Commitment to Academic Excellence A. Outstanding faculty
• Nurturing relationships with students from K3 through High School
• In-depth content knowledge and passion for teaching
• Differentiated instruction responds to individual learning styles of each student
• Challenge students to master concepts and merge theory with practice
• 40% of Upper School teachers have doctoral degrees
• Serve as mentors and role models for academic excellence and lifelong learning
B. Inquisitive students
• Selective admissions ensures students are motivated to learn
• High standard of ethical conduct expected of all students
• Average class size of 13
• Diverse student body creates a dynamic and personalized learning experience
• Students describe Lowcountry Prep as “a place where learning is cool”
C. Effective administrators
• Leadership team insures a safe, supportive, challenging and empowering environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement in academics and student services
• Educating the whole child – intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual dimensions
• Collaboration with parents to understand and respond to each student's needs
• Highest Accreditation Possible – Southern Association of Colleges & Schools
D. Relevant curriculum
• K-12 curriculum that focuses on what students need to know in the 21st Century
• Pre-School (K3 - K4) develops learning and social skills in a nurturing environment
• Middle School (5-8) provides personalized instruction so students may accelerate their
mastery of core subjects, including Algebra 1 and Physical Science in 8th grade
• Upper School (9-12) mirrors a liberal arts college with four years of English, science, and
math as well as an array of classes in history, foreign language, art and music
• Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes plus Interdisciplinary Seminars
• Excellence in Science (Biology in 9th, Chemistry in 10th, Physics in 11th, & AP
Environmental Science in 12th), and mathematics (including AP Calculus)
• Original research with professors at Hobcaw, University of South Carolina, Clemson, and
Coastal Carolina University
• Impressive record of acceptance to and success in top colleges and universities
E. Personal growth and leadership development
• All students develop a confident sense of self-worth and strong moral reasoning skills
• All students participate in sports, the arts, and community service and are involved in a
variety of clubs and organizations
• All students learn time management skills as they balance rigorous academic classes
with rewarding extra-curricular activities
• The Lowcountry Prep Leadership Institute offers age-appropriate curriculum in leadership
studies for all students, brings a diverse array of leaders to campus for speeches and
workshops, and integrates community service and civic engagement to instill a lifelong
commitment to service leadership
F. Commitment to instilling Judeo - Christian values
• An ethos of genuine caring, individual attention, celebrating diversity, and mutual
respect
• Parents are partners with the school in supporting this atmosphere of affirmation
generously sharing their time, expertise, and resources to enhance the quality and
reputation of the school
• Public prayer, weekly chapel services, and courses on the Bible and world religions
are an integral component of the total experience
• Lower School (K-4) develops strong skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science,
plus competencies in foreign language, art, and music  Commitment to Innovation and Creativity
A. An Environmental Perspective
• Environmental studies and ecology are integrated into the curriculum from K3 - 12
• One of only two schools in South Carolina endorsed by Project Learning Tree, a national
program for environmental study
• Environmental emphasis capitalizes on our unique location close to incredible natural
resources and a campus containing certified outdoor classrooms and nature walks
• High school students conduct environmental research with university faculty,
strengthening their candidacy for admission to the best colleges and universities
• Advanced Placement Environmental Studies course provides an interdisciplinary
capstone experience for seniors that is nationally accredited
• The “Ideal Learning Environment” is both ideal for learning and ideal for understanding
and being a good steward of the environment
B. A Global Perspective
• Commitment to educating citizens of the world
• Instill an awareness that what happens in South Africa impacts what happens in South
Carolina; the economy of China influences jobs in Georgetown County; and civil rights
violations in Darfur help define the human condition of all Americans
• Students graduate with a more sophisticated understanding of the world and their place
within a global society through foreign languages taught in elementary school and world
events and cultural anthropology taught in middle and upper school, as well as the
presence of international students on campus, study abroad programs, and developing
leadership skills in a global context
C. An Aesthetic Perspective
• Recognition that innovative solutions to problems often come from the creative part of
the brain
• All students are required to study art and music, to participate in theatre and public
speaking, and to write poetry, short stories, and expository prose
• Award-winning artistic, literary, and theatre presentations at the county and state level
• Interdisciplinary approach to integrating the arts into the curriculum
• Small class size and individual attention enables each student to develop his or her
sense of aesthetics, his or her special quality of creativity, and his or her appreciation
of the inspiring nature of the performing and visual arts.
D. A Moral and Spiritual Perspective
• A great education is more than the acquisition of information or the accumulation of
knowledge
• A great education develops character, encourages virtue, and fosters a sense of
spiritual well-being
• Lowcountry Prep focuses on educating the whole person, instilling noble values,
and integrating spiritual and ethical beliefs into daily living
• The style of instruction encourages teachers to incorporate ethical reasoning and moral
judgment into their discussions on topics in all courses
• The administration of the school is grounded in Judeo - Christian beliefs
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