2023-24 Profile*

• Designated School To Watch by AMLE National Forum - 2020
• Re-Designated RAMP School BY ASCA – 2020
• Only School in South Carolina to be designated by AMLE and ASCA with their top designations
• State Report Card Rating – GOOD
• Palmetto Silver Awards, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017
• Palmetto Award, Closing the Gap, 2013
• Annual increase in absolute and growth calculations
• Multiple PSAT Junior Scholars and SAT Duke TIP Scholars
• Excellent ratings -- Orchestra and Chorus, Carowinds Music Festival
• PTA District and State Reflections Contest Winners
• Robotics teams qualified and competed in World Championships 2017, 2018, 2019
• Robotics VEX team South Carolina State Champions 2020
• SC Juried Art Show Winners
• Battle of the Brains, Elite Eight
• GC Book Bowl Champions
• Greenville County United Way Campaign Award of Excellence
• Youth in Government Mock Legislature – Multiple Bills signed into Law, 2014, 2018, 2019
• State PTA Membership Award, Goals Award
• 6 National Board Certified Teachers
• Top Ten Finalists, GC Teacher of the Year: Marilyn Murphy, Cheryl Cruell, Katherine King
• 2014 State PTA Support Staff Member of the Year – Chris Greggs
• 2012 State Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year – Linda Waters
• 2011 Upstate Writing Project Principal – Karen Kapp
• 2010 GC Support Staff Member of the Year – Melinda Howard

August 2005 New Building • 42 Classrooms • 7 Science Labs • Reading Solarium in Media Center 5 Computer Labs • 7 Laptop Labs • Covered Amphitheater Baseball and Soccer Fields, Regulation 6-Lane Track Weight Room, Outdoor Habitat Garden with Falcon Falls

• Administrators: 2
• Teachers/Professional Staff: 54
• Support Staff: 23

• Active, STEAM-focused learning
• Technology integrated and personalized instruction; 1 to 1 Laptop Initiative
• H.S. Credit Opportunities – English I, Algebra I, Spanish I, Computer Applications, Graphic Design, Chorus I, Band I, Strings I, Geometry, and Art I
• Engineering Design Program – Design & 3D Modeling; Robotics & Automation; Green Architecture; Energy & the Environment; STEM Career Simulation
• Fine Arts Program – Art, Graphic Design, Band, Strings, Orchestra, Chorus, and Drama
• Inclusive Practices School; Upstate Writing Project School Enrichment Program – Extra Time & Help, Academic Extension, and Special Interest
• Designated as a Transform SC school
• Safe, orderly climate promoting 21st Century learning and collaboration
• Comprehensive School Counseling Model – Individual, Small Group and Academic Counseling, Career Interest and awareness, and Individual Graduation Plans
• Full service communications – Website, weekly phone messages, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Weekly media release
• Academic Competition – Youth in Government, National Geography Bee, Battle of the Brains, Robotic Teams, Google 1st Computer Science Clubs
• Leadership Development -- Character and Academic awards, Beta Club, Student Council, Air Patrol, Recycling, Outdoor Garden
• CATCH School – Wellness Break, Intramural Athletic Program, Field Days
• Regional Champion Athletic teams – Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball
• Extensive Business and Community involvement – STEAM Advisors, Project Mentors, Club Sponsors, Lunch and Learn, & Career Exploration
• Active PTA, School Improvement Council, and School Counseling Advisors
• Signature Events:
  • Return to Camp Sevier” Veterans Day celebration
  • 1 to 1 Parent Conferences in Quarter 1
  • “Flight of the Falcon” – 5th grade Open House
  • “Falcon Flight Planning” – Showcase and Curriculum Planning Event