About FCHS
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School Improvement Council
LaToya Roberts, SIC Chairperson
he mission of Fairfield Central High School is to facilitate and support the development of academic, vocational, and social skills that will help our students become productive members of our global society.
Thomas Armstrong, Vice Chairperson Mandina Kennedy, Secretary Marchella Pauling, Parent Shemeeka Cornelius, Parent Elaine Kirkpatrick, Parent Sharalyn Mobley, Parent Sherri Thompson. Parent
REPORT to the parents
Logan Wade, Student Carlton Johnson, Student Tony Hare, Teacher Ryan Sharpe, Teacher
Grades: 9th-12th
Ferdinand Cooper, Teacher
Student Enrollment: 804
Carmen Washington, Community Member
2015-2016 School Year
School Colors: Black and Vegas Gold
Quinton Washington, Community Member
Mrs. Tracie Swilley, Principal
School Mascot: “Mighty Griffin”
Tracie Swilley, Principal, Ex-Officio
School Motto:
Jamie Brunson, Assistant Principal, Ex-Officio
Soaring to Greatness: Griffins Believe, Griffins Achieve, Griffins Succeed!
Rahim El-Amin, Assistant Principal, Ex-Officio Robertretta Patterson, Assistant Principal, Ex-Officio
Fairfield Central High School 836 U.S. Hwy. 321 Bypass South Winnsboro, SC 29180 Phone: (803) 635-1441 School Website: www.fchs.fairfield.k12.sc.us District Website: www.fairfield.k12.sc.us
FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Purpose
he purpose of this Report to the Parents is to give an update on the performance and progress being made toward improvement goals. In this report, we have provided brief goals, programs, activities, awards, and recognitions for students and teachers.
Special Recognitions
Goals
Provide opportunities to engage family, community, and all other stakeholders in the school environment.
Increase the overall passage rate of students taking the End of Course and Advanced Placement Exams.
Dual-Enrollment partnerships with Midlands Technical College and Winthrop University: Offering English 101 & 102, Psychology 201, Sociology 101, Mus105, Mat 110, Mat 111, Bio 205 and Teacher Cadet
Utilize blended instructional strategies to personalize student learning and accelerate college and career readiness.
Advanced Placement courses offered: U.S. History, Literature, Language, Calculus, Chemistry and Human Geography
Employ strategies to increase the number of students who graduate on time.
Over 60% of the graduating class of 2016 have been accepted to a higher institution of learning
Selected student representatives will participate in Boy’s State, Girl’s State, The SC Washington Tour, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference.
The Visual and Performing Arts Festival (Arts Alive) highlighted student work during Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month.
Accomplishments Actions Planned
Increased the average score for SAT and ACT examinations.
Increased the overall End of Course passage rate.
Increased FCHS graduation rate from 76.9% to 90.7%.
Increased Algebra 1 EOC from 82.1% to 88.8%.
Increase in overall passage on Advanced Placement exams.
Invite and encourage all parents to attend school related events as well as plan more family related activities to increase parental involvement.
Engage and partner with community/business organizations to plan and implement services and strategies to improve student achievement.
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