Choice Programs

Cumberland County Schools Fire Academy

Offers a challenging program of study for students interested in a career in the Fire Service
Offers college level classes leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree through Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and Fayetteville State University (FSU)
Features a unique partnership between Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), Fayetteville State University (FSU), North Carolina State University (NCSU), The City of Fayetteville Fire Department, and E.E. Smith High School
Offers training at the Fayetteville Fire Station on the campus of Fayetteville State University (FSU)

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Provides specialized Science and Math courses
Features mathematical principles applied through advanced problem solving
Provides increased access to technology-based resources to enhance math and science instruction
Supports educational field studies and required community service projects
Fosters partnerships formed with the Community Advisory Council as well as collaboration with Fayetteville State University (FSU) and Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC)
Provides the opportunity to earn transferable college credit hours in such courses as Calculus, Statistics, Cellular Biology, or Zoology, depending on whether the student wishes to concentrate in Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Programming Methodology, or Biotechnology

Eligibility Requirements:

Interest in a math/science-related career path
Minimum a 3.0 overall GPA with no grades lower than a “B” in math and science courses
Faculty recommendations encouraged

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