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MissionTo develop innovative leaders by providing adiverse student body with world-class liberalarts education with a science focus within thecore academic courses, while alsoemphasizing Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics,(STEM).
Goal
Deliver a public school educationalexperience which will prepare students to
easily meet the demands of college and theneeds of business and industry by providing aninteresting, engaging, and STEM-literateeducation.
South Carolina Science Academy (SCSA)
South Carolina Science Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides
equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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There is a serious need for STEM education throughout
the entire US, especially in the South Carolina midlands.
62% of all jobs today require STEM skills.
98% of all new businesses require some form of STEM
expertise.
Students with a Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) focus who earn college credits
while in high school are twice as likely to be eligible to
receive scholarships.
The Problem
There are currently over 50,000 jobs in South Carolinathat are not filled because there are not enoughqualified employees to fill them.
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SCSA will be taking advantage of both the traditional,
brick & mortar-based model of educational deliveryand one that is student centric, personalized and
blended with both on-site and online-digital learning.
The UNIQUE educational delivery
The integration of a 21st centurylearning environment can lead to
greater educational equity,opportunities, and efficiencies forstudents.
Technology is key
to student-centered
and competency-
based learning.
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The CurriculumSTEM-Centric Curriculum
At least 25% of academics will focus on
STEM coursework. SScience
TTechnology
EEngineering
MMathematics
SCSA uses a 21st century holistic,project-based constructivistapproach to learning wherechildren learn how to think insteadof using the traditional literature-
based objectivist approach wherechildren are told what to think.
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A sound background in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics is critical to a successful future for 21st century
students.
SCSA will engage its students in a blended instructional program
that introduces a wide variety of scientific topics as they progress
through the grades. Mathematics necessary for effective
communication of scientific data and problem solving is also amajor part of the curriculum emphasis.
The science and math courses will have the purpose of engaging
students and demonstrating their importance for ensuring success
in the vast possibilities of future opportunities in fields related to
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Within the students junior and senior years, courses of study will
be determined by the STEM trackselected from areas such as
physics, chemistry, natural science, life science,
or computer science.
Our Learning Environment
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Respect(appreciating the value of a person or an
object through words, actions, and attitudes, treating peopleappropriately with common courtesy),
Responsibility(able to be trusted and depended upon tocomplete tasks, follow directions, and own up to his/her own
actions),
Integrity(being truthful, fair, trustworthy in your words andactionsdoing as you say and saying as you do),
Courage(possessing confidence and resolve to take risksand make the right decisions in the face of pressure, and/or
unfamiliar circumstances), Curiosity(eager to learn, explore, and question things to gain
a deeper understanding), and
Optimum effort(putting your best effort intoeverything you do).
Our Collaborative Environment
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One of Supportwithin the schools learning environment
A school culture emphasizing the traits of
high expectations,
academic focus,
character values,
support
will help to ensure that students will be equipped with inner
confidence to face challenges encountered in the 21st century
cultural world around them.
The Culture
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SCSAs school administration, along with staff, teachers, & learning coaches, will:
Keep account of student attendance and online hours
Verify student progress and performance through student login time and material covered.
Students who are not meeting the proficiency levels on school or state administered
assessments will be monitored and assisted through the response-to intervention
plan (RTI), using one or more of the following procedures for academic assistanceas necessary:
Required SCSA tutoring and mentoring (during & after school)
Small group or individual instruction, emphasizing individual learning styles
Computerized instructional programs to track student
progress and provide practice on skills needed
Parent- and home-learning programs
Referral for special education evaluation
Online one-on-one tutoring
The Schools Responsibility & Assistance
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SCSA will strive to
Provide a safe and encouraging learning environment that
instills a passion for learning.
Engage students in the learning process through personal
instruction and mentorship, as well as cutting-edge science
experiences and technology.
Promote problem-based and project-based learning that bring
academic skills and concepts to life.
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Parents / Students -
Individualized and personalized learning experiences
focusing on the applied sciences
Career ready and higher education prepared
Emphasis on competency rather than seat-time
Business / Industry -
Students for 21st century job challenges Help design curriculum
Mentors and internship opportunities
Adjunct faculty opportunities in our school
Higher Education (2 & 4-year colleges) Quality feeder system
Teaching and learning lab
Mentors and internships
Adjunct faculty opportunities
Value added:
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Financial:
Grants: Planning & Implementation (3 years); at least two school-
wide grants submitted per year
State support per student
Business and industry
Special gifts
Student population
Marketing
Guaranteed student success
School culture
Target population Students whose parents want more opportunities for their children
Students who need a competitive edge and guidance in preparing for a Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career
Students who want to accelerate their education and focus more
time and energy toward Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
School Sustainability
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South Carolina Science Academy intends to graduate
students who are mathematically and scientifically
prepared critical thinking problem solvers. We want to
create citizen scientists and a strong 21st century workforce.
Please join us in supporting this important endeavor by:
enrolling your child,
serving on a committee or as a volunteer,
being a school sponsor / partner, or making a donation.
Thank you for your attention and your support!