Acceleration & College Prep
Meeting Students Where They Are, Preparing Them For What's Next
Individualized Acceleration
USL offers a rigorous curriculum that is advanced, challenging, and personalized. Rarely are two students on the same academic path.
All students advance in math by ability—not by age or grade. Middle School students may attend classes with their older peers in other subjects.
Upper School students have less structured to their days—off-campus activities and differing schedules mimic the college week. Many Juniors and Seniors complete much of their required on-campus coursework, opening their schedules to dual credit college classes with the College of Charleston.
College Prep
Upper School students can visit upward of ten colleges and universities starting in 3rd grade.
Students also physically attend actual college classes on college campuses to experience the difference in testing schedules, expectations, and the level of independence needed in college. USL prepares students for life beyond high school so that they will be able to transition to college/work confidently.
Routine communications with a variety of adults makes attending college office hours, tutoring, and advisor sessions much more familiar and manageable.
Advancing Socially
University School students receive direct feedback on their interpersonal and communication skills in hundreds of real-world settings, including a diversity of religions, cultures, occupations, and ages, leading them to approach new situations with respect, curiosity, and a world-view perspective.