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Upper School - Grade 9-12

High school is an exciting time when students find their voice and their passion.

We love that our students want to challenge themselves and one another academically, athletically, and artistically. FCDS is an ideal place for students to take risks, try new things, and figure out who they are.

Our Upper School students are very involved in campus life, creating a vibrant and engaged community that enhances their learning experience.

If your child is looking for a well-rounded high school experience that solidly prepares him or her for college and beyond, we encourage you to schedule a tour and have your child spend the day on campus.

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Here’s Why Our High School Student Thrive at FCDS:

Individual Attention
Our students – and their parents – appreciate the personal attention they receive every day. Starting in ninth grade, every student has a dedicated faculty advisor and college counselor to guide them every step of the way. Challenging Classes Our Upper School curriculum features 21 AP and 22 honors courses all taught on our campus, plus electives in engineering, entrepreneurship, performing and visual arts, civil discourse, and humanities, social sciences, and Global Online Academy. Our college-preparatory curriculum emphasizes skills in analysis, problem solving, and communication.

Individual Attention

Our students – and their parents – appreciate the personal attention they receive every day. Starting in ninth grade, every student has a dedicated faculty advisor and college counselor to guide them every step of the way.

Challenging Classes
Our Upper School curriculum features 21 AP and 22 honors courses all taught on our campus, plus electives in engineering, entrepreneurship, performing and visual arts, civil discourse, and humanities, social sciences, and Global Online Academy. Our college-preparatory curriculum emphasizes skills in analysis, problem solving, and communication.

Invested Faculty
Our experienced teachers really know our students. Tutorial is available daily after school so students can meet with teachers to ask questions, recieve guidance, and prepare for upcoming assessments.

Small Class Sizes
With a 1:12 faculty to student ratio in the Upper School, our teachers are able to spend with each student and help them meet their individual potential. Small class sizes allow every student to engage, participate, and ask questions in class.

Opportunities for Personal Growth
Every student can participate in the arts and athletics and explore leadership and service opportunities. Students can create or join an expansive selection of clubs and activities, exploring interests in writing, politics, government, cultural diversity, or the environment.

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What Our Community Says

“I attended FCDS for 16 years, starting in Jr. Pre. K. I loved every minute of it. I participated in all three seasons of sports every year, starting in sixth grade. I loved the community and people.” - FCDS Senior

“I came to FCDS sophomore year because I was bullied and hated everything about school. FCDS welcomed me and made me feel comfortable with being myself. It was the best choice I had ever made. I am so thankful for the opportunities, friendships, and teachers that helped me find who I am.” - FCDS Senior

“We have been absolutely amazed by FCDS. My daughter is happier than ever! As an experienced parent with public, private, and boarding schools, FCDS has been exceptional and the best ‘new experience’ for my student and me. Thank you for the warm welcome and keep up the amazing work.” - New FCDS Parent

Did You Know?

The class of 2024 (79 students) received 286 acceptances to 126 different colleges in 30 different states and was awarded $5.4 million in merit scholarships.
The average SAT score was 1235 and the average ACT score was 26 for the class of 2024.
Six students in the class of 2023 were identified for National Merit Recognition and one student from the class of 2024 was a National Merit Winner.

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The class of 2024 was accepted to Brown, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Davidson, Duke, Georgetown, Princeton, UNC-Chapel Hill, UPenn, Wake Forest, U.S. Military Academy, and many other fine colleges. The class of 2024 contributed over 3,000 hours of community service. Upper School students can take electives in Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Architecture, Personal Finance, Psychology, Leadership, Civil Discourse, Yearbook, Photography, and more. Four females in the Class of 2022 received full four-year merit scholarships to the following colleges and universities: Victoria Cain - Dovey Johnson Roundtree Scholarship to Spelman College Sarah Grace Clifton - Bryan Scholarship to Davidson College Sarina Horner - Morehead-Cain Scholarship to UNC-Chapel Hill Sophie Scherer - Park Scholarship to NC State University. More than 80 percent of high school students participate in athletics. For the past four years, athletic teams won the Wells Fargo Cup as the most outstanding athletic program in the state. FCDS set a school record of 15 State Championships during this period.

The class of 2024 was accepted to Brown, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Davidson, Duke, Georgetown, Princeton, UNC-Chapel Hill, UPenn, Wake Forest, U.S. Military Academy, and many other fine colleges.
The class of 2024 contributed over 3,000 hours of community service.
Upper School students can take electives in Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Architecture, Personal Finance, Psychology, Leadership, Civil Discourse, Yearbook, Photography, and more.
Four females in the Class of 2022 received full four-year merit scholarships to the following colleges and universities:
- Victoria Cain - Dovey Johnson Roundtree Scholarship to Spelman College
- Sarah Grace Clifton - Bryan Scholarship to Davidson College
- Sarina Horner - Morehead-Cain Scholarship to UNC-Chapel Hill
- Sophie Scherer - Park Scholarship to NC State University.
More than 80 percent of high school students participate in athletics.
For the past four years, athletic teams won the Wells Fargo Cup as the most outstanding athletic program in the state. FCDS set a school record of 15 State Championships during this period.

MEET OUR TEAM
Tamara Harrington Interim Upper School Director 336-945-3151 ext. 521 TamaraHarrington@fcds.org	Keira Murphy Assistant Upper School Director 336-945-3151 ext. 539 KeiraMurphy@fcds.org	Shelton Parks Assistant Upper School Director 336-945-3151 ext. 510 SheltonParks@fcds.org
Jennifer Nugent Registrar / Administrative Assistant 336-945-3151 ext. 345 JenniferNugent@fcds.org

MEET OUR TEAM

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