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	Educating tomorrow’s leaders today is a lofty VISION for any school. Yet, it is what we ACHIEVE at Greenville Technical Charter High School. Through its strong ties to Greenville Technical College, and the Upstate business community, Greenville Technical Charter High School has demonstrated the ability to give students a solid academic foundation on which to build future successes. Our educational approach makes the DIFFERENCE for our students: MASTERY LEARNING- achieving at least 80% competency in all courses, and mandatory tutoring if this level is not maintained. INDIVIDUALZED PLANS- developing yearly plans that are career-focused and set measurable academic goals. DUAL CREDIT COURSES- the option to attend GTC classes at no cost, earning college credits, and even degrees, along with a high school diploma. COMMUNITY SERVICE- giving back to the community by performing at least 50 hours of service each year. Located on the campus of Greenville Technical College, Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) opened in 1998 to provide underserved high school students with increased access to college. As a member of the Middle College National Consortium, a school practitioner network of small schools located on college campuses, GTCHS is one of more than 200 schools nationwide involved in the Early College Initiative aimed at helping students earn both a high school diploma and transferable college credits upon graduating from high school. SUBJECT AREAS - COLLEGE Include: English Literature, World Literature, Spanish, French, Speech, Theatre, Art History, Drawing, Music Appreciation, Photography, Geography, American History, Psychology, Sociology, Religion, Criminal Justice, Law and Ethics, Philosophy, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry & Calculus, Biology, Nutrition, Technology, Architectural Graphics, Engineering, Automotive and Carpentry SUBJECT AREAS – HIGH SCHOOL Include: English Literature and Composition, Journalism, Business Communications, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, PreCalculus, World History, Global Studies, Economics, Government, US History, American Studies, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Education, Business Computers, Foreign Language. Students may audition for various fine arts classes taught at The Greenville County School District’s Fine Arts Center.	*Click here to watch the new GTCHS video the students put together to invite President Obama to graduation.* What is best about GTCHS? "Although it was a lot of work, being able to take college courses for transfer credit was the best part of my experience." "Being able to take a lot of college classes and having great experiences with my peers and teachers at both college and high school." "Being accepted by everybody from day one. The teachers are so willing to help students achieve their goals. The students are caring and we all get along." "The best experience I have had at GTCHS was the feeling that the school is a big family. Because it is a small school, everyone gets to know each other. We, as the students, help and support each other when it is needed. I feel like everyone in this school is a friend of mine and that all the teachers really know me and care about how I do in school." About GTCHS GTCHS is part of the Greenville County School District. GTCHS serves over 420 students; 30% below the poverty level and 12% identified as having disabilities. GTCHS receives state funding, but is allotted only about 80% of the dollars provided to other district students, with no allotments for costs such as transportation, meals and facilities. In addition the school must provide college textbooks, at an annual cost up to $60,000. GTCHS must rely on outside funding sources such as grants to cover any shortfalls.
		GTCHS Honors and Awards SCASA Carolina First Palmetto’s Finest Award 2009 Named one of top 15 public charter schools in the U.S. by the US Department of Education 2006 Recognized by News and World Report as one of America’s Best Schools (Bronze Medal) 2007, 2008 & 2009 Has had a 99% graduation rate for the past three years 100% of graduates have gone on to higher education for the past five years. Nominated by SC Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2010. Plans after High School Graduation: Student Quotes "Go to Clemson University to study Mechanical Engineering." "Go to Coastal Carolina University where I will major in Accounting. Get my Bachelor's degree and I will stay at Coastal Carolina University where I will seek out my Master Degree in Business Administration." "Go to college, major in Political Science or Pre-Law, then go to law school. I will become an attorney, then become a judge, preferably on the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals Judicial Circuit." "I plan to attend College of Charleston for two years to finish my major Chemistry. After the two years, I plan to go to the Medical University of South Carolina to go to pharmacy school. After I finish pharmacy school, I will find a job researching new medicines.or at a hospital."
	Greenville Technical Charter High School Board of Directors – 2010-2011
	Louis L. Callahan (Lou) callahan1@vmcmail.com Parent Lacey Cobb lacey.cobb@gvltec.edu Community Leader Charles H. Cox, Jr. (Charlie) chcoxjr@bellsouth.net Community Leader, Parent Tanya Czajka czajka5@charter.net Suzette DeFlorio suzettedeflorio@yahoo.com Parent Robert Gross (Rob) rob.gross@lmco.com Communications		Ray Lattimore Ray@marketplacestaffing.com Carol Y. Mull mullcarol@aol.com Educator Dr. C. Blake Myers cbmyers91@gmail.com Ophthalmologist, Parent Andrea Abercrombie Ulmer aaulmer@srhs.com Steven Watterson steven.watterson@gvltec.edu W. Fred Crawford Principal fcrawford@gtchs.org fcrawford@aol.com