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Florida State University School
FSUS has a new location in beautiful Southwood, in the southwest part of Tallahassee. It is a K-12 charter school sponsored by Florida State University. It provides research and development opportunities for educators as well as providing a laboratory for teacher education. It has approximately 1600 students that represent a population typical of other school sites in Florida. It has strong programs in the academics as well as award-winning arts and athletic programs.

FSUS Vision
Excellence is Our Standard

FSUS Mission Statement
In collaboration with the College of Education at Florida State University, the mission of Florida State University Schools is to advance Florida's K-12 education through exemplary teaching, research, and service.

FSUS Core Beliefs

  • Students learn and make good decisions when they are engaged in the learning process and have appropriate opportunities for success.
  • A safe and caring environment promotes student learning.
  • A student's self esteem is enhanced by fostering mutual respect and collegiality among and between students and staff.
  • Team work and communication are essential elements of a successful school system.
  • Collaborative research and reasoned inquiry enables us to advance knowledge and contribute to best practices in education.
  • The educational experience will enable students to be successful in life's pursuits.
  • Each student is a valued individual with unique academic, social, creative, physical, and emotional needs.

    • History
    1857 - Founded as the Primary Department of The Florida Institute.
    1919 - Dubbed "The Model School"
    1922 - High School grades added
    1924 - Becomes "The Demonstration School"
    1927 - Accredited by the State Department of Education; christened "Florida High"
    1955 - School moves to a location on the Corner of Call Street and Stadium Drive on the Corner of Call St. and Stadium Dr.
    2000 - FSUS moves to new school site at Southwood
    2002-2006 – Stated-rated school grade of “A”

    University Collaborations
    4 University/Community Colleges used FSUS for research, observations, etc., consisting of: FSU, TCC, FAMU, and a group of art students from Taiwan
    13 different FSU Schools/Colleges used FSUS for research, observations, etc.
    1 State agency was served by FSUS
    1 Private testing company was served by FSUS
    FSU collaboration for implementation of the English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program (K-12)
    3962 FSU and 108 TCC undergraduate students used FSUS for observations/Interviews/Field Experience and Practicum
    33 Researcher projects involving more than 3500 student contacts occurred at FSUS

    Student Demographics
    Gender
    50.4% Female
    49.6% Male

    Ethnicity
    56.86% White
    24.54% African-American
    10.81% Hispanic
    2.46% Asian
    .56% Native American Indian
    4.74% Multicultural

    Free and Reduced Lunch
    Elementary 24.1%
    Middle 20.9%
    High 10.9%

    Last Updated: 7/12/2007