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College Guidance
School
Handbook
Upper School Curriculum
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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
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* 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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