ENROLLMENT: 723 GENERAL LOCATION: St. Andrews MASCOT: Capitals SCHOOL COLORS: Maroon & Gold GRADES: 9-12 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 24
OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS: STEM Theme School (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Advanced Placement (AP) Program High School Scholars (HSS) Program Career awareness program High Schools That Work site Reading and math labs (NovaNet) Word processing/data processing lab Student-In-Industry Program Three computer centers in media center Diagnostic/remedial services Knowledge Masters competition (national) Occupational Technology Program Advisor/Advisee Program Adopt An Eagle (students serve as mentors to elementary students) Apprenticeship/mentorship program for seniors Mentorship program Nationally ranked Air Force JROTC
EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS: Award-winning Student Council Comprehensive club program Performing chorus Marching, concert and jazz bands Key Club Keywanettes Club National Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Future Homemakers of America (FHA) Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Students in Action for Education (SAE)
SPECIAL INCENTIVES: Cooperative job training program Shadowing program Annual Academic Awards Program Old English C Service Award Godbold Activities Award Recognition for attendance Honor Roll Assembly Columbia High School Scholars Program (gr. 9-12) Good School Citizens Program (gr. 9-12)
FACULTY INFORMATION: Very low turnover 15 years average experience 65% have master's degrees
UNIQUE ASSETS: 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Palmetto Gold 2008 Adequate Yearly Progress Charter member, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1915) Accessible to the handicapped One of 24 schools nationwide selected for Personal Best Program High Schools That Work site
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Band Booster Club School Improvement Council Athletic Booster Club Adopt-A-School Program Volunteer program Active PTSO
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