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SCHOOL INFORMATION AND
PROCEDURES
District Five Mission Statement
The mission of School District Five of Spartanburg County is to ensure
that all students succeed in their life choices and function as productive
citizens by providing world class educational experiences in a safe,
caring, and nurturing environment.
James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy
Mission Statement
The mission of the James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy is to provide
the fundamental steps for successful transition into high school and
encourage life-long learning by maximizing student potential through a
variety of educational and social opportunities to meet the needs of all
students presented in a culturally positive, emotionally safe, and
physically secure environment.
James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy Belief Statements
We believe that:
We must educate all students because education is necessary
for personal success and healthy development;
Learning must be rigorous, relevant, and life-long;
We can empower all students to take an active role in a
personalized learning experience while holding students
accountable for their choices, actions, and learning;
Career education leads to motivated, productive individuals;
Positive attitudes are contagious;
The freshman academy is an essential step to the successful
completion of high school;
Small learning communities create an environment that fosters
school pride, loyalty, and ownership;
Parents and the community must be involved in the
educational process;
The personal character and social development of students can
and must be fostered at school;
People learn in a variety of ways, recognizing that there are
multiple intelligences; and
Diversity with teamwork creates and strengthens a healthy
community.
