Dutch Fork High is clearly a great school preparing its' students well for future endevors. This is clearly seen at any major university in South Carolina where DFHS graduates are at the top of their classes. Though these elements that continue to rank DF as the top school in South Carolina have obvious
... Read more beneficiaries, there are drawbacks that can have a very negative affect on a DF student even after graduation. Because of DF's 'standards of excellence,' the competitve nature of the school is extremley intense and at times can result in a student's poor self- image. Furthermore and an even bigger issue stems from the socio- economic status of the students that attend DFHS. As the school serves a very affluent area of Columbia, diversity (racially and economically) is very minimal. This being said, graduates have such a 'skewed view on reality.' As a graduate, I have seen both sides. Read less
this school is one of the greatest schools Ive ever attended
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Posted by a student on 02/02/08
My child hates this school. I understand why! The teachers are unmotivating and the students are disrespectful! My daughter cannot wait to graduate!
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Posted by a parent on 12/06/07
This is an amazing school. The teachers are great, the students are great, the staff is amazing, this school is just amazing in general.
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Posted by a student on 12/02/07
Dutch Fork is one of the best schools in the state hands down. Offering a faculty that cares about the student and plenty of challenging courses, Dutch Fork does an excellent job preparing the motivated student for college. Through its extensive AP program, students have the possibility of entering college
... Read more as a sophomore or even a junior. The majority of teachers are concerned about each individual student and will do their best to help prepare them for the AP exam or a test, be it staying late after school or scheduling a study group session at B&N. In addition to academics, Dutch Fork has extracurricular activities that everyone can get involved in. As a former student, I cannot be happier with Dutch Fork and the opportunities the school offered for me to get a head start with college. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/05/07
The parental involvement is adequate, the music and sports are more involved. Academic programs are adequate preparation for college level courses.
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/06
This is a response to the previous review. As a senior in 2004, I took both Spanish IV and Honors Physics. The students in my physics class were given the opportunity to take the AP Physics exam at the end of the year, and several jumped at the opportunity. The only reason some AP classes are not
... Read more offered certain years is because there is not enough student interest: the smallest class size allowable by the state is somewhere around 8 students. If the minimum number of students do not register for a course, it will not be offered. As in the situation I described with my physics class, administration will work with students individually to meet goals and actuate plans. I deeply enjoyed my Spanish IV class and my AP English teacher was better than any I've had so far at Furman University! Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/08/05
Opportunities for study are limited at DFHS, due to its emphasis on test scores. Teachers teach to the test. Be aware that many courses listed in the catalog (among them AP Physics and Spanish IV) have never been and will not be offered. Dual enrollment is also near impossible, as the school prefers
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Posted by a student on 09/03/05
Dutch Fork excels in every aspect of education. The support staff is always helping parents and students attend to their needs. The principal and all the administrators truly care about the students and making sure every student receives special attention while in high school. There are many opportunities
... Read more for students to get involved in extracurricular activities and sports. The clubs at Dutch Fork provide outstanding contributions to both the school and the community. Although at times, like many other schools, Dutch Fork may get caught in the race for the highest test scores, it seems to overcome that glitch because of the hlep of wonderful, caring, and hardworking terachers. This school provides more opportunity for success than any other high school around. Read less
* In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,997
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
106
Number of classrooms:
146
Vocational Education
Accounting, Drafting, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, ROTC, Word Processing
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Programming, Computer Science
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
Science
Environmental Science
English
Humanities, Journalism, Literature
Special Education
Life Skills, Physical Therapists
Math
Statistics, Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Social Studies, Fine Arts
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Irmo schools — Dutch Fork High School is located at 1400 Old Tamah Rd, Irmo SC 29063. 1400 Old Tamah Rd is in the 29063 ZIP code in Irmo, SC The school district for Dutch Fork High School is the Lexington - Richland County Sd 5. Dutch Fork High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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