Fairview High School is a public high school in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, United States, a

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closely affiliated with

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. It is part of the Fairview Independent Schools.

Academics

Fairview High School offers academic classes for reading and writing in the English language, basic mathematics, general science, general social studies, physical education, and career education for students in grades 6-8. Fairview High School also offers academic classes for reading and writing in the English language, reading and writing in the Spanish language, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, chemistry, biology, forensics, anatomy, United States history, United States government, geography, concert choir, art, humanities, marketing, career education, and advanced physical education for students in grades 9-12. Fairview High School's academic instruction is regulated by the Kentucky Department of Education. As of the 2014-2015 school year, Fairview High School earned a "Needs Improvement" classification for middle school instruction (grades 6-8) and a "Distinguished" classification for high school instruction (grades 9-12).

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Fairview High School's athletics are governed by the

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. The mascot of Fairview High School is an

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. Athletics at the institution are broken down into three categories (fall, winter, and spring), and are further broken down into three subcategories (boys, girls, and co-ed). In the fall, Fairview's boys have an

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team and a

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team, Fairview's girls have a golf team and a

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team, and Fairview has a co-ed cross country team. In the winter, Fairview's boys have a

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team, and Fairview's girls have a basketball team. In the spring, Fairview's boys have a

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team and a

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team, and Fairview's girls have a

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team and a track and field team. The school's athletic department previously included a

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team. Fairview also has archery, bowling, and cheerleading.

Co-curricular activities

As of the 2019-2020 school year, Fairview High School had an academic team, a

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, Pep club, a

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, a speech and drama club, a

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club, a National Honor Society chapter, a Junior National Honor Society chapter, a Future Business Leaders of America club, a

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club, a Spanish Club, a Senior Salute, and a Spirit Club.

Notable alumni

* Chris Jennings, former running back for the New York Jets of the

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. *

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, Broadway and film actor, known for his work in Broadway's

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and for originating the role of Guy in the musical

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References

{{authority control Schools in Boyd County, Kentucky Public high schools in Kentucky