OUR MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS ❖
Airport HS was named an Aflac Duckprint Award Winner for the contributions made to pediatric cancer research and Camp Kemo.
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We have two National Champions: Individual Exhibition w/Arms (JROTC) and Bench Press (NASA) Student Government won the Gold Honor Council Award & Bronze Gavel Award recognizing our program as the third strongest in the state. JROTC Drill Team finished first in the state and fourth in the Nation. The orchestra received a Superior rating in Concert Festival in grade V. One of our students finished second in the nation for video editing out of over 1200 students. Five of our Teacher Cadet students received the Teaching Fellows Scholarship worth up to $24,000. A Special Olympics student won an essay contest through Arc of the Midlands and got to throw out the first pitch at the Columbia Fireflies second game in their new park!
The mission of Airport High School, in conjunction with a positive school-community relationship, is to provide a quality education f o r s t u d e n t s t h a t c r e a te s we l l - r o u n d e d individuals through varied opportunities in academics, arts, sports, and clubs, which is supported by a system that promotes hope, independence, good character traits, and the development of skills that are needed for success in life.
AIRPO RT HI GH S CH OOL
S TA F F C O M M I T M E N T S We will develop curriculum and instructional strategies that utilize various resources which will promote active involvement of students, provide for their varied experiences, and acknowledge their individual abilities and talents. We will model the importance of life-long learning through our ongoing professional development. We will collaborate with one another to create conditions that provide equity and promote student success. We will act in a professional manner with integrity and honesty and will develop relationships characterized by caring and respect - relationships which will lead to a rewarding professional experience. We will provide a supportive school atmosphere where everyone feels emotionally, physically, and intellectually safe. We will hold expectations for student achievement and character, and will guide students to make responsible choices for their lives and the learning process. We will care for our physical environment and school property and will expect the same of students. We will communicate with parents and each other about students and will encourage parents to be positively involved in their children’s education.
o t t r o p e R s t n e r a P e th 2015-16
Dr. Dixon Brooks, Principal 1315 Boston Avenue West Columbia, SC 29170 (803) 822-5600 - Phone (803) 822-5665 Fax
PURPOSE Dear Parents and Community, The School Improvement Council at Airport High School has prepared this summary report for you and community members interested in our school in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Academic Act (Act 135) of 1993. Airport High School consists of 1350 students in grades 9 through 12. It is the largest of the two high schools in Lexington District Two. Airport High School’s attendance area includes the communities of Springdale, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Dixiana, and parts of Cayce-West Columbia. This report echoes our school’s focus on continuous improvement and our results as we strengthen our academic programs and school climate.
SIC MEMBERS Teresa Bradwell, Co-Chair Edie Key, Co-Chair Dr. Mary Davis, Secretary James Black, Parent Patricia Brunson, Parent Teresa Conelly, Parent Kim Ellisor, Parent Michelle Feaster, Parent Oneita Jackson, Parent Tammy O’Quinn, Parent Dawn Williams, Parent Moriah Austin, Student Russell Pauly, Student Rachel Rabon, Teacher Christy Wingard, Teacher Lisa Harmon, Community Member Jeff Jones, Community Member Pat Smith, Community Member Dr. Mitch Yell, Community Member Alexis King, Assistant Principal Dr. Dixon Brooks, Principal
E A R LY C O L L E G E P R O G R A M The addition of our Freshman Cohort program, beginning this summer, is designed so students have a real opportunity to earn an Associates’ Degree and their high school diploma at the same time. Our Early College Program is in partnership with Midlands Technical College. All of the college courses offered on our campus are at no cost to our students or families.
RE PORT CARD R AT IN GS : Year
Absolute Rating
Growth Rating
2014
Good
Below Average
2013
Good
Good
2012
Average
Average
2011
Average
Below Average
E ND OF COURS E T E ST S :
WO RKKEY S PE RC EN T O F ST UDE NTS M EET ING PLATI NUM , GO LD, OR SI LVER : Test
AHS
State
Applied Math
67.0 %
73.4%
Reading for Information
92.7%
93.5%
Locating Information
84.9%
87.7%
*ALL 3rd Year Students FO UR -Y EAR /F I VE -Y EAR G RAD RATE
EOCEP Test
Our School
Schools like Us
Algebra I English I Biology I US History All Tests
81.7% 64.0% 84.3% 67.6% 74.7%
78.1% 63.1% 73.1% 59.4% 68.2%
Year
4-Year
5-Year
2015
82.2
75.9
2014
72.6%
68.9%
2013
70.7%
75%
2012
69.8%
66.7%
ACT AVERAG ES : Test
School
State
Composite
17.2%
17.9%
English
15.4%
16.5%
Mathematics
17.5%
Reading
SAT AVER AGE S: Year
Average Score
18.1%
2015
1381 (Composite)
17.5
13.3%
2014
984
Science
17.9%
18.2%
Writing
14.8%
13.9%
2013
1002.6
2012
1001.2
*ALL 3rd Year Students
