Duke University Talent Identification
Program Identifies SFCS Student Qualifiers
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
Friday, October 7th, 2005
Twenty-three SFCS students have qualified for the Duke University Talent
Identification Program (TIP) 7th Grade Talent Search. These students
represent 58% of the entire 7th Grade class at SFCS. This program allows
7th Grade students who are academically talented based on standardized test
scores to take either the SAT or ACT. These tests are the same ones that
juniors and seniors take to get into college. Benefits of the Duke TIP include
the experience of taking an above-level test, educational opportunities such as
summer programs, resources for college preparation and a recognition
ceremony for higher scoring students. The students from SFCS who have
been selected to participate
in Duke TIP are:
Chelsea Allen,
Blake Allen,
Connell Anderson,
Douglas Calder,
Charl Coester,
Kasey Ensign,
Adam Favors,
Callie Floyd,
Drew Fraley,
Tyler Goewey,
Laura Gordon,
Katie Harrell,
Peter Heitman,
Jonathan Jacobs,
Joseph Jacobs,
Courtney Overby,
Dexter Reini,
Thomas Spurgeon,
Brittany Troka,
Brian Van Dyke,
Matthew West,
Shelley Whiting,
Jared Young
Don't Forget Your
SFCS Directories!
All Middle and Upper School
families may pick up their 2005-
2006 Directories in the Upper
School or Main School Offices.
Directories were sent home to the
youngest child in PK3 through 5th
Grades last week. We ask that
you pick up one per family, please.
Grandparents' Day
A detailed brochure outlining the special events of SFCS Grandparents'
Day to be held on Friday, October 14, has been sent home to Lower
School students via the green information folders. All grandparents who
are currently on file with the school have also been mailed a brochure
inviting them to attend the event. If you would like to pick up any extra
invitations or if your Grandparents are not listed with the school, additional
brochures are available in the Lower and Main School Offices.
Grandparents' Day Volunteers Needed
The Grandparents' Day PTF committee is still in need of five servers to
work one hour shifts on the day of the event and 20-25 volunteers to
prepare a baked good item. If you would be willing to fulfill one these
needs, please contact Renee Bain at 233-5813 or by e-mail at
fhbain@aol.com.
Shannon Forest Christian School SAT
Scores for Class of 2005 Top State Averages
As in years past, the students of the Shannon Forest
Christian School (SFCS) class of 2005 have achieved
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores averaging above the
state and national norms. The SAT is one of the primary
standardized tests generally taken by college bound students.
The statistics stated below are based on the testing scale that
has been used buy the College Board up through this year; this will be the
first year that a complete transition has been made to a new SAT. In the
score represented, a perfect score would amount to 1600 points.
The following information is for comparative purposes and reflects the
scores of the graduating class of 2005.
Average representing the entire class of 2005: 1157
Average representing individuals in the class of 2005 who took at least one honors class during their senior year: 1259
Average student in South Carolina (2005): 995
Average student in United States (2004): 1028
Crusader
Cookbooks Make
Great Christmas
Gifts!
The popular Crusader Cookbook
is back and just in time for early
Christmas shoppers! This
wonderful book, filled with
delicious recipes is available for
only $10. All proceeds go to
benefit the SFCS Missions fund
for next year's trip to Barrier
Island. We will once again be
working with Habitat for
Humanity on the trip.
Cookbooks are available for
purchase
in either
the Lower
School or
Main
School
(located in
the Middle
School)
Offices.
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