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religious, before- and after- school care |
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Gender composition |
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Dress code |
Dress code: Casual and modest. Boys may wear jeans without holes and shorts to knees. Shirts must be tucked and belts must be worn. Girls may wear jeans without holes, capris and shorts to knees. Nothing low cut. Belly is never to be exposed. |
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School Mission
- The primary objective of FHCS is to train the student in the knowledge of God (Proverbs 3:5-6) and to give the student an excellent education (Proverbs 1:5).
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Spanish.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on back-to-basics, traditional instruction.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Heavy emphasis on phonics K3 through 2nd grade.
- Preparing students for college and successful employment.
- Assisting parents in making their child a disciple of Jesus Christ.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, track and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, football and track.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Yearbook Club; Drama Club; Choir; Art Club; Journalism Club and Chess Club.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, theater/drama, chorus and photography.
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Parent and Community Support
- Parents contribute greatly to our Fall Festival, fundraisers, athletics and class field trips. They also are invited to attend our Parent Teacher Meetings.
Other news or notes
- Our primary focus is the spiritual development of our students. Once a person get's their life aligned with God's principles, everything else tends to fall in line as well.
| College and Work Preparation |
- Less than 20% of graduates go to 2-year colleges.
- 60-79% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- 11 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school offers wireless internet (wi-fi) access to students.
- This school was established between 1970-1979.
- No transportation is provided to this school.
- This school was built between 1970-1979.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: Additional 8 classrooms and more bathrooms.
Football complex.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: Large gymnasium with locker rooms.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Measures used to evaluate applicants: interview.
- To evaluate applicants, this school also uses: SAT, report card.
- Standardized tests used to evaluate applicants: SAT, Quick Test.
- Of the students who applied for admission to this school for the current school year, 61-80% were accepted.
- Tuition: $3000-$3999
- 0-20% of students receive financial aid to attend this school.
- Entering students typically come from: Macadory; Bessemer Academy and Bessemer City Schools.
- Graduates typically go to: UA; UAB and Jacksonville State.
- Students at this school are admitted on the basis of tests, grades, auditions or other criteria.
- Most of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension; closed campus;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 8:00 to 3:15.
- Principal has been at this school for 5 years.
- Principal has 5 years of experience.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 03/18/2008. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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