Why University School?
For results. 90% acceptance rate to Academic Magnet High School (for the four graduating classes from 2008-2012, three times all applicants from a class were accepted -- 2009, 2010, 2012). 7th grade state-level recognition, scoring better than 50% of juniors & seniors, on Duke TIP SAT every year (over 40% of our participants since our founding, and 70% of '11-'12 7th graders!). Click here to read what our parents have to say and click here for news about USL.
For learning by doing. The world is our classroom, and students explore and experience it first-hand through over 30 field trips per year. Click here for more information about the current year at University School and our hallmark Learning Outside the Classroom program (LOTC). Each student also participates in our job shadowing program to explore careers of interest.
For the study of global languages. Each student learns Mandarin, Latin and Spanish. USL is the only school in the state that has students receiving high-level instruction in three languages at the same time. Click here to learn more about our global languages and academic program.
For the human touch. USL features small class sizes and caring teachers. Students mentor and receive mentoring. Service and experiential learning foster empathy and commitment to improving the community. The student culture emphasizes civility and gratitude, and individualized learning enables students to earn from 2-7 high school credits in middle school. Click here to learn more.
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Recent and Upcoming Events
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News - On February 8, 2012, The Moultrie News provided a recap of our explorations in politics and elections this year in an article ("University School students study politics in action"). Here is our slideshow for this.
News - University School had eight state winners in the 2011-2012 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition and one national winner - Sarah Hand! Congratulations to Writing instructor Jackie Scarafile and to the following state award winning students: India Manigault (silver in Flash Fiction), Allison Horan (silver in Science Fiction), Lily Frain (silver in Short Story) Sophie Bello (silver in Flash Fiction and in Humor), Carter Falk (gold in Dramatic Script), and Kate Fairchild (gold in Flash Fiction).
News - Seven University School 7th graders receive state recognition on the Duke TIP SAT for 2011-2012. Over 40% of USL students have received this honor in our history.
-- 5/17 (Thursday) – Eighth Grade Graduation Dinner - eighth graders will cook and serve dinner for their families, USL faculty, and the Middle School in appreciation for their support and their experience at University School. Seventh graders will serve as apprentices, and the evening will conclude with speeches delivered by the eighth graders in which they thank their families, teachers, and friends.
-- 5/23 (Wednesday) – LOTC - University School will celebrate the end of the year by the beach on Isle of Palms.
-- 5/25 (Friday) – Last day of school -- Students & Mentors Activity - USL students and mentors will enjoy a movie, games, and food in the gym from 6:30-8:30 PM.
-- Summer 2012 – (A) USL hosts several activities in the summer to allow incoming students and interested families to spend time with members of the USL community (fellow students, faculty, teen and young adult mentors). (B) USL students can take part in Math and Writing workshops that are offered as part of our program to enhance readiness for the next school year.
Located in Mount Pleasant and serving the metro Charleston area, University School of the Lowcountry (USL) is an independent, non-sectarian, non-profit school for high-achieving students with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. Accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association, USL is a school-provided laptop school and our curriculum is designed to engage our students at an advanced level. University School seeks to develop self-confident, passionate, and empathetic learners who will make a positive difference in the world.
Location & Mailing Address:
The campus of Hibben United Methodist Church
690 Coleman Blvd. - Mt. Pleasant, SC
843-884-0902 (Main) 843-884-0905 (Fax)
P.O. Box 665
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-0665
Link to USL's Online Course Pages (Moodle)
