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What is the difference between Florence and Penrose schools?

Florence is the home of the district's administration offices, Fremont Elementary School, Fremont Middle School, and Florence High School, newly built in 2006. Penrose is home to a K-5 elementary school built in 2005.

What's new at Florence 1 schools?

Click to view a slideshow of district renovations. Florence 1 Schools has introduced a brand-new economics course this school year, becoming the first K-12 school district in the state to offer it. The district was able to introduce the course thanks, in part, to a grant from The School Foundation.

What is the graduation rate in Florence SC?

In 2021 Florence 1 had a 91.2 percent graduation rate, the district’s highest graduation rate ever, compared to the state’s 83.3 percent. Students are required to attend school a minimum of 170 of the school year 180 days to receive credit for the academic school year. Click for additional information about truancy and chronic absenteeism.

What is the Florence Township Education Foundation?

The mission of the Florence Township Education Foundation is to fund grants for items that nurture educational experiences for students that are beyond the scope of the general school budget. To ensure that we offer the most for our students, here is a list of helpful information about vaping and opioid abuse among teens.

What is a parent portal?

PowerSchool's Parent Portal provides real-time access for parents to their child's grades, attendance, assignments, and more.

What is PowerSchool online?

PowerSchool is an online resource that allows you to see your student’s grades, attendance, and teacher assignments. It allows you to set up an email address to receive reports.

Monthly Newsletter

Our administration does great job summing up the monthly activities. By using "Smores" we try to ensure that you get an in-depth view of what we are up to.

Counseling Department

Our counselors are constantly working with students to help them in preparation for their future, or just helping them cope with the daily issues of life. Keep up with their news and programs. To prepare for your future take a look at our Program of Studies.

Yearbook Sales

Our yearbooks are for sale - please click the link above to order. If are interested in purchase an advertisement in the yearbook please click here: Advertisement purchases

Handbook

Parents and students alike should be familiar with our handbook. You will find everything from dress-code to academics.

Clubs and Activities

We pride ourselves for halving something for almost everyone! Check out what we are doing.

Registration

If you are new to our family or need to bring in another new member, everything you need is here. If you need help be assured help is easy to get.

Athletics

Come follow your favorite athletes as they continue in the "Quest to be the Best."

Welding at Advantage Academy

Advantage Academy Welding instructors prepare students for a career in the welding field.

Cosmetology at Advantage Academy

The Cosmetology Program prepares students to successfully complete all requirements for a South Carolina Cosmetology license.

Timrod Celebrates Black History

Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin was a guest speaker in Mrs. West's 2nd-grade classroom. Mayor Ervin is the first female and first Black mayor of Florence. Students learned that history is still being made right here in Florence!

ZSpace exploration of the heart

Students at Savannah Grove explored the heart and how it functions differently running versus resting.

Carver STEM Lab-Crank Charger

Using Snap Circuits, students built two different types of cranks, one to power a lightbulb and another to spin a fan.