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Tours & Admissions
If you would like to learn more about the physical location of University School and meet the faculty and students, then we are happy to host you and your family for a tour. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a campus visit. For information about applying to USL (including financial aid), please see the "Admissions" page.
Information Meetings
University School's mission includes the responsibility to serve as a positive force in the greater community, and we welcome all interested members of the community to our public gatherings.
Interested Families are invited to our upcoming Open House events:
USL in the News
University School students who explored journalism careers through the Job Shadow program had pieces published in their respective newspapers: The Post and Courier (February 6, 2012) and the Charleston City Paper (January 18, 2012).
While covering Ron Paul's speech at C of C on January 19, 2012, Channel 4 spotlighted University School's special LOTC to spread out across the Lowcountry in groups, and each student visited campaign events for two of the following four candidates: Gingrich, Paul, Romney, and Santorum.
The Post and Courier discussed the status of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream with four University School students in an article ("Keeping the Dream Alive") on January 12, 2012.
In an article about a competition for East Cooper middle schools to use CARTA, William Hamilton of the Moultrie News noted the strong support University School has given to public transportation in the area. This includes using the new #401 route for local field trips and making a short video about one of our trips. You can find the story ("Mount Pleasant middle schools compete in CARTA bus bowl") in the January 4, 2012 issue.
USL teacher Bucky Buchanan was featured in the Post and Courier on January 2, 2012, and Lowcountry Parent's January issue in an article on communicating with parents ("Holding Class: Local teachers seek improved communication with parents ").
Late-December, 2011, 100% acceptance rate for Class of 2012 applicants to Academic Magnet! University School's percentage of AMHS applicants accepted from our four graduating classes (2008-2012) is 90%.
On November 8, 2011, The Post and Courier featured University School's pioneering Learning Outside the Classroom program. David Slade ("Middle-school students predict the winners ") specifically focused on the students' work with exit polling and election predicting in the Mount Pleasant and Charleston municipal elections. The Charleston City Paper also spotlighted University School's exit polls ("Middle School exit polls point to Riley victory") as part of its coverage of Election Night.
Channel 5 interviewed our students working at IPPL as part of their coverage of the Day of Caring on September 9, and you can see the video here. On September 10, 2011, a Post and Courier article ("More than 8,000 turn out for Day of Caring") also mentions University School's entire school taking part in the Day of Caring.
In her article ("Kids enjoy a classical summer: students learn Latin, get taste of Roman culture at C of C")in the Post and Courier on July 26, 2011, Diette Courrégé examined the teaching of Latin in Lowcountry schools and a new Latin summer camp experience at the College of Charleston (attended by some USL students). All students at USL take Latin, Mandarin and Spanish.
Brenda Rindge spotlighted USL's Head of School for his leadership of Snee Farm Swim Team in The Post and Courier ("Swim team builds champs with integrityl") on July 16, 2011.
Follow University School of the Lowcountry teacher Christa Brown's adventures in Nepal with her family for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years by following her blog.
Congratulations to University School 2010 graduate Kate Frain for being inducted into the Spanish Honor Society at Academic Magnet High School. As the first graduate of USL's pioneering global languages program, Kate matriculated to AMHS with four global language credits. She is also the first 9th grader in the history of Academic Magnet to be selected for this honor. Kudos to Kate and USL's global languages program and faculty!
The Island Eye News included an article about University School's comparative municipal government Learning Outside the Classroom experience on March 18, 2011 ("University School Students Visit Sullivan's Island ").
The Moultrie News spotlighted University School's exit polling during the 2010 elections ("Exit Polling at University School") on January 4, 2011.
On November 5, 2010, four University School faculty members sponsored sessions at the SCISA Teachers' Conference at Orangeburg Prep. Tiffany Paeschke (online Writing), Bucky Buchanan (daily AM PE for academic achievement), Christa Brown (individualized Mathematics), and Jason Kreutner (1-flexibility in independent schools and 2- USL's Learning Outside the Classroom program) represented USL and shared aspects of our innovative program with their peers. Click here for the full program.
The Post and Courier had a special supplement section entitled My Charleston on August 31, 2010. University School was featured prominently in the education section on independent schools in the Lowcountry ("Private School Options").
In his "History's Lost Moments" column, Dr. Tom Horton examined the past twenty-five years of USL's Head of School, Jason Kreutner, with the Snee Farm Swim Team ("Kreutner's Snee Farm Swim Team Freestyles to the Top") in the August 18, 2010 issue of The Moultrie News.
The Post and Courier highlighted a story on a student's journey at University School ("First student thrives as tiny school grows") on May 24, 2010.
The Post and Courier showcased a photo and caption about our interdisciplinary Gulf of Mexico oil spill lab on May 19, 2010 ("A Sticky Situation").
The Post and Courier featured a front-page article about University School's Mandarin program on April 14, 2010 ("Teaching Chinese a bow to the future ") by Diette Courrégé.
Three Duke TIP students at University School of the Lowcountry qualified for State Recognition based on SAT scores received during this academic year 2009-2010. The USL seventh graders earned the award by scoring at or above the national average (better than 50% of the nation’s high school juniors and seniors) on at least one part of the SAT. The University School students earning the recognition are Kilbey McCormick, Zach Parker, and Maya Rawls. They will be honored at the 2010 State Recognition Ceremony to be held at Furman University in Greenville on May 26. A University School of the Lowcountry student has garnered State Recognition every year that the School has been in operation.
The Moultrie News highlighted USL's African American history Learning Outside the Classroom arc in a story on March 31, 2010 (“University School students learn outside the classroom”).
USL student Carter Falk was featured in the March 2010 issue of SAIC's The Standard. It examined USL student Carter Falk's speech to members of the Fortune 500 company.
On January 27, 2010, fostering enterprising thinking in our students was the focus of an article in The Moultrie News ("Student speaks to employees about initiative"). It relayed USL student Carter Falk's speech at a Fortune 500 company's, SAIC, leadership retreat in Charleston.
On November 25, 2009, University School's LOTC experience at The Citadel was spotlighted in The Moultrie News ("University School of the Lowcountry learns about civil engineering ").
On November 11, 2009, The Moultrie News featured University School's pioneering Learning Outside the Classroom program. Helen Ravenel ("Local students learn about exit polling during the election") specifically focused on the students' work with exit polling and election predicting in the Mount Pleasant municipal elections. Click here for an overview of our exit polling and prediction LOTC.
USL Head of School Jason Kreutner appeared on WCSC-Channel 5 on November 4, 2009 to discuss the students' exit polling and accurate predictions of the Mt. Pleasant mayoral and Town Council elections. Click here to watch the segment.
USL teacher Bucky Buchanan's work with Louie's Kids was featured in the August 2009 edition of Charleston Magazine ("Shaping Up").
USL Head of School Jason Kreutner's summer swim team concluded their season in mid-July, and the coverage from the Post and Courier was nice ("Snee Farm makes it 21 straight" and "City swim results").
USL teacher Bucky Buchanan's work with Louie's Kids and their participation in the Cooper River Bridge Run was featured in The Moultrie News, "Cooper River Bridge Run a wild success," on April 8, 2009.
In the April 8, 2009 issue, the Charleston City Paper, in an article ("Reigniting S.C.'s School Choice Debate") about school tax credits, included a tuition comparison for several area independent schools. For what University School offers, it is an impressive value through this lens.
At the November 2008 Headmasters' meeting, Head of School Jason Kreutner was named the South Carolina Independent School Association's Headmaster "Rookie of the Year" for the 2007-2008 school year.
On October 6, 2008, The Post and Courier examined the important effort of Louie's Kids to battle obesity among chidlren of underprivileged backgrounds ("Students discover new life in Fit Club") and this included an account of USL teacher Bucky Buchanan's work as Program Director for the organization.
The Island Eye News included an account of USL's interdisciplinary "Seasons of Change" activity at Fort Moultrie on September 19, 2008 ("University School is hands on at Fort Moultrie'"). Click here for an online version of the paper, and then select page 11.
The Moultrie News noted USL's Head of School receiving the "Key to the City" of Mount Pleasant in the September 3, 2008 issue.
Brenda Rindge spotlighted USL's Head of School for the High Profile section of The Post and Courier ("Snee Farm swim coach makes a splash with University School") on August 23, 2008.
The Post and Courier featured an article about University School on June 19, 2008 ("Founder plans to open school this fall" by Jessica Johnson).
A student reporter, Elena Mpougas,for The Post and Courier's Ink! section described USL in an article ("New school, new angle on teaching") on April 8, 2008.
The Island Eye News examined USL in an article on February 22, 2008 ("The University School of the Lowcountry'"). Click here for a pdf version of Alyssa Caparaso's story about USL.
On November 7, 2007, The Post and Courier spotlighted several swimmers on the College of Charleston swim team, and this story ("Cougar swimmers connected by more than school alone") by Charles Bennett involves USL mentors and conveys our shared philosophy.
Jason Kreutner was the featured speaker at the November 2, 2007 meeting of the Rotary Club of Charleston - Breakfast (7:30 at the Harbour Club - 35 Prioleau St).
Jason Kreutner was the featured speaker at the October 24, 2007 meeting of the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant (12:30 at the Holiday Inn - 250 Johnnie Dodds).
The Post and Courier covered the start of the year for University School. Click here for a link to the story ("University School of the Lowcountry opens its doors") by Jill Coley from August 29, 2007.
WCSC-Channel 5 hosted two segments on USL (August 2 and August 10, 2007). Click here to watch them.
The Daniel Island News highlighted USL in a story on July 12, 2007 (“New private middle school to open in Mount Pleasant”). Click here for a link to the article by Elizabeth Bush.
The Moultrie News featured USL in an article on June 13, 2007 ("Head of new private school is 'man on a mission'"). Click here for a pdf version of Bill Walker's story about USL.
The Post and Courier featured an article about USL on April 19, 2007 ("Founder plans to open school this fall" by Diette Courrégé).
The Moultrie News included a piece about University School on April 25, 2007 ("New Mount Pleasant private school to open in 2007-2008").
2011 Summer Activities
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). Please be sure to RSVP by email at least two days before the activity you plan to attend.
Thursday, June 23 - Bowling at Twin River Lanes
1-2:30 PM
Cost: $5 (includes pizza and drink)
613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.
Mount Pleasant - #884-7735
Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 21
Wednesday, July 6 – Cooking and Eating Lunch Together
11 AM-1 PM
Cost: no charge
University School’s gym
Please RSVP by Friday, July 1
Thursday, July 21 – Indoor Games to Stay Cool!
10-11:30 AM
Cost: $5 (includes pizza and drink)
Cost: no charge
University School’s gym
Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 19
Thursday, August 4 – Painting Pottery at Kiln’ Time
1-2:30 PM
Cost: $10
1111 Bowman Rd., Suite B
Mount Pleasant - #856-4811
Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 2
Location
University School is located on the campus of Hibben United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant (690 Coleman Blvd.). We are fortunate to have such an inviting and versatile facility for our use. Click here for a map of the location. We anticipate this site serving as the home of USL for the short-term, and we are already working on plans for a permanent home in the area.
