
K-12 School
Starting as a K-7 school and growing to serve grades K-12
Small Classes
Small classes with an average teacher to student ratio of 1:20
Supportive
Teachers available to tutor after hours
Local
Board of Directors comprised of local community members
Our Educational Model that makes FACS unique:
Responsive Classrooms
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- Create safe classrooms and good citizens
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Research-based program that shows students learn best when they feel safe, challenged, and happy.
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Five main components:
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Morning Meeting
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Hopes and Dreams
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Rule Creation
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Guided Discovery
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Logical Consequences
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During the first six weeks of school, students spend time learning the rules, routines, and procedures that will foster our students as independent learners and will help our classrooms run smoothly.
Project Based Learning
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Aligned with the NC Essential Standards in science and social studies
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8 Essential Elements to prepare students to be capable leaders
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Key Knowledge and Understanding
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Success Skills
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Challenging Problem or Question
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Sustained Inquiry
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Public Product
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Authenticity
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Reflection
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Life Skills Curriculum​
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Specials and Electives that prepare our students to lead healthy, well-balanced lives
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Skills taught include
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Healthy Eating/Cooking
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Sewing
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Budgeting and Finance
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Handwriting
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Typing
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Child-care
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First-Aid, CPR
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Wilderness
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And more!
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