ABOUT SC SCIENCE ACADEMY

The South Carolina Science Academy (SCSA) is a publicly funded school and learning laboratory that focuses on science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM). This is an academically rigorous middle and high school that serves over 150 students from across the state of South Carolina in grades 6-12.

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SCSA’s vision to achieve academic excellence by providing a 21st century, STEM-centric education began with a passionate, committed group of educators, community leaders, and parents who believed in public school choice for all students.

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Observing the lack of focus on STEM education and project-based learning in the traditional school setting, SCSA’s leaders created a school that specifically addresses these issues. In creating SCSA the leaders focused on what a modern student would need to be successful in an ever-changing academic as well as employment landscape. In addition to receiving South Carolina public funding for initiatives, these trend-setters have garnered a half a million dollars to plan and implement the school. Additionally the SCSA has received a ten-year charter, has been approved the by the South Carolina Department of Education, and authorized by the South Carolina Public Charter School District in 2011. The inaugural year for the South Carolina Science Academy was 2014-2015.

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In accordance with the charter school model, an annually elected Board of Directors comprised of local business leaders, educators and parents will govern the school.

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MISSION

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The South Carolina Science Academy’s mission is to develop innovative leaders by providing to a diverse student body a world-class education designed with a science focus within the core academic courses through emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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We hope to be an integral part of your child’s educational future!

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To discuss our approach to STEM education further please email Info@scscienceacademy.org or click "More Info".