Wardlaw Academy Wardlaw Academy’s motto is “Excellence in Education”. The school’s mission is to prepare students for a lifetime of challenge. This is done by offering a rigorous college prep curriculum, while encouraging students to participate in a variety of athletic and extra curricular activities. Wardlaw Academy earns its accreditation by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), and the diploma requirements for graduation at Wardlaw exceed those set by SCISA. Graduating classes continue to receive admission into higher institutions of learning, and qualify for academic and athletic scholarships. Located midway between Johnston, Edgefield and Trenton, the school was founded in 1970. It draws students not only from Edgefield County but also from surrounding counties. It offers a full school program, from four-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade.
Fox Creek High School Fox Creek High School is a public charter school located three miles north of I-20 at Exit 5. Fox Creek has been serving high school students in Edgefield County since 2004. The high school offers a number of courses in a variety of disciplines. The school emphasizes graduating students prepared for the college and career opportunities that await them. Fox Creek hosts 42 hours of dual enrollment on their campus. The dual enrollment courses offered cover science, math, English, history and Teacher Cadet. There are also course offerings through the AP program in the areas of English and science. Fox Creek has proudly expanded their fine arts program to include a drama department, marching band, and jazz band. If you would like to discover more about Fox Creek High School, please visit the website at www. foxcreekhighschool.org or call (803) 613-9435. Fox Creek – school, community, family!
The Academy’s board of directors sets the school’s policies. One of those is small class size, which is a standard now being recognized as one of the most important in providing a quality education. Its teachers are degreed and qualified in their teaching fields and are genuinely concerned with the success of each child. Along with small class size is the availability of after-school help sessions for students needing some one-on-one assistance, a modern computer lab, computers in the classrooms with filtered internet access in the Media Center. Less tangible but just as important is Wardlaw’s emphasis on values and character. Also of note, the Academy has won more than its share of athletic championships – basketball, softball, baseball, golf and volleyball! The Academy welcomes visitors to its campus. For enrollment information contact the school at (803) 275-4794. Visit the school’s website at www.wardlawacademy.com.
Bettis Preparatory LeadershipAcademy A Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focused school for students in kindergarten through grade five, adding a grade each year to maximize with grade eight. The mission is to inspire students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as their area of focus and to help them become academically successful, students of integrity who will positively impact our society and world. Located at 69 Nicholson Road, Trenton, SC; (803) 663-7266 www.bettisprep.org bettisprep@gmail.com.
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