ENROLLMENT: 405
GENERAL LOCATION: Northeast Columbia
MASCOT: Golden Tiger
SCHOOL COLORS: Crimson & Gold
GRADES: 6-8
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21

SENDS STUDENTS TO: Keenan High, gr. 9-12

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Advanced Academic Program (AAP)
MEGSSS

String music
Instructional computers
Counseling
Diagnostic/remedial services
Home and Teen Living Program
Exploratory offerings
General Studies Program
Drama and Dance classes
Odyssey of the Mind
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
Band
Chorus
Student Council
National Junior Honor Society
Girls' and boys' basketball and track teams
Girls' volleyball
Orchestra
Cheerleaders
Pep Squad
Newspaper staff
Yearbook staff

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Awards Assemblies
Recognition for academic achievement and attendance
Spelling Bee
Science Exposition
Media aides
Office assistants
Student Monitor Squad

Student Ambassadors

FACULTY INFORMATION:
Low turnover, high attendance rate
Diverse, well-prepared

UNIQUE ASSETS:
School Bank

Character Counts Program

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Parent-Teacher-Student Association
Adopt-A-School Program
Parent group for gifted students
Headquarters for Fairwold Precinct
Parent volunteers
House District 73 Development Council