On a rotating basis, the FCHS leaders and teachers are provided opportunities to participate in national and state conferences. The Crossroads Educational Consortium works cooperatively with FCHS and has annually provided workshops for FCHS staff. As a result of the staff development activities, teachers at Fort Chiswell are including a variety of teaching strategies in the classroom and students are benefiting from the more challenging learning environment. Covington students volunteer for extra-help classes. Usually, not more than 3 students are assigned to a tutor per session.
All tutors have a college degree and tutor in their degree area.
They receive a stipend for their services. CHS is planning to expand this program to include the Talent Search Program, first generation of a family to enter college, sponsored by Dabney Lancaster Community College. This expansion idea was presented to the school s administration and faculty and received their approval before it was piloted. If the program proves successful, it will be fully implemented. The Freshman Transition Program is in its fourth year at Salem High School and includes more than 90 percent of the 338-member class.