ENROLLMENT: Approximately 450
GENERAL LOCATION: Downtown Columbia's Edgewood Community
MASCOT: Green Hornet
SCHOOL COLORS: Kelly Green & Gold
GRADES: 9-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21
OUTSTANDING FEATURES AND PROGRAMS:
Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
21st Century CLC After-school Tutorial and Enrichment Programs
Jobs for America's Graduates Program (JAG)
Dual Credit Program with Midlands Technical College (Teacher Cadet)
Orchestra, Chorus, Marching and Concert Band Programs
Dance and Theater Arts Program
Computerized Remedial and Enrichment Labs (NovaNet)
Air Force Junior ROTC Program
Advisor/Advisee Program
Green Eagles Aviation Club
Summer 8.5 Program (Freshman Bridge)
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Master Hair Care and Barbering Program
Media Technology Courses
EXTRA-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
Service: C.A.J. Student Council, Class Councils, AFJROTC Drill Team, TeenLEAD Character Cadre (Vision of Hope), Environmental Club, Teen Leadership
Scholastic: W.E.B. DuBois National Honor Society, Reading Club, Latin Club, French Club, Health Science Club
Performing & Visual Arts: ART Club, Tri-M (Band Honor Society), Dance Ensemble, Audio/Visual Technology & Journalism Club, Hip-Hop and R&B Group, CAJ Step Team, Music Biz 101 (music production and business group), Color Guard, Graphic Design/Video Production and Gaming, Wisdom of Words Poetry Slam (literary arts group)
Publications: Yearbook, Hornet Informer, The Hornet
Other: Project Sting and You First (character education groups), Scrappin' Hornets (scrapbooking club), RC Cars (radio-controlled car club), Making Proud Choices (positive living club), Knitting/Crochet Club, Football Club, Baseball Club, Beauty/Inside-Out, Crafts Club, Double Dutch Club and Video Gaming Club, Intramural Sports Teams
Special Incentive Programs:
Academic Booster Program (A/B Honor Roll, Honorable Mentions)
PBIS Positive Behavior Program (Hornet Sting Referrals)
Attendance Incentives
Heart of the Hornet Award Program (Character and Citizenship)
Senior Class Hall of Fame
Faculty Information:
Teachers with advanced degrees: 73.8%
Highly Qualified Teachers/Certified Faculty: 100.0%
Teachers Returning: 78.0%
Unique Assets:
One of the top 10 Air Force Junior ROTC drill teams in the area
Award-winning dance team
Low student-teacher ratio in Math and English
Excellent report card rating in opportunities in the arts
Community Involvement:
Parent and Community Walk/Runs (Monthly beginning at Drew Wellness Center)
Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
School Improvement Council (SIC)
Band Boosters
Athletic Boosters
CAJ Alumni Associations
Partnerships (See "Current Partnerships" link)
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