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A parents guide to educational options in the Midlands

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We set a course for success.

Hammond offers students in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade an academic experience thoughtfully developed to build
character, nurture talent and inspire untethered achievement far beyond the undergraduate years.
Tapping into each students personal best, we set a course for success and leadership that lasts a lifetime.
HAMMOND. PRE-K THROUGH LIFE.

854 GALWAY LANE COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29209 TEL 803.776.0295 HAMMONDSCHOOL.ORG
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Charter schools
EAST POINT ACADEMY *
1401 Leaphart St., West Columbia;
www.eastpointsc.org
Multiple Pathways to Admissions: (803) 926-0520, drabon@
eastpointsc.org.
Graduation
Enrollment: 550.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Grades served: 4-7.
Requirements for admission: Students
must be full-time residents of South
SARA JOHNSON BORTON
Carolina.
President and Publisher
Applicants accepted: 75 percent.
BERNIE HELLER Did you know? East Point Academy
Vice President of Advertising maintains an Excellent/A federal and
state rating. East Point provides a rig-
KATHY ALLEN
Director of Marketing orous academics experience strongly
rooted in language, math and science,
but we believe children need more than
REBEKAH LEWIS HALL
books to become well-rounded global
Special Projects Coordinator
citizens. Character development and
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community programs help our students
About this section and families stay engaged and connect-
ed, fostering personal growth and a
A Listings are free, and information strong sense of school spirit. The mis-
was solicited from schools and sion of East Point Academy is to prepare
district offices. Schools are students for academic and personal
responsible for the information in success through proficiency in English
their listings, but listings are edited and Mandarin Chinese, math, science
for style and space. and social studies while learning in an
atmosphere that promotes cultural shar-
A We are still building our database;
ing and understanding.
to have your school included in our
A nice place to call home: East Point
next edition, email Rebekah Hall at Academy is the only charter school in
rhall@thestate.com.
South Carolina to offer Chinese Manda-
A Every effort was made to print rin language classes. We are a thriving
information as it was provided. community of teachers, parents and
However, some entries have been blossoming life-long learners. We em-
edited for space and content. brace cultural sharing and understand-
ing. Personalized learning through small
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English and Chinese by certified teach-
On the cover ers, civic engagement, cultural and so-
From right, Chavez Goodwin and cial awareness activities, and parental
Liddy Grantland graduated from involvement give students the personal
Hammond School in May. Goodwin attention and extra help they need to
attends the College of Charleston, succeed in the classroom and in society.
where he is on the basketball team, All students will benefit from a rigorous,
and Grantland attends Duke innovative, and learner-centered curri-
University in North Carolina. Photo culum, including inquiry-based instruc-
provided by Cissy Pope. tion to acquire, organize, and communi-
cate information and to solve problems.
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A sampling of extracurricular
Note activities: karate, Chinese dance, piano,
violin, basketball, Running Club, Sci-
An asterisk (*) beside a school or list ence Club, Green Team, BETA Club,
of schools means information is ping pong, gymnastics, cheerleading,
pasted from the 2016 edition. Lego League, Odyssey of the Mind,
Engineering/STEM Club, chorus.
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THE STATE .....................................................................................................
GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY *
3833 Leaphart Road, Columbia;
www.graycollegiateacademy.org
Admissions: (803) 951-3321, rreser@
grayca.com.
Tuition + fees: $75.
Enrollment: 475.
Grades served: 9-12.
Applicants accepted: 98 percent. We
can have 150 students per grade level.
Once a grade level is full, students are
added to a waiting list.
Did you know? We have one of the best
boys basketball teams in the state. Our
students graduate with more college
credits than any other high school in the
state. We are small in numbers but pow-
erful in education.
A nice place to call home: We are a
family school that offers two free years
of dual-enrollment classes.
A sampling of extracurricular activ-
ities: Football, basketball, volleyball,
softball, baseball and soccer, with more
activities to be added.
IMAGINE COLUMBIA LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY *
3810 N. Main St., Columbia;
www.imaginecolumbia.org
Admissions: (803) 929-1140; www.
imaginecolumbia.org.
Tuition + fees: None.
Enrollment: 175.
Grades served: K-5.
Requirements for admission: Students
must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 5
of the year of entrance, and they must
be residents of South Carolina.
A nice place to call home: We are a
small, family-oriented school that be-
lieves every parent should have a choice
in their childs education. We believe in
meeting a child where they are and
taking them to where they need to be
and beyond. We have a strong character
program that develops the character
traits children will need to be successful
in the world of tomorrow.
MIDLANDS MIDDLE COLLEGE *
1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia;
www.midlandsmiddlecollege.com
Admissions: (803) 822-7043; info@
midlandsmiddlecollege.com.
Tuition + fees: $0.
Enrollment: 135.
Grades served: 11-12.
3D
Applicants admitted: 90 percent.
Did you know? Small environment
everyone knows one another. Tuition-
free dual-enrollment opportunities.
A nice place to call home: School site is
part of a college campus. Students use
college facilities such as science labs, a
library, a student center and an audi-
torium.
A sampling of extracurricular activ-
ities: male and female leadership work-
shops; career field studies including
Trident Techs Culinary Arts program
and Pure Power Technologies; commu-
nity service opportunities through Paw-
metto Lifeline; college tours of New-
berry College, USC and College of
Charleston.
MIDLANDS STEM INSTITUTE *
112 Crane St., Winnsboro;
www.midlandsstem.org
Admissions: (803) 815-1524; info@
midlandsstem.org.
Tuition + fees: None.
Enrollment: 150.
Grades served: K-6.
Requirements for admission: South
Carolina residence.
Applicants admitted: 100 percent.
Did you know? We are a new school,
adding a grade level each year until
matriculation at grade 12.
A nice place to call home: Community
school environment, STEM education,
academic rigor, community partner-
ships, strong arts program.
A sampling of extracurricular activ-
ities: Chess Team, Chinese language
(Mandarin), Tai Chi, martial arts, table
tennis.
PROVOST ACADEMY SOUTH
CAROLINA *
200 Arbor Lake Drive, Suite 301, Columbia;
sc.provostacademy.com
Admissions: 877-265-3195; info.sc@
provostacademy.com.
Tuition + fees: $0.
Enrollment: 600.
Grades served: 9-12.
Requirements for admission: Students
must be residents of South Carolina,
between the ages of 14 and 21, with
Internet access.
Applicants admitted: 80 percent.
Did you know? Provost Academy South
Carolina allows students to fast-track their
courses. We have had students complete
their high school career in two years.
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A nice place to call home: Students who Admissions: (803) 814-0353,
attend our Columbia campus become a scaihs@scaihs.org
family. Classes are offered for four hours Tuition + fees: Membership fees start at
a day (8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12-4 p.m.), and $350. See a full breakdown of fees at
students receive one-on-one help from http://schomeschooling.com/
state-certified teachers and academic membership-fees.
advisers. Guest speakers and college Enrollment: 1,058.
representatives are frequently invited to Grades served: Pre-K-12.
our campus and provide our students Requirements for admission: Online
with guidance, support and motivation to application, payment, records release
obtain their high school diploma and form, course of study, and statement of
pursue a career of interest. intent (if applicable).
A sampling of extracurricular activities: Applicants accepted: 99.99 percent.
Students can attend our program and Did you know? The trend with SCAIHS
play sports in their local school district. graduates is that 10 percent to 15 percent
We offer different clubs and organiza- receive the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship,
tions such as Video Game Club, Pinterest and 30 percent to 40 percent receive the
Club, etc. LIFE Scholarship. Our school ACT and
SAT scores are consistently well above
the state and national averages. We also
S.C. SCIENCE ACADEMY*
have a special needs department to help
2015 Marion St., Columbia;
families educate students with special
www.scscienceacademy.org
needs from preschool through high
school. Students in our special needs
Admissions: (803) 227-6422; department can earn a high school diplo-
s.bowman@scscienceacademy.org. ma or work on an occupational certif-
Tuition + fees: $75. icate, as well as certificates of attend-
ance. Our elementary department is
Enrollment: 140.
available for families home schooling
Grades served: 6-10.
their kindergarten through sixth-grade
Did you know? S.C. Science Academy is students, and our middle/high school
a public institution for families who want department assists students in grades
their students to be in a problem-based 7-12.
instructional environment that brings A nice place to call home: While in-
academic skills and concepts to life. dividual homes are the campus, the
entire community and state are available
Home-school networks for home-schoolers to explore. Exploring
the rich heritage and culture of South
SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF Carolina is one of our greatest resources!
INDEPENDENT HOME SCHOOLS A sampling of extracurricular activities:
(SCAIHS) SCAIHS sponsors a Student Council.
Options for home-schoolers are almost
http://schomeschooling.com
unlimited, including home-school sports
teams, band, orchestra, drama and art.
St. John Neumann
Catholic School
Where Children 721 Polo Road Columbia, SC 29223 (803) 788-1367
Experience Success www.sjncatholic.com https://www.facebook.com/sjncatholic/
Online charter schools
CYBER ACADEMY OF SOUTH
CAROLINA
330 Pelham Road, Suite 101, Greenville;
www.casc.k12.com
Admissions: (855) 611-2830;
rknapp@k12.com
Tuition + fees: $0.
Enrollment: 970.
Grades served: K-12.
Requirements for admission: South
Carolina residence.
Applicants accepted: 75 percent.
Did you know? The Blended Learning
option for in person instruction is avail-
able in Charleston, Greenville and Co-
lumbia.
A nice place to call home: Virtual learn-
ing environment, school from anywhere.
A sampling of extracurricular activities: Enrollment: 3,700.
National Honor Society, BETA Club.
SOUTH CAROLINA CONNECTIONS
ACADEMY
220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 403, Columbia;
www.connectionsacademy.com/scca
Admissions: (803) 212-4712
Tuition + fees: $0.
Enrollment: 4,159.
Grades served: K-12. A sampling of extracurricular activities:
Requirements for admission: Students
entering grades K-12 residing anywhere
in South Carolina are eligible to attend. Mu Alpha Theta (math), Rho Kappa (so-
Did you know? Our core curriculum is
geared toward preparing students for
college and beyond. Students have access Society, Sigma Tau Delta (English),
to AP, honors, college preparatory, and
Foundation programs. The class of 2016
earned a total of $2,947,275 in
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scholarship money, while 41 percent of
our college-bound students received
more than one scholarship.
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
Even in virtual school our students are
able to connect with others in their on-
line community through live lessons and
clubs. We also offer several field trips
and school events throughout the state.
This allows our students to build
friendships and explore the world around
them.
SOUTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL
CHARTER SCHOOL
140 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 420, Columbia;
www.scvcs.k12.com
Admissions: (866) 467-5184;
rknapp@k12.com
Tuition + fees: $0.
Grades served: K-12.
Requirements for admission: South
Carolina residence.
Applicants accepted: 75 percent.
Did you know? More than 4 million in
scholarships received; 78 percent of
graduates admitted in post-secondary
education.
A nice place to call home: Ability to
school anywhere.
National Honor Society, National Art
Honor Society, Beta Club, Jr. Beta Club,
cial studies), Spanish Honor Society,
French Honor Society, Science Honor
FBLA, FCA, Tri-M (music), Writers
Roundtable, Book Club, Palmetto Girls
State (varies year to year).
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Developing Highly Skilled, Self-Directed Students

It is the goal of Lexington County School District One to Centers for Advanced Study
prepare a new generation of leaders and global citizens.
Our desire is to develop self-directed and reflective students The Center for Advanced Agribusiness Research at Pelion High
who accept ownership and responsibility for their learning.
We want our students to develop self-confidence in their The Center for Advanced STEM Studies at Lexington Technology Center
academic abilities and competence in using 21st Century
The Center for Law and Global Policy Development at River Bluff High
knowledge and skills to achieve sophisticated learning.
The Center for Media Arts, Design and Production at River Bluff High
Most of all, we want to ensure that Lexington One graduates
maintain their competitive edge. This means that our graduates The Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies at White Knoll High
must possess the necessary skills to compete, contribute,
and succeed both locally and globally. They must be well- The Center for The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Lexington High
equipped to meet the anticipated needs of jobs, challenges
and technologies that currently do not even exist.

Lexington County School District One

803-821-1000
100 Tarrar Springs Rd.
www.lexington1.net
Lexington, SC 29071-1869
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Private schools is an important aspect of life and learning
at Ben Lippen School. Our teachers are
involved in the daily lives of our stu-
BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL *
dents, inside and outside of the class-
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia; room. Ben Lippen has more than 80
www.benlippen.com
upper school boarding students from
around the world who live on campus,
Admissions: (803) 807-4000; making our community a truly globally
kelly.adams@benlippen.com. diverse campus.
Tuition + fees: Not provided. A sampling of extracurricular activities:
choir, drama, Math Team, Model UN,
Enrollment: 740.
Robotics Team, Science Team, nine fe-
Grades served: PreK-12.
male sports, 10 male sports.
Requirements for admission: See web-
site. CALHOUN ACADEMY *
Alumni you may know: Ben Lippen
81 Academy Road, St. Matthews;
School has more than 3,500 alumni www.calhounacademy.org
spread across the globe.
Did you know? Ben Lippen has produced
12 National Merit semifinalists in the past Admissions: (803) 874-2734;
kcuttino@calhounacademy.org.
five years, more than any other inde-
pendent or Christian school in the Mid- Tuition + fees: $5,124.
lands. Students can earn dual-enrollment Enrollment: 306.
credit through Columbia International Grades served: K3-12.
University while attending Ben Lippen Requirements for admission: Complete
School. application, schedule testing, and meet
A nice place to call home: Community with guidance counselor or headmaster.
Applicants admitted: 98 percent.
Did you know? We offer blended learn-
ing in sixth through 12th grades with our
1-to-1 initiative. We are SACS/
AdvancED-accredited. Our football team
recently won the SCISA-AA state cham-
pionship, and our debate team has won
the SCISA state title for three consec-
utive years. We provide community out-
reach to various agencies (March of
Dimes, St. Judes Research Hospital fund,
Calhoun County Cares) and partner with
our local Relay for Life, churches, Cal-
houn County Library, Clemson Cooper-
ative Extension, and our local 4-H.
A nice place to call home: We are fam-
ily! We have a strong family Christian
Atmosphere! We offer pullout tutorials
with retired and former educators. We
have Apple TVs and flat-screen TVs in all
classrooms to assist in our blended-
learning initiative. Our seniors are eligi-
ble to take dual-enrollment classes
through OCTech. Our campus is safe and
inviting.
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
STEM activities, variety of sports
(football, cross-country, volleyball, track,
basketball, soccer, track, softball, base-
ball), auto mechanics, clubs, FCA, art
show at local museum.
CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY
520 U.S. 1 North, Camden;
www.camdenmilitary.com
Admissions: (800) 948-6291;
admissions@camdenmilitary.com
Tuition + fees: $21,495.
Enrollment: 295.
Grades served: 7-12.
Requirements for admission: Applica-
tion, academic records or transcripts and
interview.
Applicants accepted: 80 percent.
Alumni you may know: Mark Herndon,
drummer for music group Alabama; Dr.
Craig McCotter, a leading South Carolina
cardiologist; James Burns, an attorney
who served as former Gov. Nikki Haleys
chief of staff.
Did you know? Our campus was used as
a training center for British fighter pilots
and the Southern Aviation School.
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A nice place to call home: The military
philosophy of the academy instills time-
management, organization, structure,
self-discipline and a brotherhood that is
unrivaled at any other school.
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
13 sports, flight lessons, Civil Air Patrol,
Scouts, band, ESL, military training.
CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL
A diocesan-owned Catholic school
2945 Alpine Road; www.cnhs.org
Admissions: (803) 888-1611; tharper@
cnhs.org
Tuition + fees: $10,700.
Enrollment: 550.
Grades served: 7-12.
Requirements for admission: Accepted
students are placed based on individual
merits into appropriately challenging
classes.
Alumni you may know: Mariclare Mi-
randa, founder and principal instructor
of The Columbia Conservatory of Dance;
the Rev. Msgr. Mauricio West, vicar gener-
al and chancellor of the Diocese of Char-
lotte; Melissa Heidari, Ph.D., professor of
English at Columbia College.
Did you know? We open each day with a
prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. In
2015-2016, our students performed more
than 25,000 hours of community service
A nice place to call home: We just
opened a new 49.7-acre state-of-the-art
campus, conveniently located on Alpine
Road near Interstate 20. The school
includes 32 classrooms, five science labs,
two computer labs, media center, music
and vocal rooms, performing arts center,
gymnasium with auxiliary space and a
wellness center. With the exception of
bowling and swimming, all athletic facil-
ities are on campus.
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
We offer a full range of athletic, visual
and performing arts and leadership and
service opportunities.
COVENANT CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
A private classical Christian school
3120 Covenant Road; www.covenantcs.org
Admissions: (803) 787-0225, lcraddock
@covenantcs.org
Tuition + fees: $5,000.
Enrollment: 100.
Grades served: K-12.
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Requirements for admission: Applica-
tion, admission assessment.
Opportunity
Did you know? Covenant Classical
Christian School is committed to grad-
uating young men and women who think
clearly with discernment and under-
standing, who reason persuasively and
articulate precisely, and who interpret
the world through the truth of Scripture.
Our school is designed to develop well-
rounded young men and women who are
scientists as well as linguists, athletes as
well as poets. Graduates leave Covenant
exceptionally well prepared for their next
steps in life, and 100 percent of our col-
lege-bound graduates receive financial
assistance through public and private
scholarships to the college of their
choice. Covenant offers a competitive
tuition with military, pastoral, and mul-
tichild discounts. Covenant supports
home-schooling families with education-
al, extracurricular, and PSAT/standar-
dized testing opportunities.
A nice place to call home: Covenant is
centrally located close to Forest Acres.
A sampling of extracurricular activities: Visit www.uscupstate.edu/admissions or
Volleyball, basketball, cross country, call (864) 503-5246 or (800) 277-8727.
soccer, golf, dance, gymnastics.
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
A private Christian school
416 Denham Ave., West Columbia;
www.gracelions.com
Admissions: (803) 794-8996, info@
gracelions.com
Tuition + fees: $5,000.
Enrollment: 200.
Grades served: Pre-K (infant)-12. FINE ARTS PROGRAM
Requirements for admission: Entrance
testing and interview with administra-
COMPLETE SPORTS PROGRAM
tion. TESTING CONSISTENTLY ABOVE NATIONAL NORMS
Did you know? We offer excellent aca-
demics with a Biblical worldview. Gradu- LOW STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO
ates consistently score well enough to
receive Palmetto Fellows and Life Schol-
arships.
416 Denham Avenue
A sampling of extracurricular activities: West Columbia, SC 29169
Soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, Daycare - 12th Grade
golf, choir, band.
803.794.8996
HAMMOND SCHOOL WWW.GRACELIONS.COM
854 Galway Lane, Columbia;
hammondschool.org
Admissions: (803) 695-4017; lwilliams@
$50 OFF
NEW STUDENT APPLICATION
hammondschool.org Must present this coupon. Discount only
available on school application.
Tuition + fees: $9,409-$17,934.
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Enrollment: 840. hands-on and real-world experiential Admissions: (803) 951-3901, info@ A nice place to call home: Very quiet
Grades served: pre-K-12. learning. Every classroom has animals, heritagechristiansc.com 11-acre campus with fields and woods in
Requirements for admission: Ham- and every spring students participate in a Tuition + fees: $5,400. a rural setting.
mond seeks to bring together a group of drumming residency! Enrollment: 80. A sampling of extracurricular activities:
talented and capable students who will A nice place to call home: Harmony is Grades served: K-12. After-school and summer programs.
flourish in a challenging, bur nurturing located in the heart of Forest Acres. We Requirements for admission: Admis-
environment. The Admission Committee have a large, well-shaded playground! sions testing, pastoral reference; teacher MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF
evaluates each student based on a per- A sampling of extracurricular activities: references; signature on Statement of COLUMBIA *
sonal visit, admission testing, academic Music, Spanish, soccer, yoga. Faith. A private Montessori school
record, and teacher recommendations. Applicants accepted: 95 percent. 411 S. Maple St., Columbia;
The committee also places a strong em- HEATHWOOD HALL EPISCOPAL Alumni you may know: Morgan Hein- www.montessoricolumbia.com
phasis on strong character, social devel- SCHOOL zelmann, a medical student at George
opment, emotional maturity and intellec- 3000 S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia; Washington University; Brian Rogers, a
tual curiosity. graduate of the International Business Admissions: (803) 783-8838; karen@
www.heathood.org montessoricolumbia.com
Applicants accepted: 85 percent. School at USC, currently employed by
Alumni you may know: Seventh Woods, American Airlines in Dallas, Texas. Tuition + fees: $7,000.
who plays basketball at the University of Admissions: (803) 231-7719, Heathwood Did you know? Heritage Christian Acad- Enrollment: 115.
North Carolina; Kelsey Chow, actor HallAdmissionOffice@heathwood.org emy was founded in 1996 as a college Grades served: K3-6.
known for roles on Disney XDs Pair of preparatory school that is both distinc- Applicants accepted: 75 percent.
Tuition + fees: $18,775.
Kings and One Tree Hill; Charlie tively Christian in philosophy and prac- Did you know? The founders of Google,
Enrollment: 694. Amazon and Sim City were all Montesso-
Todd, comedian and founder of the New tice and classical in approach to curricula
York City prank collective Improv Every- Grades served: Pre-K (age 2)-12. and instruction methods. Classes are ri students. So were Steph Curry, Taylor
where. Requirements for admission: Applica- capped at 14 students. By maintaining Swift and Beyonce.
Did you know? Hammond, the largest tion, transcripts, teacher recommenda- small classes, students are given person- A nice place to call home: The Montes-
independent school in Columbia, was tions, and a writing sample. alized attention, rigorous academic stan- sori School of Columbia has two 2 of
voted The States Best Private School in Applicants accepted: 85 percent. dards are maintained, and a close-knit wooded campus in the heart of the city,
2016. College acceptances are 100 per- school community is formed. The school just minutes from USC and downtown.
Did you know? A Heathwood student
cent, and our average SAT score in is is accredited by the South Carolina Inde- We have chickens, gardens, a labyrinth
placed third in the world in the 2016
1351. Our country of study program en- pendent School Association (SCISA) and and two age-appropriate playgrounds.
Optimist International Oratorical Com-
hances the curriculum by adding a global petition. Another has been invited to is a member of the prestigious Educa- A sampling of extracurricular activities:
component across all ages and grades. present her scientific research nationally. tional Records Bureau (ERB). art, music, Spanish, Latin, physical edu-
Our Select Ensemble most recently sang Heathwoods Youth in Government A nice place to call home: The Lower cation.
for Pope Francis at the 2017 New Years Mock Trial Team won the state competi- School is separated from the Middle and
Day Mass. tion and is headed to nationals this sum- Upper School on a more than 8-acre NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL *
A nice place to call home: Our 110-acre mer. And 11 Heathwood teachers have property in a quiet, residential neigh- 4347 Sunset Blvd., Lexington;
campus boasts plenty of space to stretch been honored as South Carolina Inde- borhood. The serene campus includes a www.northsidechristianacademy.org
and explore, including an Early Tech- pendent Schools Association Teachers of large activity field, a playground, and
nology Center, home to our Naturalist in the Year since 2001. room for growth.
Admissions: (803) 520-5657;
Residence; a pioneer village that rounds A nice place to call home: Heathwoods Heritage parents are part of an in-
kmitchell@ncak12.org.
out our Lower School; a 350-seat, state- 122 biodiverse acres provide an active clusive and lasting school family. To
of-the-art theater; two gymnasiums; and facilitate a school-family bond, Heritage Tuition + fees: $5,018.
learning environment for students of all
a South Campus featuring several dis- holds special annual family events, in- Enrollment: 630.
ages. Our buddies programs bring older
tinct ecosystems perfect for exploration. and younger students together to work cluding Grandparents Day, Christmas Grades served: Pre-K (age 6 weeks)-12.
A sampling of extracurricular activities: on science and reading projects. And our Vespers, Fine Arts Day, and SpartaFest Requirements for admission: Based on
Athletic teams, drama, Select Ensemble, signature programs, including the annual a family track and field event. academics and behavior.
Math Team, Model UN, Youth in Gov- Winterim week of travel, internship or A sampling of extracurricular activities:
Applicants admitted: 92 percent.
ernment, band, Headmasters Leadership study, and Columbia Connections, which Tennis, basketball, science fair, academic
Council, community service, recycling team, student government. Did you know? Northside was founded
extends our learning environment into in 2011. We will have our first graduating
initiative. our city, offer exceptional experiential
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF class this year. We have been voted Best
learning opportunities. Private School by the readers of The
HARMONY SCHOOL CAMDEN
A sampling of extracurricular activities: State, Lexington Life and CWC Life. We
3737 Covenant Road, Columbia; A private Montessori school
PEAK Outdoor Education and Lead- have also been recognized as one of the
www.harmonyschoolsc.com Two Montessori Way, Camden;
ership Training, Honors Science Re- fastest-growing private schools in South
www.montessori-camden.com
search, Youth in Government, Mock Carolina.
Admissions: (803) 787-1899; Trial, Math Team, Young Life, Accept A nice place to call home: The vision of
harmonyschoolsc@gmail.com Club, Chess Club, chorus, band, Open Admissions: (803) 432-6828 Northside Christian Academy is to trust
Tuition + fees: Not provided. Art Studio, 37 teams in 14 sports. Tuition + fees: $6,000. our Lord as we seek academic and bibli-
Enrollment: 80. Enrollment: 82. cal excellence. We believe this will be
Grades served: Pre-K-5. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grades served: Pre-K-6. accomplished with much prayer, commit-
Did you know? We blend Montessori, 649 Barr Road, Lexington; Requirements for admission: All chil- ment, and great leadership among the
Waldorf and inquiry-based learning www.heritagechristiansc.com dren can be accepted. administration and faculty, supported by
philosophies. Our students experience Applicants accepted: 80 percent. a strong base of parental involvement.
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15 2017
Our goal is to prepare students to be fully
devoted followers of Jesus Christ so that
the generations to come might know
Him. (Psalm 78:4)
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
Fine Arts Academy, football, cheerlead-
ing, basketball, baseball, softball, golf,
volleyball, Math Team, Literary Team.
ORANGEBURG PREPARATORY
SCHOOLS, INC.*
2651 North Road, Orangeburg;
www.orangeburgprep.com
Admissions: (803) 536-3000;
mmcelhone@orangeburgprep.com.
Tuition + fees: $5,880.
Enrollment: 675.
Grades served: K4-12.
Requirements for admission: Applica-
tion plus $150 application fee, review of
all previous school transcripts, signed
contract, $100 building fee; testing pos-
sible, depending on grade level.
Applicants admitted: 75 percent.
Alumni you may know: Former S.C.
Gov. Nikki Haley.
Services Offered
High School Diploma courses
High School Equivalency Diploma classes
and testing (GED and TASC)
COMPASS testing
ASVAB testing
Computer Literacy courses
Basic Literacy Skills classes
ACT WorkKeys - Job skills assessment
SC Benefits Bank partnering services
CompTIA testing through Pearson VUE
W. R. Rogers Adult, Continuing
& Technology Education Center
Did you know? We focus on ensuring
our students are college-ready. With a
100 percent graduation rate and 100
percent of our graduates going on to
attend institutions of higher education,
we focus on student success. A minimum
of 12 college credit hours are earned by
graduating seniors through free dual-
credit courses with the University of
South Carolina. With smartboards, pro-
jection televisions, document cameras,
iPad carts, and Wi-Fi throughout both
campuses, we are committed to provid-
ing students, teachers, staff and adminis-
tration with the most advanced techno-
logical tools necessary to educate our
students and prepare them for college.
A nice place to call home: We have two
beautiful campuses. Upper Campus is
grades 6-12, while lower is preschool
through fifth grade. Each campus has its
own library, gymnasium, cafeteria, com-
puter lab and music/art rooms. We also
have a child development center and
preschool for infants through 3-year-olds
that offers after-school and summer
programs.
750 Old Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
803-736-8787
THE STATE .....................................................................................................
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
Over 40 sports, National Honor Society,
Key Club, band, drama, FCA, yearbook,
and Rotary, to name a few.
ST. PETERS CATHOLIC SCHOOL *
1035 Hampton St., Columbia;
StPetersCatholicSchool.com
Admissions: (803) 252-8285; ehero@st
peterscatholicschool.com.
Tuition + fees: $5,652.
Enrollment: 132.
Grades served: K4-6.
Requirements for admission: Submit
application and fees.
Applicants admitted: 90 percent.
Did you know? St. Peters Catholic
School has been accredited by the South-
ern Association of Schools and Colleges
for more than 40 years. Students consis-
tently score in the top percentiles of
those taking the national achievement
test, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.
A nice place to call home: The new
activities center, the Cardinal Bernardin
Center, has two event halls, a large kitch-
9D
en, meeting spaces, a music room, a
choir practice room and offices. Steps
from the Vista and the State House, St.
Peters is the only private elementary
school in central Columbia. St. Peters
Catholic School nurtures and challenges
students so that each can achieve his or
her God-given potential. A-plus academ-
ics are offered in a vibrant, faith-based
environment.
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
After-school activities vary from year to
year and may include Tiny Techs, piano,
Capella Pueri (childrens choir), Soccer
Shots, Minding Your Manners, Writing
Club, Cooking Club, Art Club and more.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
A private parochial school
721 Polo Road, Columbia;
www.sjncatholic.com
Admissions: (803) 788-1367, masmith@
sjncatholic.com
Tuition + fees: Preschool (3 and 4 years)
tuition: $3,777 for Catholics, $6,400 for
Learn
Grow ,
Achie and
ve It!
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Richland School
District Two
STEAM Magnet
Schools Longleaf Middle Engineering and Arts Magnet School
1160 Longreen Parkway, Columbia, SC 29229
Science, Technology, Contact: Latoya Goodwin-Gary, 803-691-4870

Engineering, Arts, Math

Schedule a school tour today.
Check website for application dates.
WWW.RICHLAND2.ORG
Killian Elementary STEAM Leaders Magnet School Westwood High School: Institute of Research,
2621 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229 Engagement & Design (iRED) Magnet
Contact: Nancy Diggs, 803-699-2981 180 Turkey Farm Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
FUND ED BY MSAP G RANT THRO U GH THE USDO E. Contact: Joseph Eberlin, 803-691-4049
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non-Catholics; kindergarten-sixth grade have a strong Catholic identity, with a core curriculum offering language arts, success!
tuition: $5,284 for Catholics; $8,967 for students attending religion class, month- science, math, social studies and religion, A sampling of extracurricular activities:
non-Catholics; preschool fees: $340; ly Mass, and weekly prayer services, we our students also enjoy our specials, Our after-school program includes many
kindergarten-sixth grade fees: $485. also happily welcome students of all including science lab, computer lab (in activities, including: Arts and Crafts Club,
Enrollment: 310. faiths. Our Catholic student population is our Apple computer lab), art, music (in- chorus (for SJN Church), Eco-Friendly
Grades served: Pre-K (age 3)-6. about 70 percent. cluding annual musical productions), Eagles (our environmental club), Genova
Requirements for admission: For all A nice place to call home: St. John Neu- foreign language, PE, and library. SJN is Karate, Girls Club, Golf Squad, LEGO
grades, a certified birth certificate and mann Catholic School nurtures and in- a Certified SC Green Steps School and Robotics Engineering, Math Club, Planet
immunization records are required. Fam- spires the spiritual and intellectual devel- has won many environmental awards Gymnastics and Cheer, Rosary Club, SJN
ilies of all faiths are welcome. opment of students of all faiths. Our and grants. Our teachers and students all band, Strategery Chess Club.
Applicants accepted: 99 percent. welcoming and safe school offers an participate in Green initiatives at SJN.
Did you know? SJN has twice been inviting environment in which students Communication is constant between the THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY
named a National Blue Ribbon School, are guided by our outstanding faculty to school and parents, including weekly COLUMBIA CAMPUS
our principal was named a National Dis- reach their full potential. All of our par- memos, a Facebook page and website, an 806-A Universal Drive, Columbia;
tinguished Principal, and the school re- ents volunteer at the school, and many online service for student grades, and a www.thomassumter.org
ceived the Fidelity Award from the In- family events are offered throughout the monthly newsletter called the Eagle
ternational Alliance of Invitational Edu- year. We have an academically challeng- Events. We teach our students about
cation. SJN holds an AdvancEd accred- ing curriculum, which employs innova- their responsibilities as citizens and par- Admissions: (803) 638-4351, jody.mur-
itation through SACS (Southern tive teaching techniques (such as differ- ticipate in many community service pro- phy@thomassumter.org
Association of Colleges and Schools), is a entiated instruction, cross-curricular jects throughout the school year. We Tuition + fees: $2,500.
member of the NCEA (National Catholic learning, and dedicated classrooms and strive each day to fulfill our core values: Enrollment: More than 30.
Education Association), and is in the faculty for enrichment and reinforcement Where God is embraced, where family Grades served: Pre-K (age 3)-5.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston. for students) and up-to-date technology is engaged, where learning is innovative, Requirements for admission: Transfer
Our students regularly score in the top 15 (including lab and classroom computers, where confidence is inspired, where students must be in good-standing with
percent in the country for standardized iPads, and SMART Boards). Every class- success is achieved. The faculty and current school.
test scores (MAP), and typically half of room has a certified lead teacher and an staff of St. John Neumann Catholic Applicants accepted: 90 percent.
our upper-grade students qualify for assistant teacher who aids in small-group School work every day to ensure that our Did you know? Thomas Sumter Acade-
Duke TIP annually. Although SJN does and individual instruction. In addition to school is one where children experience my was founded in 1964 in Rembert and
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15 2017 THE STATE ..................................................................................................... 13D

opened its Columbia Campus in August. level. It is a save haven where identifica- BARON DEKALB ELEMENTARY DOBYS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A nice place to call home: Our family tion badges are not necessary. There are SCHOOL 1964 Fort Jackson Road, Lugoff;
environment is composed of certified no security guards, no locks on the lock- 2684 Baron DeKalb Road, Camden; http://dme.kcsdschools.net
teachers and a diverse student population ers. Like the neighborhood school of days http://bdk.kcsdschools.net
representing a variety of ethnic and eco- gone by, Wilson Hall is a campus to
nomic backgrounds. which students can walk or ride their Admissions: (803) 438-4055.
A sampling of extracurricular activities: bikes. It is a hub of activity where stu- Admissions: (803) 432-2483. Enrollment: 566.
Music (including vocal and piano les- dents and parents are welcomed long Enrollment: 215. Grades served: K-5.
sons), art, computer, PE, dance, Spanish, after the school day has ended. Wilson Grades served: K4-5.
STEAM activities. Hall is a place where religious expression JACKSON SCHOOL
is encouraged with daily devotions and BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1730 Jefferson Davis Highway, Camden;
TIMMERMAN SCHOOL * prayer, and where patriotism is fostered 302 Northwood St. East, Bethune; http://jes.kcsdschools.net
2219 Atascadero Drive, Columbia; with the daily Pledge of Allegiance. It is a http://bet.kcsdschools.net
www.timmermanschool.org place where good manners are expected,
where students respect their teachers, Admissions: (803) 425-8965.
and where students are self-disciplined. Admissions: 843-334-6278. Enrollment: 545.
Admissions: (803) 782-2748; info@ The school is located on a 16-acre cam- Enrollment: 89.
timmermanschool.org. Grades served: K-5.
pus in the suburbs of Sumter and is sur- Grades served: K-5.
Tuition + fees: $5,490. rounded by well-established residential LUGOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Enrollment: 300. neighborhoods. BLANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 994 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff;
Grades served: K3-8.
Did you know? All of our graduates are 1621 Smyrna Road, Elgin; http://les.kcsdschools.net
Requirements for admissions:
accepted to a four-year college or uni- http://bes.kcsdschools.net
Academic placement testing.
versity, and 100 percent of the class of
Applicants admitted: 88 percent. Admissions: (803) 438-8000.
2015 received merit-based scholarships.
Alumni you may know: Local politicians Admissions: (803) 438-3241.
The average SAT score for the class of Enrollment: 606.
and two federal judges. Enrollment: 815.
2015 was 1216. The top 25 percent of the Grades served: K-5.
Did you know? Advanced accreditation. Grades served: K4-5.
class scored an average of 1400. We
Won more SCISA state spelling titles
offer 17 Advanced Placement courses for LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL
than any other school. Produce full- CAMDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
college credits. 1284 U.S. 1 South, Lugoff;
length ballet productions yearly and 1304 Lyttleton St., Camden;
compete in dance competitions. Compet- A sampling of extracurricular activities: http://ces.kcsdschools.net
http://lhs.kcsdschools.net
itive math team are currently state run- Wilson Hall offers 45 clubs and extracur-
ners-up in Division 1. Offer full summer ricular organizations, including Fellow-
ship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Admissions: (803) 438-3481.
program for working parents. Admissions: (803) 425-8960.
A nice place to call home: Beautiful LEGO Club, Robotics Club, drama, cho- Enrollment: 1,574.
Enrollment: 589.
wooded campus with streams, brand new rus and instrumental ensemble. The Grades served: K-5. Grades served: 9-12.
gymnasium, 400 seat auditorium. school has won 128 state titles in in-
A sampling of extracurricular activities: terscholastic competitions, including the CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL LUGOFF-ELGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Comprehensive dance and music pro- most recent championships for Battle of 1244 U.S. 1 South, Lugoff;
1022 Ehrenclou Drive, Camden;
grams; girls and boys basketball, cross the Books, chess, debate and literary http://lms.kcsdschools.net
http://chs.kcsdschools.net
country and track, baseball and tennis; team. Wilson Hall sponsors 35 athletic
girls volleyball; sporting clay; chess. teams and has won 53 state champion-
ships in 13 different sports. Admissions: (803) 425-8930. Admissions: (803) 438-3591.
WILSON HALL * Enrollment: 985. Enrollment: 625.
520 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter; Grades served: 9-12. Grades served: 6-8.
wilsonhall.org
Public schools: Kershaw CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Admissions: (803) 469-3475, ext. 107;

hoskins@wilsonhall.org.
Tuition + fees: Ranges from $2,500 for
K3 to $6,565 for grades 9-12.
Enrollment: 780.
Grades served: K3-12.
Requirements for admission: Grade-
level entrance test; minimum C average
in core courses; top 30 percent nationally
on a standardized test.
Applicants admitted: 90 percent.
A nice place to call home: Wilson Hall
is a small school by design, giving teach-
ers and students the opportunity to get to
know one another on a more personal
County Schools *
For all schools in the district, no admission is
charged, and students must live in the zoned
area to be admitted.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CAMPUS
874 Vocational Lane, Camden;
http://atec.kcsdschools.net
Admissions: (803) 425-8982.
Enrollment: 100.
Grades served: 9-12.
902 McRae Road, Camden; 1892 U.S. 1 North, Cassatt;
http://cms.kcsdschools.net http://mdw.kcsdschools.net
Admissions: (803) 425-8975. Admissions: (803) 432-6122.
Enrollment: 431.
Enrollment: 754. Grades served: K4-5.
Grades served: 6-8.
MOUNT PISGAH ELEMENTARY
CONTINUOUS LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL
1109 Campbell St., Camden;
5160 Mount Pisgah Road, Kershaw;
http://clc.kcsdschools.net
http://mtp.kcsdschools.net
Admissions: (803) 425-7712. Admissions: (803) 475-6791.
Enrollment: 100. Enrollment: 140.
Grades served: 6-12. Grades served: K-5.
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NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL http://sto.kcsdschools.net A sampling of extracurricular activities: Girls on Track, news show, sports, band,
3000 Lockhart Road, Kershaw; After-school program, news show, Girls chorus.
http://nch.kcsdschools.net on the Run.
Admissions: (803) 438-7414. BATEBURG-LEESVILLE PRIMARY
Enrollment: 646. BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Admissions: (803) 432-9858. Grades served: 6-8. SCHOOL A public Montessori school
Enrollment: 430. WATEREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 600 Summerland Ave., Batesburg-Leesville; 800 Summerland Ave., Batesburg-Leesville;
Grades served: 9-12. www.lex3.org/blhs www.lex3.org/blps
424 Wildwood Lane, Lugoff;
http://wes.kcsdschools.net
NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Admissions: (803) 532-9251, lallison@ Admissions: (803) 532-4452, twat-
805 Keys Lane, Kershaw; lex3.k12.sc.us son@lex3.k12.sc.us
http://ncm.kcsdschools.net Admissions: (803) 438-8018.
Enrollment: 541. Enrollment: 628.
Enrollment: 645.
Grades served: Pre-K-2.
Grades served: K4-5. Grades served: 9-12.
Admissions: (803) 424-2740. Applicants admitted: 100 percent.
A sampling of extracurricular activities: A sampling of extracurricular activities:
Enrollment: 358. Sports, band, chorus, FFA, Academic
Grades served: 6-8. Public schools: Lexington Team, yearbook staff, Gaming Club,
After-school program.

PINE TREE HILL ELEMENTARY

School District Three
SCHOOL
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE
938 Bishopville Highway, Camden; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
http://pth.kcsdschools.net
403 S. Lee St., Batesburg-Leesville;
www.lex3.org/bles
Admissions: (803) 425-8970.
Enrollment: 593.
Admissions: (803) 532-1155, jhembree@
Grades served: K4-5. lex3.k12.sc.us
STOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Enrollment: 477.
Grades served: 3-5.
1649 Smyrna Road, Elgin;
Pinterest Club, Beta Club, JROTC.
Public schools: Lexington
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE MIDDLE School District Four
SCHOOL
www.lexington4.net
425 Shealy Road, Batesburg-Leesville;
www.lex3.org/blms
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Admissions: (803) 532-3831,
sclark@lex3.k12.sc.us A public Montessori school
Enrollment: 430. 135 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea;
http://ecc.lexington4.net
Grades served: 6-8.
A sampling of extracurricular activities:

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FRANCES MACK INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL
A public Montessori school
161 Gaston St., Gaston;
http://fmis.lexington4.net
Admissions: (803) 490-7004
Grades served: 5-6.
SANDHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A public Montessori school
130 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea;
http://ses.lexington4.net
Admissions: (803) 490-7003
Grades served: 3-4.
SANDHILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
A public Montessori school
582 Meadowfield Road, Gaston;
http://sms.lexington4.net
Admissions: (803) 490-7005
Grades served: 7-8.
SANDHILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL
A public Montessori school
140 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea;
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Admissions: (803) 490-7002
Grades served: 1-2.
SWANSEA HIGH FRESHMAN
ACADEMY
1195 I.W. Hutto Road, Swansea
Admissions: (803) 490-7006
Grades served: 9.
SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL
500 E. First St., Swansea
Admissions: (803) 490-7007.
Grades served: 10-12.
Public schools: District
Five of Lexington and
Richland Counties
BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1040 Bickley Road, Irmo;
www.lexrich5.org/bes
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Admissions: (803) 476-4500
Enrollment: 616.
Grades served: K-5.
CHAPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
940 Old Bush River Road, Chapin;
www.lexrich5.org/ces
Admissions: (803) 575-5900
Enrollment: 641.
Grades served: K-4.
CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL
300 Columbia Ave., Chapin;
www.lexrich5.org/chs
Admissions: (803) 575-5400
Enrollment: 1,316.
Grades served: 9-12.
CHAPIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
1130 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin; Thomas Sumter Academy
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Admissions: (803) 575-5700 call 803-638-4351
www.ThomasSumterAcademy.org
Enrollment: 758.
Grades served: 5-6.
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Enrollment: 490.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
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7900 BROAD RIVER ROAD, IRMO;
WWW.LEXRICH5.ORG/DFES
Admissions: (803) 476-3900
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Enrollment: 513. IRMO HIGH SCHOOL Admissions: (803) 476-4400

Grades served: Pre-K-5. 6671 St. Andrews Road; www.lexrich5.org/ihs Admissions: (803) 476-4700 Enrollment: 536.
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LAKE MURRAY ELEMENTARY www.lexrich5.org/opes
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Enrollment: 581. 1531 Three Dog Road, Chapin; Enrollment: 1,102.
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Grades served: K-5. 120 Piney Grove Road; www.lexrich5.org/les www.richland2.org/bhe

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2017-18 school year
9th-12th Grade Public Charter High School

Develop the academic skills and character necessary to gain a high school diploma, while achieving college credits through
Tuition Free
a dual enrollment program towards 2 years of free college.

Thank you 3833 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169

for voting us 803-951-3321
The States Best Best Public Charter
School www.graycollegiateacademy.org
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Admissions: (803) 691-6880
Enrollment: 725.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
BLYTHEWOOD ACADEMY
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
501 Main St., Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/ba
Admissions: (803) 691-6890
BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
10901 Wilson Blvd., Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/bh
Admissions: (803) 691-4090
Enrollment: 1,987.
Grades served: 9-12.
BLYTHEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
2351 Longtown Road East, Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/bm
Admissions: (803) 691-6850
Enrollment: 833.
Grades served: 6-8.
BRIDGE CREEK ELEMENTARY
121 Bombing Range Road, Elgin;
www.richland2.org/bce
Admissions: (803) 462-3900
Enrollment: 579.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
CATAWBA TRAIL ELEMENTARY
1080 Old National Highway, Elgin;
www.richland2.org/cte
Admissions: (803) 699-3501
Enrollment: 608.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
CENTER FOR ACHIEVEMENT
A public magnet school
1000 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/cfa
Admissions: (803) 691-7216
Enrollment: 109.
Grades served: 2-6.
CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
2621-A Clemson Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/cfcd
Admissions: (803) 699-2536
Enrollment: 86.
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Grades served: Pre-K. PURSUING excellence
CENTER FOR INQUIRY FOR TOMORROWS CHALLENGES
A public magnet school
200 1/2 Summit Parkway, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/cfi
Admissions: (803) 699-2969
Enrollment: 246.
Grades served: K-5.
CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE
A public magnet school
3006 Appleby Lane, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/cfk At District Five, we believe that all students can learn, but
not every student learns in the same way. Diversity of talents,
Admissions: (803) 699-2966 interests, learning styles and backgrounds is what makes us a
Enrollment: 261.
Grades served: K-5. great community of thinkers and problem solvers.
District Five has long placed a priority on growing our academic
CENTER FOR KNOWLEGE NORTH
programs through magnet and other offerings. It's a deliberate
A public magnet school
1043 Muller Road, Blythewood; decision to provide our families with the choices they need to
www.richland2.org/cfkn make their students successful in school and in future careers.
Admissions: (803) 691-4895
Enrollment: 236.
Grades served: K-5.
CONDER ELEMENTARY ARTS
INTEGRATED MAGNET
A public magnet school
8040 Hunt Club Road, Columbia; Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences
www.richland2.org/ce
Harbison West Elementary Escolares Academy
H. E. Corley Elementary The Leader in Me
Admissions: (803) 736-8720 Leaphart Elementary Engineering Magnet
Enrollment: 862.
Grades served: Pre-K-5. Seven Oaks Elementary MEDIA Magnet
Irmo Middle International Academic Magnet
DENT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dutch Fork High School STEM Program
A public magnet school
2721 Decker Blvd., Columbia; Irmo High International School for the Arts
www.richland2.org/dm Irmo High International Baccalaureate Program
Spring Hill High Career Pathways Magnet
Admissions: (803) 699-2750
Enrollment: 1,195.
Grades served: 6-8.
Magnets: Single-gender programs, The
Learning Collaborative, Fine Arts Media
Literacy Program.
FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A public magnet school
6801 Brookfield Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/fle
Where Every Choice Is A Great Choice!
Admissions: (803) 782-0470
Enrollment: 585.
Grades served: pre-K-5. www.lexrich5.org
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Magnets: NASA Explorer School, Ele- Enrollment: 498.
mentary Learning Collaborative. Grades served: 3-5.
JACKSON CREEK ELEMENTARY LANGFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7150 Trenholm Road Extension 480 Langford Road, Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/le
Enrollment: Opens August 2017.
Grades served: Pre-K-5. Admissions: (803) 691-4091
Enrollment: 471.
JOSEPH KEELS ELEMENTARY Grades served: Pre-K-5.
SCHOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL
LEADERSHIP LONGLEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL
A public magnet school A public magnet school
7500 Springcrest Drive, Columbia; 1160 Longreen Parkway, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/jke www.richland2.org/lm
Admissions: (803) 736-8754 Admissions: (803) 691-4870
Enrollment: 672. Enrollment: 781.
Grades served: pre-K-5. Grades served: 6-8.
Magnet: School for Entrepreneurial Magnets: Longleaf Engineerring and Arts
Leadership. Program (LEAP), the School for Zoolog-
ical and Botanical Studies.
KELLY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
MULLER ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
A public magnet school
1141 Kelly Mill Road, Blythewood; A public magnet school
www.richland2.org/kmm 1031 Muller Road, Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/mrm
Admissions: (803) 691-7210
Enrollment: 903. Admissions: (803) 691-6851
Grades served: 6-8. Enrollment: 752.
Magnet: Kelly Mill, Inc. Grades served: 6-8.
Magnets: Leadership Academy at Muller
KILLIAN ELEMENTARY STEAM (L@M).
LEADERS MAGNET SCHOOL
A public magnet school NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2621 Clemson Road, Columbia; A public magnet school
www.richland2.org/ke 225 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/ne
Admissions: (803) 699-2981
Enrollment: 707. Admissions: (803) 736-8730
Grades served: K-5. Enrollment: 593.
Magnet: STEAM (science, technology, Grades served: Pre-K-5.
engineering, arts, mathematics) leaders. Magnet: Academy for Civic Engagement.
LAKE CAROLINA ELEMENTARY NORTH SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL LOWER CAMPUS SCHOOL
1151 Kelly Mill Road, Blythewood; A public magnet school
www.richland2.org/lce 1300 Clemson Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/nse
Admissions: (803) 714-1300
Enrollment: 472. Admissions: (803) 736-3183
Grades served: Pre-K-2. Enrollment: 726.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
LAKE CAROLINA ELEMENTARY Magnet: Science, Technology, Engineer-
SCHOOL UPPER CAMPUS ing and Mathematics School (STEMS)
1261 Kelly Mill Road, Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/lceu POLO ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A public magnet school
1250 Polo Road, Columbia;
Admissions: (803) 691-3360
www.richland2.org/pre
Admissions: (803) 419-2226
Enrollment: 717.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
Magnet: Language Immersion Academy
at Polo Road
PONTIAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
500 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin;
www.richland2.org/pe
Admissions: (803) 699-2700
Enrollment: 701.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
RICE CREEK ELEMENTARY EFIT
MAGNET SCHOOL
A public magnet school
4751 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/rce
Admissions: (803) 699-2900
Enrollment: 728.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
Magnet: eFIT Academy (environmental
fitness).
RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH
SCHOOL
A public magnet school
7500 Brookfield Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/rnh
Admissions: (803) 699-2800
Enrollment: 1,413.
Grades served: 9-12.
Magnets: Convergence Media, Palmetto
Center for the Arts, Horizon, Internation-
al Baccalaureate for Middle Years Pro-
gramme and Diploma Programme.
RICHLAND TWO CHARTER HIGH
SCHOOL
A public charter school
7900 Brookmont Lane, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/charterhigh
Admissions: (803) 419-1348
Enrollment: 98.
Grades served: 9-12.
RICHLAND TWO INSTITUTE OF
INNOVATION (R2I2)
763 Fashion Drive;
http://webapps.richland2.org/r2i2
Admissions: (803) 691-4892, r2i2@rich-
land2.org
Enrollment: Juniors and seniors from all
five high schools are eligible to partici-
pate.
Grades served: 11-12.
RIDGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
A public magnet school
4801 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/rvh
Admissions: (803) 699-2999
Enrollment: 1,359.
Grades served: 9-12.
Magnets: Institute of BioHealth Sciences,
Institute of Allied Health Sciences, The
Scholars Academy for Business and Law.
W.R. ROGERS ADULT, CONTINUING,
AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CENTER
750 Old Clemson Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/aec
Admissions: (803) 736-8787
ROUND TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
449 Rimer Pond Road, Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/rte
Admissions: (803) 691-8676
Enrollment: 573.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
SANDLAPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1001 Longtown Road, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/se
Admissions: (803) 691-4045
Enrollment: 663.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
A public magnet school
120 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/svh
Admissions: (803) 699-3500
Enrollment: 2,087.
Grades served: 9-12.
Magnets: Discovery, Explorations.
SUMMIT PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
A public magnet school
200 Summit Parkway, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/spm
Admissions: (803) 699-3580
Enrollment: 955.
Grades served: 6-8.
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Magnets: STEM Institute of Design and A public magnet school
Innovation (SIDI), Academy of Exercise 2740 Alpine Road, Columbia;
Physiology and Sports Medicine (Get Fit). www.richland2.org/elwm
WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
A public magnet school
180 Turkey Farm Road, Blythewood;
www.richland2.org/wh
Admissions: (803) 691-4049
Enrollment: 1,367.
Grades served: 9-12.
Magnets: Studio D, Institute of Research,
Engagement & Design (iRED).
WINDSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A public magnet school
9800 Dunbarton Drive, Columbia;
www.richland2.org/we
Admissions: (803) 736-8723
Enrollment: 741.
Grades served: Pre-K-5.
Magnet: International Baccalaureate for
the Primary Years Programme.
E.L. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Secure Your
Over 60 Years of Community Leadership,
Educating 2 Year Olds Through Eighth Grade.
Located Only Minutes From
Fort Jackson in Forest Acres
Safe and loving learning environment
Advanced Academic Curriculum
After School Care Competitive athletic programs
Comprehensive dance academy
Music academy and performance
Full summer program Community Outreach
Admissions: (803) 736-8740
Enrollment: 1,085.
Grades served: 6-8.
Magnets: International Baccalaureate for
Middle Years Programme, Leadership
Academy at Wright (LAW)
Other types of schools
SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH
CHALLENGE
A residential military school
5471 Leesburg Road, Eastover;
SCYouthChalleNGe.com
Admissions: (803) 299-4872, kel-
lyb@tag.scmd.state.sc.us
Tuition + fees: $0.
Enrollment: 150.
Grades served: Ages 16-18.
Requirements for admission: Applicants nutrition basics, substance awareness
must be South Carolina residents age
16-18 who have dropped out of or been
STEAM Research & Development Lab
Which road is your child taking now?
Start your child on the ROAD TO SUCCESS
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expelled from high school. They must be
unemployed or underemployed, drug-
free, and physically and mentally capable
of competing the program. They may not
be convicted felons or under felony
indictment.
A nice place to call home: The mission
of SC Youth ChalleNGE Program is to
intervene in and reclaim the lives of 16-
to 18-year-old high school dropouts,
producing program graduates with the
values, life skills, education and self-
discipline necessary to succeed as pro-
ductive citizens in society.
A sampling of extracurricular activities:
The core curriculum consists of eight
core components:
A Academic excellence: Increase grade
levels in reading and math. Try to earn
your GED (not everyone will). Each per-
sons grade levels are not the same. The
time frame here will not allow for a 1st
grade level to increase to a GED test
level, but there should be a grade level
improvement to pursue higher education.
A Health and hygiene: Understand
and personal relationships.
A Job skills: Learn basic work skills,
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resume writing, job interview techniques
and career exploration.
A Community service: Every child will
complete at least 40 hours of community
service giving back to the community
during the five-and-one-half-month resi-
dential phase.
A Leadership/followership: Learn posi-
tive leadership and followership respon-
sibilities, ethical standards and roles with
social groups.
A Life coping skills: Learn personal
financial management, teamwork skills,
anger management, and drug and alco-
hol strategies.
A Physical fitness: Improve personal
fitness through daily exercise activities
and sports.
A Responsible citizenship: Understand
civic responsibilities and the roles of
positive citizens within your community.
In addition to the eight core compo-
nents, we offer drivers education, a 3-D
printing course, forklift operator training,
Serve Safe Certificate, ASVAB and Work
Keys Testing, and the opportunity to
attend Aiken Technical College after the
residential phase.
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The Choice is Yours!

One of South Carolinas most dynamic school districts, Richland
One offers students a variety of innovative and rigorous academic
programs and experiential learning opportunities designed to
prepare them for college and careers.
If youre looking for choices when it comes to the education of
your children, come see what we have to offer!
Montessori (Elementary & Middle) International Baccalaureate & AP
Language Immersion STEM & STEAM Programs
Health Sciences Magnet Visual & Performing Arts
Career and Technology Education Dual Enrollment Programs
. and many, many more!

www.richlandone.org