Both Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High Schools Listed in Top Ten Florida Schools
Jan 27, 2015
Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School (FSWC) Charlotte and Lee were listed in the Top Ten according to the Florida Department of Education’s recently released grades for high schools across the state of Florida. Schools were eligible to receive a grade up to 1600; FSWC Lee was ranked number five in the state with a score of 1483 and FSWC Charlotte was ranked number eight with a score of 1461.
“This is a direct reflection of the caliber of our faculty and staff at both schools, in addition to the hard work and determination of our students,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, President, Florida SouthWestern State College. “What makes this even more impressive is the fact that both schools are open enrollment, with a lottery draw each year to accept 100 students per class.”
“In an era of education focused on high stakes testing, it is impressive to see two schools perform in the top ten with little to no emphasis placed on testing. Our teachers and administrators keep FSWC students focused on competency based learning through innovative and contemporary learning strategies”, Dr. Erin Harrel, Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Harrel provides oversight for the School of Education, Dual Enrollment, as well as the two Collegiate High Schools. “We are very proud of the work these two schools accomplish in preparing college ready students. It is an honor to work amongst such talented teachers, staff and faculty.”
“We are so proud of our faculty, staff and students for this recognition. It’s in part thanks to their hard work throughout the year,” said Brian Botts, Principal of FSWC Lee.
“It is extremely rewarding to be listed in the top ten and receive this honor for the excellent education programs that we create and provide,” said Diane Juneau, Principal of FSWC Charlotte.
FSWC Charlotte is designed to provide students of all ability levels an opportunity to graduate with both a high school degree and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. The teaching methods used provide students an engaging learning environment and opportunities to receive additional educational resources through the high school and Florida SouthWestern State College. For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Charlotte County visit http://www.fsw.edu/wp/cchs/.
FSWC Lee provides a dynamic STEM focused learning environment that is dedicated to creating and sustaining the independent learning process with a focus on helping students construct knowledge through projects, hands on activities, and academic debate/discussion. An integral part of the school’s mission is to connect qualified and motivated students to maximizing their college dual enrollment options. For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Lee County, visit http://www.fsw.edu/wp/lchs/. Students enjoy small class sizes and individualized attention as FSWC since the school has a maximum of 400 students in grades 9 through 12, with each grade class hosting 100 students.
Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015.
Last Updated: January 27, 2015
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