1 Marion County High School Red Raiders

2 Mission Statement The faculty and staff believe that the school program should be tailored to fit the student population. Our aim is to provide the appropriate instructional environment for maximum student achievement. We hope to graduate young adults who have both desire and ability to succeed.

3 Beliefs All students can learn, achieve, relative to their abilities. A safe, clean, and physically comfortable environment promotes self-discipline and provides a positive setting for learning and good citizenship. High expectations increase individual student performance. Each student has unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

4 Beliefs Exceptional students require special services and resources. To prepare for the future, all students must develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will be relevant to the 21 st century. Teachers, parents, students, and the community share the responsibility for the support of the school’s mission. The school should establish a personal base experience through community involvement.

5 General Information 7 th -12 th grade Student enrollment 237 Class 1A 34% Free and Reduced Meals 97% Average Daily Attendance 2.9 students per computer Faculty are all Highly Qualified Faculty Degrees: 7.1% AA or higher/ 57.1% Masters/ 35.7% Bachelor's

6 Programs Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Access Distance Learning

7 Diploma Types Alabama High School Diploma Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement Alabama Occupational Diploma

8 Course Offerings Honors Classes English 7 th -12 th grade, AP English Reading 7 th and 8 th grade Math 7th, Pre- Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Pre- Calculus Social Studies, History, Economics Government, and Citizenship Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Physics Spanish I and II

9 Course Offerings L.I.F.E. Physical Education, and Health Drivers Education Journalism Computer, and Business Technology CO-OP Agri-Science Music Appreciation Basic Skills Band

10 Testing Alabama High School Graduation Exam 10 th -12 th grade Alabama Writing Assessment 7 th and 10 th SAT-10, 7 th and 8 th Alabama Math and Reading Test 7 th and 8 th ASVAB PRIDE survey Explore Test Pre-ACT Plan Test

11 Clubs FFA Future Farmer of America 4H Spanish Club FCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes Beta Club SGA Student Government

12 Activities Football Band Basketball Volleyball Track Golf Cheerleading Baseball Softball

13 One Cent Sales Tax One cent sales tax goes to helping schools. Distribution of money is between the elementary school and high school on a quarterly bases. Each getting 40% and 20% goes in a reserve fund. The funds go to purchasing classroom educational and instructional materials. Advisory Board is responsible for assuring that funds are expended properly.

14 City Tax Money Computer Labs

15 Library Books, DVD’s and Books on CD Computer Lab Media equipment Reading Software

16 Special Projects ACCESS Lab Break Room Student desk

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