Fort Johnson Middle School

1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412-3599
Principal: Mr. David Parler

Phone: (843) 762-2740
Fax: (843) 762-6212
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EOC School Report Card

ENROLLMENT: 530
GENERAL LOCATION: Charleston
MASCOT: Ram
SCHOOL COLORS: Blue and White
GRADES: 6 - 8

ARRIVAL: 8:10 AM
BELLS: 8:25 AM, 3:35 PM

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 27 - 28

SENDS STUDENTS TO: James Island Charter High School

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS: Community of Readers Award winner for 4 years; Palmetto Silver Award Winner; monthly school newsletter; state of the art media center and TV production studio; informative e-Chalk pages

BUILDING PROGRAM STATUS: NO PROJECTS

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS: clubs for art and science; Junior Beta Club; sports teams: basketball, football, cheerleading, golf, cross country/track, and tennis; fine arts program featuring band, strings, and two annual musicals; and intramurals programs in conjunction with James Island Community School Program

SPECIAL INCENTIVES: Honor roll cards for students each quarter who earn Principal's, A, or B honor rolls. Rewards for AR goals. Induction into Junior Beta Club for 7th and 8th graders.

FACULTY INFORMATION: Includes 32 teachers, 46.9% with advanced degrees. Anita Huggins was named Top 5 Teacher of the Year for 2001-2002. Larry Schirling was named CCSD Rookie Teacher of the Year for 2003. David Parler was named Tri-County Counseling Assn. Principal of the Year for 2002-2003. Jamie Sweeney was named CCSD Rookie Teacher of the Year for 2006-2007. Brandon Baker was named CCSD Rookie Teacher of the Year for 2007-2008.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Active PTSA and School Improvement Council; The school also receives a great deal of support from The Citadel for Gear Up and from Communities in Schools for Teen Companion and the After-school Program.