the school comprise a football (soccer) field, track and field area, a netball/ basketball court, parking lots and additional outdoor games area. The school started off with a one shift system, but later converted to a two-shift system due to lack of sufficient equipment and a growing student population in the 70’s and mid 80’s. At its peak, Charlie Smith had a population 1,200 students. Charlie Smith High provides traditional classroom education to its students in a variety of subject areas and caters to all students regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. Reports from the academic board of Jamaica stated that a large percent of the school’s population is considered to be more artistically talented than academically inclined Despite these reports, 'the school has produced many outstanding scholars who have gone on to proudly serve their country in various endeavours'. The school's first Principal was Mr. R.R. Bailey, Mr. Bailey’s tenure at the school was from 1975 to 1986.

Nestled in the environs battle zone of South Saint Andrew popularly known as 'Jungle ', aka 'Concrete Jungle' an area plagued by poverty and violence. Charlie Smith High is often seen as the arbitrator of the community, uniting warring fractions, especially during football (soccer) season. The school’s football team is often the highlight of the community galvanizing support within the community but beyond its boards. It is said by most Jamaican soccer pundits, 'Charlie Smith High 1995 outfit is considered one of the best schoolboy teams of all time'. 'The team which comprised of the formidable 'Gang of Five', won the Manning Cup, Walker Cup and Olivier Shield titles that year and back-to-back Premier League titles for Arnett Gardens FC'. The 44-year-old institution, with the motto "Effort the key to success", is bountiful in the tradition of cultural arts and sports, especially football (soccer) and have produced many influential players that are currently playing both in Jamaica and abroad.

With the community often rocked by resurgence of gang violence that hinders student attendance and overall performance at schools in the area, Charlie Smith Comprehensive High and Trench Town Comprehensive High School attendance records dropped significantly with little over 1,000 students registered at both institutions. In 2014, Charlie Smith Comprehensive and its neighbour Trench Town Comprehensive High School saw a steady decline in performance levels below the required academic standards and lack of attendance, forcing the Ministry of Education to re-evaluate both institutions existence.

On September 14 2015, Trench Town Comprehensive High School merged with its neighbour Charlie Smith Comprehensive High to formed, Charlie Smith High School. The merged institution now houses more than 1,025 students and over 60 teachers. The school now not only serves Jones Town, Arnett Gardens, Trench Town and Rema but adjoining communities of Hannah Town, Craig Town, Maxfield Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Rousseau Road, Retirement Road, Slipe Pen Road, Torrington Bridge, Greenwich Farm and other communities throughout Kingston and Saint Andrew, Jamaica.

Head Teachers/Principals
Mr. R.R. Bailey - 1975 - 1986

Mr. Earl Hines -   1986 - 2005

Mr. Lawrence

Mrs. Pauletta Chevannes

Mr. Dennis Kelly Mr. Anthony Garwood

Mr. Garth Gayle -  2015 - present

Vision
'The students we prepare will be equipped to find their niche in the Jamaican society and the world at large and make a positive contribution wherever they go'.

Mission

'The mission of the Charlie Smith High School is to work conscientiously to raise our self-esteem, confidence and a belief in ourselves that all who pass through this institution can make a difference. To ensure that quality education and training is provided for all students in an environment that is conducive to learning. To encourage the participation of parents/guardians, community and other stakeholders in the development of the school'.

Core Values

'The Core Values which the school seeks to promote and embody in its programmes are':

Motto
 * Teamwork
 * Integrity
 * Mutual Respect
 * Excellence
 * Discipline

'Effort the key to success'

Uniforms
Uniforms are worn on campus. Girls in first through third form wear a khaki double pleated tunic over a short-sleeved white blouse. Boys wear khaki pants and shirts with brown and gold crest and striped epaulettes. Girls in fourth and sixth form wear a double pleated khaki skirt with a white blouse and a striped tie, while boys wear khaki pants and white shirts with a brown and gold striped tie. All students wear black or brown shoes with navy blue, black or brown socks. Prefects' uniforms are the same as other students', but they often feature a white short sleeved blouse or shirt instead of the khaki blouse or khaki shirt.

Academics
Like all high schools in Jamaica, Charlie Smith High follows the traditional English grammar school model used throughout the British West Indies, which incorporates the optional year 12 and 13, collectively known as sixth form. 'The first year of high school is regarded as first form, or year seven, and the subsequent year groups are numbered in increasing order up to sixth form. Students prepare for courses prescribed and administered by the Caribbean Examinations Council. Students in the upper sixth form (year thirteen) are prepared for their GCE Advanced-level examinations, however the option exists to sit exams after completing lower sixth form (year 12)'.

Curriculum
'The school offers a broad educational curriculum which encompasses: Technical Drawing, Wood Works, Mathematics, Physical Education, General Science, Social Studies, Home Economics, Biology, Geography, History, Physics, Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Principles of Accounting, Office Administration, Principles of Business, English, Chemistry, Information Technology, Electrical Principles, Literature, Spanish, Art and Religious Education'.

'Sixth form is an optional, two years long, advanced post-secondary program, at the end of which students write the CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams)”. These are the equivalent of the GCE A-Level examinations. Generally, A-Levels or CAPE examinations are required to enter the nation's universities. Universities are typically the only degree granting institutions; however, many colleges have been creating joint programs with universities, and thus are able to offer some students more than a college diploma'

Extracurricular
'Extracurricular activities exist for all students and generally voluntary activities. As sports has a great influence at the school, extramural sports is very important to school life. Among the outdoor games, football (soccer) and athletics are the most popular. The organization of the sporting disciplines are facilitated via Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA), Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championships, Manning Cup Schoolboy Football Competition, Manning Cup, Jamaica Netball Association (JNA)The Manning Cup and Walker Cup are contested among schools in the Corporate Area (comprising the parishes of Kingston, St. Andrew and most of St. Catherine). The DaCosta and Ben Francis Cups are contested by schools from the Rural Area (comprising all other 11 parishes including a few from Saint Catherine, e.g. Dinthill Technical). The Olivier Shield and Super Cup are contested by both Corporate and Rural Area schools with the Olivier Shield contested, in a home-and-away two-leg format, by the winners of the Manning Cup and DaCosta Cup that season and is the last cup to be decided each season with the possibility of the title being shared if the scores were tied after two games. This format was changed by ISSA to a one-leg, play-to-finish format following the 2013 season which meant the title could no longer be shared'.

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Sports Activities
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'Students participate in national school events for the following sports' :

Football (Soccer)

Netball

Track and Field

Cricket

Basket Ball

Swimming

Championship Titles
1988 -  Manning Cup

1990 -  Manning Cup

1995 -  Manning Cup

1995 -  Walker Cup knockout title

1995 -	 Olivier Shield

2002 -  Walker Cup knockout title

Football (Soccer)

 * Christopher 'Belly' Diaz
 * Desmond 'Gorilla' Davey
 * Eugene 'Big Head' Williams
 * Byron Earle
 * Kevin Wilson
 * Cornel Chin-Sue
 * Eugene Barnes
 * Kwame Richardson
 * Everton Bunsie
 * Archie Dudley
 * Garfield Jones (Bessie)
 * Kemoy Bailey
 * Eugene Barnes
 * Kwame Richardson
 * Everton Bunsie
 * Archie Dudley
 * Garfield Jones (Bessie)
 * Kemoy Bailey
 * Archie Dudley
 * Garfield Jones (Bessie)
 * Kemoy Bailey
 * Kemoy Bailey
 * Kemoy Bailey

Netball

 * Sophia Bailey
 * Suzzette Bailey
 * Lorna Benbow
 * Coleen Smith
 * Novlette Myles
 * Janine Henry
 * Coleen Smith
 * Novlette Myles
 * Janine Henry
 * Janine Henry
 * Janine Henry

Other Notable alumni

 * Hopeton Bailey
 * Jermaine Bailey
 * Jermaine Bailey


 * Bernard Bailey


 * Miguel Bailey


 * Tedmore Clarke
 * Gerald Levy Bogle (dancer)
 * Gerald Levy Bogle (dancer)