Mission Statement: 

"Fort Collins High School is rich in tradition, where excellence is expected, and where we educate every child every day - the lambkin way" (Students). 

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History: 

"Fort Collins High School, the home of the “Lambkins,” opened in 1890 and moved into its current location in 1995. It offers a wide variety of courses in all areas of study. One of eight high schools in the Poudre School District, FCHS is home to a strong Advanced Placement program and the only Bio-Science Academy in PSD. FCHS offers college credit opportunities through concurrent enrollment programs with Front Range Community College, Colorado State University, and the University of Colorado" (School Profile). 

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Location: 

"The city of Fort Collins is located in northern Colorado in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, an hour from Denver. Fort Collins has a population of approximately 165,000 and is home to Colorado State University, Front Range Community College (Larimer Campus), and many high-tech industries. Poudre School District includes the City of Fort Collins and adjacent incorporated areas" (School Profile). 

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Enrollment: (School Profile)

Total School Enrollment: 1,950

Class of 2021: 466 students

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Demographics: (School Profile) 

- American Indian or Alaska Native: .71%

- Asian: 3.57%

- Black or African American: 1.96%

- Hispanic or Latino: 22.77%

- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: .06%

- Two or more races: 3.98%

- White: 66.94%

 

Students on free/reduced lunch: 34.7%

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Art Department: 

"The Fort Collins High School Art Department values Visual Art as a vital part of our contemporary society. We support the exploration of media while teaching traditional techniques and progressive creative thinking. We pride ourselves on the quality and consistency of the work produced by our talented student body.  We strive to nurture creative expression and instill an appreciation of all the arts. With over 15 offerings including AP Studio Art class, the Art Department at Fort Collins High School is the place to learn skills and express oneself!" (Fine arts). 

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Art Class Offerings: (School Profile)

- Advanced Photography II

- Art Appreciation (CE)

- Art Studio (AP)

- Creative Photography I

- Design A: Unified Art

- Design: 2-D, 3-D & Digital I & II

- Drawing I & II

- Jewelry (Metalsmithing) I & II

- Painting Pottery I & II

- Sculpture

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Extracurriculars: 

"FCHS Lambkins participate in a wide range of award-winning extracurricular activities, including clubs, interscholastic athletics, forensics, service committees, music, theatre, newspaper, yearbook, National Honor Society, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, and competitions in history, math & technology" (School Profile). 

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Sources: 

Fine arts. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2021, from https://fch.psdschools.org/about-us/fine-arts

School Profile 2020-21. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2021, from https://fch.psdschools.org/webfm/5819

Students. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2021, from https://fch.psdschools.org/students