We love Fox Creek. It is small and very nice family feel. Dr. Murph is a great principal. My daughter loves this school so much more than she did at her last school. She can really excell at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/09
The teachers are very good and Dr. Murph really cares about the school. My son is in the 11th grade this year and he was having some difficulties. We had a conference with his teacher, Mrs. Leopard and the principal, Dr. Murph. They were so supportive of my son and came up with a plan that made sense
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/09
I am very proud to be part of the Fox Creek faculty. Being part of its growth and leadership within the community is very exciting. There are going to be many exciting ventures in the future for this charter school. We are looking into adding new programs and expanding the curriculum, not to mention
... Read more being in a brand new building. I am very proud to be part of the community school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/16/08
I have had the wonderful honor of teaching at Fox Creek High School now for a few years and it is true that the school is not only a place for knowledge and learning but also a family. Each year the teaching staff has gained many new, wonderful, highly qualified, award winning teachers that want to educate
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Posted by a teacher on 09/16/08
I'm a new teacher this year at Fox Creek, and I am enjoying it more than I can say. The faculty members share a sense of community and responsibility, which is essential for student success. Due to the size and structure of our school, we do suffer limitations, but the benefits far outweigh these struggles.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/10/08
I have taught at Fox Creek since its birth in 2004 and am very proud to be a educator at this public charter school. Being a part of the growth and progress not only of the school but also of the students' lives and the forware movement of the Merriwether Community has been a blessing to me. Fox Creek
... Read more High School will be housed in a new building next year, and I look forward to the new challenges and the continued positive influence our unique high school offers the students in this community. I personally love my community and am proud to teach at our community's high school. Nancy Cowart Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/10/08
Fox Creek is an AWESOME learning environment for your child. The best thing is the student/teacher ratio (about 14/1). Also, the staff is diversified and experienced. Many of our teachers are local award winners - including the Golden Apple and the Time To Care awards. We are currently building a
... Read more NEW school, so next year looks to be even more exciting! Our ACT scores were the highest in the tri-county area. If you are looking for a 'hip, fast-paced, friendly, caring' school, look no further. Fox Creek is your solution! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/10/08
Fox Creek is a wonderful high school, open to change and fresh new ideas. Led by forward-thinking, down-to-earth administrators, and filled with many brilliant and hard-working teachers, this institution is destined for greatness. We are not in a position, nor are we satisfied to 'rest on our laurels;'
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Posted by a teacher on 09/10/08
I believe that Fox Creek High School is a wonderful school. The principal is one of the best assets the Merriwether Community has. Most people don't realize all the rolls a principal at a charter school has to fulfill. The principal at Fox Creek has to be a curriculum expert, supervise employees,
... Read more handle public relations, manage a tight budget, attend every school district meeting and handle the day to day administration of the school. Fox Creek is blessed to have someone who does all this and does it so well. The school has the highest ACT scores in the Tri-county area. There are very few discipline issues. The teachers at Fox Creek all meet the quality standards required by the state of SC. My child enjoys the school and has received a quality education. The teachers call when they have concerns and really care about the success of the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
I chose to send my child to Fox Creek because it was a small school and I had heard the education was great, however since my child has spent the last year at Fox Creek, I have determined that I made a very bad decision. Fox Creek lacks the discipline and structure that a 'great' school needs in order
... Read more to transform a young adult into a well-educated and productive member of our communities. Leadership begins at the top and Dr. Murph has failed to provide the leadership to the teachers and also the students. Too many teachers allowed the students to do whatever they wanted during class such as texting, talking, Ipods and hanging outside the classroom (which I witnessed several times). Needless to say, I have enrolled my child in another school because the principle has a very good track record at various schools and children today NEED structure. 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:
310
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
30
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North Augusta schools — Fox Creek High School is located at 1297 W Martintown Rd, North Augusta SC 29861. 1297 W Martintown Rd is in the 29861 ZIP code in North Augusta, SC The school district for Fox Creek High School is the Edgefield County School District. Fox Creek High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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