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 South Carolina Department of Education - Office of Career and Technology Education Perkins V Performance Report 2022-2023

Perkins Indicator	Numerator	Denominator	Percent	Goal	Met Goal	90% Goal	Met 90%
1S1                               Student Graduation Rates	382	382	100.00%	91.50%	Yes	82.35%	Yes
2S1                            Academic Proficiency Reading/Language Arts	226	272	83.10%	67.80%	Yes	61.02%	Yes
2S2                           Academic Proficiency Mathematics	190	229	83.00%	73.50%	Yes	66.15%	Yes
2SC                          Academic Proficiency Science	141	282	50%	71.70%	No	64.53%	No
3S1                                       Post Program Placement	226	237	95.40%	93.70%	Yes	84.33%	Yes
4S1                       Nontraditional Enrollment	39	286	13.60%	12.20%	Yes	10.98%	Yes
5S1                 Postsecondary Credential Graduation	331	411	80.50%	35.70%	Yes	32.13%	Yes

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Regular Schedule

First bell rings at 8:20am and again at 8:25am late bell rings at 8:30am

Class Schedule

• 1st Block = 8:30am – 10:00am
• 2nd Block = 10:05am – 11:35am
• 3rd Block = 11:40am – 11:55am
• Lunch = 11:55am -12:20pm
• 3rd Block = 12:25am - 1:55
• 4th Block =   2:00pm – 3:30pm

Lunch Schedule

• First Lunch – 11:55am – 12:20pm
• Second Lunch – 12:40pm – 1:05pm
• Third Lunch = 1:25pm – 1:50pm

Off Campus Students Bell Schedule

• Morning Car Riders - 8:30am
• Morning Buses Arrive – 8:45am
• Morning Dismissal – 11:30am
• Afternoon Car Riders – 12:30pm
• South Florence High Afternoon Dismissal – 1:50pm
• West Florence High and Wilson High Afternoon Dismissal – 3:05pm

 Early Dismissal Days

* - Elementary Schools dismissal at 12:10pm and Middle/High Schools dismissal at 1:30pm, October 20
* - Half Day—December 16, May 25, May 26 (Elementary 11:10am, Middle and High Schools 12:00pm)
* - Make-up Days (in order) - November 23, January 2, April 14

Class Schedule

• 1st Block = 8:30am – 9:25am
• 2nd Block = 9:30am – 10:25am
• 3rd Block  = 10:30am – 12:25pm
• 4th Block = 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lunch Schedule

• First Lunch = 10:30am – 10:55pm
• Second Lunch = 11:15pm – 11:40pm
• Third Lunch = 12:00pm – 12:25pm

In 1956 Florence School District One began, in a serious way, to commit itself to an enlarged vocational program for high school students. Since that time the program has been enlarged course by course as local, state and federal monies became available.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Over the past 65 years Advantage Academy (formerly Florence Career Center) has provided vocational, occupational, and now career and technical education (CTE) for high school students across Florence One Schools.

Regardless of post-secondary plans of its students, Advantage Academy provides a competitive edge for all who attend whether they plan to enter the workforce, military, or college after high school. With up-to-date, real-world technology as well as various dual credit and articulation agreements with local colleges, Advantage Academy provides ample opportunities to equip students with career readiness skills in a competitive workforce environment.

The following courses are taught at the Advantage Academy: Agriculture Science / Horticulture, Auto Collision, Auto Technology, Aviation, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Computer Networking, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Cyber Security, Digital Art and Design, Early Childhood Education,Electricity,Electrical Line Worker, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Hospitality and Tourism, Mechanical Design / PLTW, Pharmtech, Welding, Welding Dual Credit .

Click here to access the Florence One Schools Code of Conduct Page

ID Badges

All high school students in FSD1 are furnished with ID badges and are required to appropriately wear them at all times at the Advantage Academy 

School Closing

In case of severe weather, the official announcements for school closings will be posted on the district website.

Mobile Devices and Cell Phones

Please reference the Student Code of Conduct regarding personal or school-issued electronic devices.  Advantage Academy assumes no responsibility for any loss or theft of these devices.

Tardy Policy

Ample time is allowed for students to get from one class to another.  Punctuality and dependability are a vital part of the education process and the world of work.  All students at the Advantage Academy are encouraged to get to all classes on time.

 Student Transportation to the Advantage Academy 

Bus transportation is provided for all students attending the Advantage Academy.  Students who desire to furnish their own transportation to the center may be permitted to do so subject to the following;

1. Permission must be obtained on the proper form from parent, principal, and the Advantage Academy.
2. Transportation may be shared with other students provided parents involved come to the high school and sign the proper permission form.
3. This privilege may be revoked at any time at the discretion of principal or the Advantage Academy.
4. Morning driving students from West Florence and Wilson must be in class by 8:30.  Afternoon driving students from West Florence and Wilson must be in class by 12:30 and will be dismissed at 3:05.

Parking

All driving students (Wilson and West Florence only) are required to register their cars as well as purchase a parking permit.  Students who do not abide by the parking regulations will be subject to revocation of their driving privileges.  Permission to enter cars during class must be obtained from school administation.

Student parking is located at the front of the Advantage Academy.  Vehicles may not be parked around shop areas unless a form is obtained from the office giving student permission to do so.

Suspension

Students suspended from Advantage Academy or their home high school are suspended from both schools.