A.C. Flora High School
One Falcon Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
Telephone: 803/738-7300
Principal: Richard McClure
Assistant Principal: Lillian Herrington, Joya Gregg, Brian Chatman
ENROLLMENT: 1,350
GENERAL LOCATION: Forest Acres
MASCOT: Falcon
SCHOOL COLORS: Scarlet & Light Blue
GRADES: 9-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21
OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Flagship School of Promise
Top literary magazine in S.C.
JROTC Distinguished Honor Unit
Student Advisory Program
Parent volunteerism among the highest in S.C.
Students taking appropriate course preparation score 40-100 points above the national average on the SAT
Middle years IB program
In 2003 students received $9.65 million in scholarship offers
Strongest math offerings in S.C.
Five foreign languages, including Russian and AP Latin
Honors and AP offerings, including Chemistry and European History
Arts, Dance and Drama Programs
National and state awar-–winning FBLA chapter
High School Scholars (HSS) Program
Computerized instruction
International Students Program
Thirty-ninw male and female athletic teams
Diagnostic/remedial services
International Baccalaureate Program
EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
School Governance: Class Councils, Principal’s Forum, Student Council
Athletic: Varsity Cheerleaders
Foreign Language: French, German, Latin, Russian and Spanish Clubs
Honor Groups: National Honor Society, Thespians
Music-related: Band, Chorus, Orchestra
Scholastic: Academic Team, High School Bowl Team, Mu Alpha Theta Math Club
Publications: Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Falcon Flyer
Speech/Drama: Drama Club, Model U.N.
Other: Afro-American Club, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Future Business Leaders of America, International Fair, Interact Club, JROTC Drill Team, Key Club, Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering, Serteens, STEP Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Flora Scholars
Top Ten Scholars Award
Artistic competitions and exhibits
Russian language grant
Russian Exchange Program
Senior Class Hall of Fame
Theatre grant
FACULTY INFORMATION:
63% have master's degrees or higher
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Athletic and Band Booster Clubs
Member, Forest Acres Chamber of Commerce
Adopt-A--School Program with Baptist Medical Center
Kiwanis, Rotary, Sertoma and Optimist Clubs
PLUS (People Lending Us Support) School Volunteer Program
Parent-Teacher Organization
DIRECTIONS:
Leaving S.A.B., turn left on Laurel St., proceed to Harden St., turn right on Harden St.. Proceed to Taylor St., turn left on Taylor St., which changes to Forest Drive and crosses Beltline Blvd. Travel approximately 1-½ mi.; turn right at the 1st traffic light onto Falcon Drive. School is on the left.---(3.7 mi.)
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