Academics
Upper School
Upper School at Lowcountry
Challenging Minds, Preparing Futures
9th-12th Grade
In Upper School at Lowcountry Prep, students are empowered to take ownership of their academic journey while preparing for the challenges of college and beyond. Our rigorous curriculum, combined with personalized attention and a supportive community, ensures that each student is challenged, inspired, and equipped for future success.
A hallmark of our Upper School experience is the opportunity for students to engage in advanced coursework through a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment classes, all taught on campus by our own dedicated faculty. This allows students to experience college-level material in a familiar, supportive environment while earning valuable college credit before graduation.
Throughout their Upper School years, students benefit from small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a wide range of elective courses that encourage academic exploration, creativity, and personal growth. Beyond the classroom, leadership opportunities, service projects, extracurricular activities, and athletics help students develop confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of community.
The Upper School experience culminates in the Senior Seminar Course, a year-long course that allows each student to make a meaningful contribution to our school community beyond the classroom. The capstone experience concludes with the Marlin Legacy Speech, a special tradition where each senior presents their reflections and accomplishments to the entire school community—leaving a lasting mark on Lowcountry.
The Upper School experience culminates in the Senior Seminar Course, a year-long course that allows each student to make a meaningful contribution to our school community beyond the classroom. The capstone experience concludes with the Marlin Legacy Speech, a special tradition where each senior presents their reflections and accomplishments to the entire school community—leaving a lasting mark on Lowcountry.
College Prep Isn't a Track. It's Our Standard.
At Lowcountry Prep, there is no separate “college-prep track” reserved for a select group of students, it is the path for every Marlin.
High school credit and Honors coursework begin as early as 8th grade, with students progressing into AP and/or Dual Enrollment courses as they advance.
Every student is challenged through an accelerated college-preparatory curriculum that includes four years of every core subject, 3–4 years of world language, experiential learning, and advanced opportunities built directly into the school day.
With small class sizes and individualized academic planning, advanced pathways aren’t restricted by GPA caps or lottery systems, they are accessible to every student.
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment courses at Lowcountry Prep are offered on our campus and taught by LPS faculty who are credentialed through Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) to teach college-level coursework. Students may also expand their options by taking approved Dual Enrollment courses online or directly on HGTC’s campus, providing flexibility based on their interests, academic pathway, and schedule.
On-Campus Dual Enrollment Offerings
PSC 201 — American Government
PSC 215 — State & Local Government
MAT 110 — College Algebra
MAT 120 — Probability & Statistics
PSC 215 — State & Local Government
MAT 110 — College Algebra
MAT 120 — Probability & Statistics
Each course carries three hours of college credit, giving students the opportunity to begin building their college transcript before graduating from Lowcountry Prep.
Recent Lowcountry Prep graduates complete an average of nearly 10 college credit hours through Dual Enrollment, while also taking an average of more than 10 AP courses during their Upper School experience.
AP À La Carte
Our AP program is built around our students, not the other way around.
Rather than offering the same fixed slate of AP courses year after year, Lowcountry Prep takes an à la carte approach. Because many of our teachers are certified to teach multiple AP courses, we can tailor offerings to the strengths, interests, and academic needs of each rising class. This flexibility allows us to create advanced pathways that make sense for the students actually sitting in our classrooms.
English
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature
Mathematics
AP Precalculus
AP Calculus
Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
AP Physics 2
Social Studies
AP Human Geography
AP World History
AP European History
AP U.S. History
AP Comparative Government
AP U.S. Government
AP Psychology
World Languages
AP French
AP Spanish
Fine Arts
AP Art
AP Art History
Research
AP Seminar
AP Research
At Lowcountry, our Upper School students graduate not only with strong academic preparation, but with leadership skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose that will guide them as they move forward into college and beyond.
The mission of Lowcountry Preparatory School is to empower students to achieve their full potential by growing in faith and character to lead with integrity and serve with compassion.
