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Principal |
Dr. Anthony Kandel |
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Awards |
SCISA Master Teacher (2006), SCISA Master Teacher (2006), SCISA Teacher of the Year (2005) |
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Special features |
nonprofit, after-school care |
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Gender composition |
coed |
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Dress code |
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School Mission
- Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to educate college-bound students in a safe environment. Instilling personal integrity is central to our educational purpose. We strive to prepare a diverse population of qualified students for academic challenges, for a successful college experience, and for rewarding lives.
| Curriculum |
- This high school program is primarily college preparatory and aims for most graduates to go immediately to four year colleges.
- Foreign language(s) taught: French, Latin, Mandarin and Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with specific learning disabilities.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on accelerated learning, honors, college preparation.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, soccer and tennis.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Zonta service club; Yearbook; Students of Diverse Backgrounds Club; Interact service club; Chess Club and Outdoor Club.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, theater/drama, chorus, photography, drawing/painting and First grade violins.
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| College and Work Preparation |
- 80-100% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- 3 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1960-1969.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Measures used to evaluate applicants: interview, essays and recommendations.
- Standardized tests used to evaluate applicants: SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test);
- Of the students who applied for admission to this school for the current school year, 81-100% were accepted.
- Tuition: $12,000-$12,999
- 21-40% of students receive financial aid to attend this school.
- Graduates typically go to: Wake Forest; Clemson and Furman.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- This school has an emphasis in mathematics, performing arts, science, technology and visual arts.
- This school also emphasizes: college preparatory school.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:00 to 3:30 1:30 Fri.
- Accredited by SACS in 2006.
- Accredited by NAIS in 2006.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 09/17/2009. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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