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FLORIDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1968 - 2013

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FCS Opening Day 1968

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An Education to Believe In

Florida Christian School was established 45 years ago by Christian parents and educators to provide the Miami-Dade County community with a quality educational opportunity and a strong commitment to teaching Biblical truth. Although the community and clientele have changed over the past 45 years, I am happy to report that those original goals are still being met.

Dr. Robert Andrews

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WHY ARE WE HERE?

DO OUR REASONS FOR EXISTENCE MATCH YOUR EXPECTATIONS A PARENT?

What are the fundamental principles of FCS that produce a product that a parent is willing to invest

in?

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2. Christian worldview and Biblical philosophy of education and discipline Our philosophy is based entirely on the Word of God. Biblical integration is woven throughout every subject.

1. Faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus ChristWe use every possible opportunity to preach the Gospel and teach students and families about a lifetime relationship with Jesus Christ.

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4. Scriptural standards of conduct and professionalism from the faculty Our school is only as strong as each of our teacher's and administrator's commitment to scriptural and professional standards

3. Academic excellence and diversified extracurricularsAcademics must meet the ever changing demands of our educationally minded society while providing the variety and quality of extracurricular activities that characterize American schools today.

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A Quick Look at the Past Two Years

A brief overview of how we have fulfilled our promise to parents and students with the academic, extracurricular, and spiritual programs of our school during the past two years.

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FCSMART

FCS Technology Initiative 2012-13• Smart Board technology in every

classroom• Every classroom equipped with

projectors, audio, and campus wide WiFi.

• E-textbooks in many courses• FCS TV – live morning news • FCS App for IOS and Android• Mobile site with interactive

calendar and social media notifications

• Student IPad/Tablet bring your own device program

• Edmodo - Teacher/Student interactive educational social media

• New RenWeb online schoolmanagement and communication system

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Student Missions and Community Service

• FCS Elementary Mission Project raised over $12,000 in 2012-13

• School groups and clubs sponsored projects for His House, Hemophilia Project, and more.

• Middle School students went on mission trip to Costa Rica

summer 2012.• 4 Spiritual Emphasis Weeks challenged students K5 – 12th • Student Chapels featured student led worship music• Key Club, NHS, NJHS active in community service

projects: Operation Christmas Child, Touching Miami With Love.

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Student Trips and Travel

• 32nd Senior trip to Europe • Band and choir traveled and

competed around the state• National Award winning school

yearbook. Staff traveled to Columbia University in NYC

• Multiple trips by athletic teams to prestigious tournaments

• Annual middle school trip to Holy Land Adventure

• Junior and Senior Retreats• Over 100 class field trips during the

past year

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Academic Competition

• 2012 and 2013 (5th year in a row) Large School Grand Champions at the FACCS State Fine Arts competition.

• STATE Brain Bowl competition 2013 – FCS Team finished 3rd in State, Our 2nd Team finished 1st in consolation.

• Florida Gulf Coast University Math Competition 2013 - Algebra II team - Placed sixth out of 31 teams in the state defeated local schools: Ferguson Sr. High, Saint Brendan, Doral Academy and Miami Springs Sr. High

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Fine Arts: Second to NoneChoral Program

Award winning groups and individuals. • 22 all-state students in 2012 • 17 all-state students in 2013• Coral Gables Caroling competition, Grand Champions High School Ensemble. Grand Champions Middle School.• Florida Vocal – 2013 Superior Senior High Mixed, Honors Women, High School Men.• FACCS 2012 - 1st Place Region and State, Middle School Choir

2013 1st Place Region• FACCS 2012 – 1st Place Region and State, Elementary Chorus 2013 – 1st Place Region• 2012-2013 – Senior High Choir, EPCOT Candlelight Ceremony,

Walt Disney World.• 2012-2013 – Middle School Choir, City Walk Stage, Universal Studios

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Band Program• 2011-13 District Solo and Ensemble – MS 83 Superior

ratings and HS 15 Superior ratings

• 2011-13 State Solo and Ensemble – 8 Superior ratings

• 2011-13 FBA District 20 Honor Band – MS 26 students selected, HS 26 students selected

• All State – 1 Middle school and 2 High school students

• All State - FCS Middle School award for highest per cent of students participating in the band program

• District Concert Band MPA – 7th & 8th grade band Superior, HS Symphonic Band Superior, HS Jazz Band Superior

• FACCS Jr. Fine Arts – 7th & 8th grade band 1st Place Region and State 2012, 7th & 8th grade band 1st Place Region, 2013

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Drama – Outstanding productions, musical theater and stage. Last year’s featured productions, featured the musical “Something’s Afoot” and the comedy, “Harvey”. The middle school drama team presented “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” and “Through the Bible in 30 Minutes.” The previous year Musical Theater production was, “The Wizard of Oz.”

Awards: • Critic’s Choice Award: Monologue Acting• Critic’s Choice Award: Playwriting• Critic’s Choice Award: Costume Design• Critic’s Choice Award: Solo Musical Theatre• FACCS - First Place: Reader’s Theatre, 2012• FACCS - Second Place: Choric Speaking, 2012• High Cup Award: FACCS (2011, 2012)

Thespian Individual Events CompetitionIndividual or Group Scores: • Superior Ratings: 154• Excellent Ratings: 76

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Art DepartmentScholastic Art Awards 2013

• FCS artists whose works were accepted and displayed at the Miami Art Museum -4

• FCS artist who received Gold Key Award whose work will be evaluated by national panel in New York City – 1

• FCS artists who received honorable mention awards – 3

Annual Art Gallery – 16th annual event displaying art projects from AP Art students to K5.

FACCS Jr. Fine Arts Competition• 27 Regional Winners 2012 • 19 Regional Winners 2013 • 6 State winners 2012

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Preparing Students for College

• Annual College tour traveled to colleges and universities in Florida.

• Class of 2013 has been accepted at 59 different colleges.

• 15% of 2013 class (17 students) accepted at highly selective University of Florida. 26 accepted at Florida State University.

• 10 Christian college acceptances. • Other notable acceptances include

University of Pennsylvania, Wake Forest University, and University of North Carolina, New York University, and Syracuse

University.

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Academic Achievement

SAT 10 Average Results 2012 (50% National Average)All categories, all grades above the national average

Reading average Math averageK5 – 96 K5 - 88Ele – 80 Ele - 80MS – 66 MS - 76HS – 73 HS - 79

Total Battery averageK5 – 89Ele – 77MS – 67HS - 71

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Academic Achievement

Florida Bright Futures qualifiers

Average percent of graduating class:• 2011 – 62%• 2012 – 64%• 2013 – 60%

AP Test Results

Percent of students scoring 3 or above:• 2011 – 60%• 2012 – 71%• 2013 – 65%

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Academic Achievement

College Board Results (2012 and 2013)

SAT

National Florida FCS FCS (Top students)

Average Average Average Average

2012 1017 994 1029 1151 w/4.0 (26)

2013 N/A N/A 1028 1153 w/4.0 (43)

ACT

2012 21.2 19.8 22.6 25.9 w/4.0 (27)

2013 N/A N/A 22.0 25.0 w/4.0 (39)

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ATHLETICSDistrict Championships 2010 –13

• Girl’s Cross Country 2010• Girl’s Track 2013• Girl’s Softball 2010, 2011• Girls’ Basketball 2012• Boy’s Track 2010• Boy’s Baseball 2010, 2012, 2013• Boy’s Basketball 2010, 2012, 2013• Wrestling 2011 - 3 champions, 2012 – 1 champion, 2013 -1 championRegional Championship

• Girl’s Softball 2010 (State Final Four)• Boy’s Baseball 2013 (State Final Four)

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ATHLETICS

College Athletic Signings 2013

Baseball

Chris Palaez, Louisiana State UniversityAnthony George, Appalachian State UniversityZachery San Roman, Otterbein College

Volleyball

Jonathan Nova-Miralles, Barton CollegeEnrique Larach, Emmanuel College

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ATHLETICSSouth Florida Middle School Conference Championships • Girl’s Softball 2011, 2012, 2013• Girl’s Basketball 2013• Boy’s Baseball 2012, 2013• Boy’s Basketball 2013

All Dade 1st Team Selections• 2010 – 1 Boy’s Basketball, 1 Boy’s Soccer, 2 Boy’s Baseball, 4 Girl’s Softball• 2011 – 1 Girl’s Soccer, 1 Boy’s Volleyball, 1 – Boy’s Track, 1 Girl’s Track, 3 Girl’s Softball, 1 Boy’s Baseball• 2012 – 1 Girl’s Basketball, 2 Girl’s Softball, 4 – Boy’s Baseball.• 2013 – 1 Girl’s Soccer, TBAAll Dade Coach of the Year• 2011 – Laz Fernandez Girl’s Basketball• 2010 – Kim Morales Cheerleading

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The State of Our School is Strong! • Many students came to know Christ last year in chapel, in our

classrooms, at special events and by personal witness.

• Average re-enrollment over the past 12 years is 90%

• 2014 will be the largest Senior class in the history of the school

• 37 of our 2013 graduates attended FCS since K5 or 1st grade

• 28 FCS graduates now serve on our faculty and staff

• 2 graduates on School Board

• Many second generation students are attending FCS

• WE ARE BLESSED!!

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Florida Christian School’s Promise to Parents

I. FCS will provide a distinctly Christian Education for your children.

II. We will seek to develop young people who

will influence the next generation for Jesus Christ.

III. We will teach the truth about the origins of man,

Biblical tolerance, man’s responsibility to God, and God’s plan for the world in the context of

a challenging academic program.

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The Bible says in Romans 1:16

“For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation for every one who believes......for in the Gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith....”

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Our children need the power of God in their lives, and it is through the Gospel they can receive it. If we fail as parents or as a Christian school to teach them the power of God through the Gospel, they will not become people of faith and a generation could be lost.

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