I am impressed with the pride and care the Teachers and students have for the school. If you like small town and big football you will like this school.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/09
Pretty good school. Not as great as these other reviews say but whatever. I will say that most of the teachers truly care about the students but a lot of them aren't very good in my opinion.
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Posted by a student on 01/23/09
its amazing. great teachers. great friends. great sports. great everything.
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Posted by a student on 11/08/08
Strom Thurmond High is the best high school i have been to. Strom Thurmond is very challenging. I have been to serval High schools and I must admit this school was my favorite. I brag to other kids about how good Thurmond is and they get mad. But this school is awesome. And when i have kids one day
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Posted by a student on 05/08/08
STHS is an asset to the Edgefield Community. We're very proud of the 2007 SAT accomplishment - outscoring the national average! Way to go.
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Posted by a other on 10/05/07
My daughter attends STHS. She has had a wonderful experience with caring teachers. I don't understand the low rating. STHS just out scored the Nation on the SAT. They must be doing something right.
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/07
Great school spirit!! We've really enjoyed being a part of this school and our children have, too. The school has a good wholesome environment, many AP courses, scholarship opportunities, teachers and coaches who care about our kids, and a fine principal with courage and integrity. We highly recommend
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Posted by a parent on 07/05/07
As a parent, I really appreciate the extra time my son's teachers took with him. They kept me informed about his progress and motivated him to do his best. Several teachers sponsored extra-curricular club activities and taught him good values and practical things involving forestry, horticulture, and
... Read more athletics. I have much respect and gratitude for the staff at STHS. They are a very caring group of people. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/07
I am a Strom Thurmond High School graduate and I think it's an average school. There are some courses and some teachers here that are excellent when it comes to preparing students for college material. I can honestly say I was somewhat prepared for college. Then again, some courses are not as helpful
... Read more when it comes to preparing students for college. There are a number of wonderful extracurricular activities to keep students active and well rounded. I enjoyed my four years at Strom Thurmond. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/25/05
Overall Thurmond is a good school. It has it's problems...but what school doesn't. I am a student and I firmly believe that if you want a good education, it's there. Granted you will have to work hard, and put in your time and effort the way the teachers do...but they are there to help you anytime that
... Read more you need it. The extracirricular activites and other programs offered are there for your benifit. If you choose not to take part in them...it's your loss, because they are excellent programs. Overall, I think that Thurmond is an awesome choice! 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:
967
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
54
Number of classrooms:
55
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral
Vocational Education
Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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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
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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.
Johnston schools — Strom Thurmond High School is located at 1131 Columbia Rd, Johnston SC 29832. 1131 Columbia Rd is in the 29832 ZIP code in Johnston, SC The school district for Strom Thurmond High School is the Edgefield County School District. Strom Thurmond High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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