I love FC. I love the condensed environment, the caring teachers and especially the close relationships I am able to create with so many people.

Yes, FC is small, but imagine how well you get to know everyone. Eventually you get comfortable with a variety of people and can easily open up about anything. I am aware that not every single person at FC is is kind and caring; some people will hurt and abandon you, but that’s just the reality of school.

Another great aspect of attending a small school is that people are given the opportunity to participate in a multitude of activities: sports, clubs and independent classes. And so you know the best part? The teachers and coaches are willing to be flexible in order to help you manage your extra curricular activities.

And can I just say how great our teachers and faculty are? I mean they give up so much of their time and effort to put up with high school students all day, and I assure you that they do not put themselves through that for the money?. The teachers here are willing to do what it takes to make our high school experience rememberable and worth the time we put in to it.

I have made so many good relationships since coming to FC in the seventh grade, some instantly, others over the course of the years. Either way I am so grateful that I can surround myself with a variety of great people. I know that I can count on them to pray for me and be there while I go through the teen struggles.

I often hear so many people talk down on the school saying it’s “too small”, “boring, or “not fun”, but guys, IT IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT. You want more excitement at games? How about you show up and be that person who stands up in the nut house and starts the chants. Think it’s too small? Talk it up and then maybe more people will look into coming. Not fun? Make it fun, be crazy, have fun, love God.

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