FCDS isn’t the “real world.” How could my child become prepared for life in this educational environment?
To begin answering this important question, we’ll have to define the phrase “real world.” For our purposes, it’s the world our students will enter after they have finished their education – the working world. Some may argue that college life is the beginning of the “real world,” but for many young adults, the realities of daily life such as paying bills, holding down a job, and maintaining a budget don’t start until after college. As a school community, we are proud to have the opportunity to play an important role in the development of the whole student as he or she moves towards post-secondary education, then gainful employment. Getting today’s youth ready for success in the “real world” is a challenge best undertaken by a combined effort of good parenting and the safe yet challenging educational setting of FCDS. Success in the “real world” requires many life skills such as leadership, teamwork, problem solving, self-motivation, discipline, pride, interpersonal skills, and the abilit
