Class Acts Greenville County Schools Celebrates the Class of 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Dear Families, I am extremely pleased that Greenville County Schools will soon be sending more than 4,000 graduates into the world as they begin the next phase of their lives. Many graduates will enter local, state, and national colleges and universities that will lead them on the path to future careers. Others will graduate with career-ready skills and certifications that make them valuable candidates for high-paying jobs in the local workforce. Still others will proudly serve our country in various branches of the military.
INSIDE… • Class of 2017 Valedictorians • 2016-17 Progress Report • 2017 Graduation Schedule • School Board of Trustees
Our students’ accomplishments speak for themselves. The GCS graduation rate has reached an all-time high of 86.8 percent, an increase of 20 percent since 2012. We exceed the national average on the SAT, and our college-bound students’ scores on the ACT outpace the state and nation. We are preparing career-ready graduates with the awarding of nearly 500 industry certifications. One thing is certain. The more I am around our young people, the more I see in them the desire to make our community and our world a much better place. Their accomplishments, including earning high GPAs, garnering career certifications, and showcasing success in athletics and extracurricular activities, clearly indicate they are already realizing their potential. I congratulate the Class of 2017 on all of their accomplishments, and wish them well as they continue on the next steps of their journeys. Sincerely,
W. Burke Royster, Ph.D. Superintendent, Greenville County Schools
Supplement to the Greenville Journal • Friday, May 26, 2017 • Greenville County Schools