First Presbyterian Academy’s Private High School in Greenville County provides all students with high quality, College Preparatory, Honors and AP classes taught by experienced, degreed professionals while also addressing those students with learning differences on a case-by-case basis. Classes emphasize content, student engagement and the development of higher-ordered learning skills. Our Private High School Program in Greenville, SC is uniquely designed to produce students who think in the highest of categories but do so with the truth of a Christian worldview serving as the foundation for all of their education. A full-time College Counselor works closely with students and their families as they prepare for college through strategic course scheduling, test preparation, college visits, job shadowing and more. Upon graduation from our Christian High School, 100% of our students are accepted to college and enter the next phase of life prepared for academic success, grounded in a biblical worldview and ready to impact the world for Jesus Christ.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
School Day:
Full Day 7:55 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Blue Day Dismissal 12:45 p.m.
All School Early Dismissal - 11:30 a.m.
Amber Thompson
Upper School Principal
Education:
- Bachelors in Arts in Christian Studies from North Greenville University
- Master's in Education from Southern Wesleyan University
- Certified in Secondary Leadership through Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Favorite Verse:
- Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever"
Vision for the Upper School:
- To partner with parents in the education of their middle and high school students. FPA is small by design; our focus is on providing quality programs in the areas of academics, service, fine arts, and athletics, to allow our students to participate in a full and engaging middle and high school career that prepares them for the rigors of college and beyond.
Family & Fun Facts:
- I am married to David Thompson
- I have one daughter, Kaya Thompson, but consider all of my students my own!
- There are few things more rewarding to me than being able to watch our Seniors walk across the stage and get their diploma