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Name: Fort Dorchester High School Mailing Address: 8500 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29420 Phone: 843-760-4450 Classification: 8-AAAA (South Carolina High School League) Mascot: Patriots Web Address: http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/fdhs School Colors: Red, Blue & Silver GPS Coordinates: N 32.926351, W 80.109679About F.D.H.S.Opened in 1992Name: Fort Dorchester High SchoolMascot: PatriotSchool Colors: Red, Blue, and SilverSchool Yearbook: The PatriotSchool Newspaper: The fort ... Through Patriot Eyes (changed from The Sentinel in 2002)Campus: 75 acres (20 in protected wetlands)Building: 121 classroom, media center, gym, auditorium, cafeteriaAdministration: Principal, four assistant principals, principal internGuidance Department: Four guidance counselorsMedia Center: Three media specialists; AV technician, 15,000+ books, 60 periodicals, 2 newspapers, 20 computers, on-line databases, ITV building distribution system, Cable in the Classroom, and more.Teachers: 120Students: 1912Grades: 9-12Curriculum: Tech Prep, College Prep, Vocational, Honors, Advanced placement, International BaccalaureateAthletics: 28 team sports***More info: Fort Dorchester High School is a public high school located in North Charleston, South Carolina and is a part of Dorchester School District Two.Fort Dorchester was created in 1992, when Summerville High School became overcrowded and students in North Charleston had to travel long distances to arrive at the high school.Fort Dorchester is named after the old Fort at Colonial Dorchester where Patriots at this fort fought off the British. The principal is Jim Atkinson who recently transferred from Windsor Hill Elementary School. Atkinson was the first principal of Fort Dorchester before his eleven year hiatus and return in 2007. Fort Dorchester is the second high school in Dorchester District Two, the first being Summerville High School. Fort Dorchester is known for its academics, in particular its International Baccalaureate (IB) program and its Advanced Placement program. The school currently holds roughly 3,300 students making it one of the Big 16 in South Carolina.Fort Dorchester's mascot is the Patriot. Their colors consist of the Red, Blue, and Silver. Their top rivals are Summerville High School and Stratford High School. Fort Dorchester has a long standing rivalry with Summerville High in almost every sport and extracurricular activity. Students are encouraged to use their "Patriot Pride" in their school for everything they do, including schoolwork, extracurricular activities, visual and performing arts, and athletics. The varsity football team is currently coached by Steve LaPrad. The team went with a record of nine wins and four losses in their combined 2007-2008 season. However, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) forced the Patriots to forfeit all of their games because of an ineligible player on their team. Though many complaints had been filed, Fort had done the responsible action in doing what the SCHSL had requested. Fort Dorchester's stadium is named after former head coach John Bagwell, who coached from the school's opening until his death in 2002 him. Fort is also known for its outstanding wrestling team, coached by B.D. LaPrad. The team were state champions for the 2006-2007 season, defeating rival Summerville High School.***The Alma Mater*** The alma mater was written by a student from its first graduating class. The lyrics are as follows:Our trust and values,Brotherhood and prideRing in the spirit Patriots,Dare not hide,Hail the red, silver,And everlasting blue!To the Fort Salute thee,Our loyalty to you.