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The Lower School (K-5) enrolls students in a traditional elementary program that uses a variety of experiential learning activities and emphasizes critical thinking skills while teaching students to read, write, and understand mathematical functions and problems. 

The Middle School (6-8) includes a departmental program to strengthen basic skills and further develop critical thinking, and develops greater academic responsibility and disciplined work habits.  Both Lower and Middle School students enjoy a wide variety of enrichment classes each week, including art, music, Spanish, library, computer, PE, and health.

The Upper School (9-12) offers Honors classes in English, mathematics, science, social sciences, and Spanish; Advanced Placement classes are offered in English, US History, U.S. Government, and Chemistry.  Seniors also have the option of enrolling in dual credit courses offered through the University of South Carolina at Salkehatchie. 

Middle and Upper School students participate in an activity and/or club each day, with choices ranging from chorus to chess club. The affective curriculum includes both grade sponsor and academic advisory programs that focus on service, leadership, commitment to community spirit, and social-emotional growth.

Graduation Requirements (24 units during high school)* **

English
Mathematics
Science                 
Social Sciences     
Foreign Language  
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Elective                 
4 Units
4 Units
4 Units
(3 must be lab sciences)
3 Units (US History & Government/Economics required)
3 Units (in same language)
1 Unit
1 Unit
4 Units
 Grading System
  A    93 – 100
  B    85 – 92
  C    77 – 84
  D    70 – 76
  F    69 and below

 Weighted GPA
 SC Uniform Grading Policy
 

* During the 2011-2012 school year, CPA is piloting a new, more challenging & diverse curriculum.
** Beginning with the Class of 2014 Graduation Requirements may change.

College Acceptances
Typically, 97% of our graduating seniors elect to continue their education by enrolling in college for the following fall semester. In the graduating class of 2011, 100% have been accepted for admission to a college or university of choice.

Members of the classes of 2007-2011 were offered admission to the following colleges and universities:   (bold-type indicates matriculation by one or more graduates)

Art Institute of Charleston
Auburn University
Campbell University
Charleston Southern University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Coker College
College of Charleston
Columbia College

Converse College
Emory & Henry College
Erskine College
Francis Marion College
Furman University
Greenville Technical College

Lander University
Limestone College
Methodist University (NC)
Mercer University
Midlands Technical College
Newberry College
Northern Arizona University
North Greenville University
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Presbyterian College
Spartanburg Methodist College
Technical College of the Lowcountry
The Citadel
Tricounty Technical College
Trident Technical College

University of Pittsburg
USC-Aiken
USC-Beaufort
USC-Columbia

USC-Lancaster
USC-Salkehatchie
USC-Upstate (Honors College)
Virginia Intermont

Western Carolina University (NC)
Winthrop University
Wofford College


 

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