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Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Charlotte Welcomes Students and Families to Open House

Jan 26, 2015


Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School (FSWC) Charlotte is hosting two open house events for interested students entering the 9th grade.   Open House Sessions are from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 4 or Thursday, February 19 at the FSWC Campus located at 26300 Airport Road in Punta Gorda.  School applications will be available online at http://www.fsw.edu/wp/cchs/, and the application deadline is February 27.

“Our innovative curriculum enables students of all ability levels to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at FSWC Charlotte, and our liberal arts public charter offers extensive elective programs while maintaining a strong foundation of honors level courses,” said Diane Juneau, Principal of FSWC Charlotte.  “This allows students to enjoy a college environment along with a vast array of resources provided by FSW while also maintaining the traditional elements of high school life.”

The first collegiate high school in Southwest Florida, FSWC Charlotte is open to all students eligible for the ninth grade. FSWC Charlotte students are chosen by random lottery with no GPA or test score requirements, and as Charlotte County’s only charter school, FSWC Charlotte is free to students.  FSWC Charlotte is ranked in the top five percent of public high schools in Florida based on standardized test scores (FCAT and End Of Course Exams), and our students’ SAT and ACT scores are consistently higher than state and national averages. Additionally, FSWC Charlotte has been rated an “A” school each year since 2009 and is designated by the Florida Department of Education as a High Performing Charter School.

FSWC Charlotte is designed to provide students of all ability levels an opportunity to graduate with both a high school degree and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree.  The teaching methods used provide students an engaging learning environment and opportunities to receive additional educational resources through the high school and Florida SouthWestern State College.  For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Charlotte County please call (941) 637-5673 or visit us online http://www.fsw.edu/wp/cchs/.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FSWCCharlotte

Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015.

Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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