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A partnership between Spartanburg County Public Schools
and USC Upstate
“Let knowledge increase, let life be perfected.”
Crescat scientia, vita excolatur
The Scholars Academy Mission
To attract and graduate students with a life-long passion for learning and compassion for others, and enable them to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world.
The Scholars Academy …Is for Grades 9-12. You must enter in Fall of 9th grade.
Offers college classes & advanced high school classes.
Is FREE!
Allows you to…
Earn all high school graduation units in 3 years.
Earn up to 60 college credits (2 years of college).
…and still participate in your own school’s extra curricular activities, sports, clubs, etc.
Funding
$2.6 million federal grant under
Voluntary Public School Choice Program
USC Upstate
Spartanburg County School Districts
Governance• Executive Board
– University administrators– School district administrators– Parent
• Advisory Board– University administrators– School district administrators (7)– Director– Professors– Parents
2010-2011
16 Seniors Cohort 1
2010-2011
19 Juniors Cohort 2
2010-2011
27 Sophomores Cohort 3
2010-2011
40 Freshmen Cohort 4
2010-2011
102 students 7 Districts13 schools36 professors3 full-time staff
Requirements Attend 8th grade Spartanburg
County Public School in Districts 1-7. Begin as a ninth grade student. Maintain A’s & B’s in all courses. Be self-motivated, academically
driven. Have parent support. Be mature.
Typical Academic Profile:
• Gifted/ Talented Student• Successful student in Algebra I (7th/8th grade)
• Prof./ Adv. PACT/PASS
• MAP – above grade level
• High academic achiever
Typical Personal Profile:
• Wide range of interests and pursuits both in and out of school
• Intellectually curious and a creative thinker
• Seeks and thrives on challenge• Is able to work independently• Trustworthy and mature
Daily Schedule8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
3 classes MWF, TTh
Honors/AP/Dual Credit (college credit)
12-12:30 p.m. Lunch at USC Upstate
12:30 p.m. Return to home school
Take at least one class there.
Participate in extra-curriculars.
FallAlgebra II Honors/Geometry Honors
English I or II Honors US History to 1877 Freshman Seminar
SpringGeometry Honors or Precalculus 126
English II HonorsUS History from 1865
Freshman Seminar
Freshmen
FallPrecalculus 126 or 127
Biology 101 Honors or Chemistry 106English III Honors
SpringPrecalculus 127 or Calculus 141
Biology 101 Honors or Government 201AP English Language and Composition
Sophomores
FallCalculus 141 or Calculus 142
Government 210 or Biology 102 HonorsChemistry 106 or Foreign Language,
Economics, Computer Science
Spring Calculus 142 or AP Calculus or Statistics 315
Physics 201World History 101
AP English Literature and Composition
Juniors
FallCalculus 241
Foreign Language, Economics, Computer Science, Electives
Lab science: Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Genetics, Astronomy
SpringForeign Language, Economics, Computer
Science, ElectivesLab science: Human Anatomy, Microbiology,
Genetics, AstronomyAP Calculus
Seniors
Chinese 101 & 102optional
beginning Spring of Freshmen year
50-70 college credits
earned in four
years.Dalton Fowler, Cohort 1, Chapman High School
Will these credits transfer to another college?
YESsubject to policy of individual colleges on:
transfer creditsdual credits
Transcript from the University of South Carolina
Summer ScholarsBiology 101
Economics onlineAlgebra I online
PE at DFC
Youth Summer Leadership Institute
at USC Upstate
Courses to take at your school
• PE
• Computer Applications
• Foreign Language (1st year at least)
• Electives
• Fine arts
Academic Support
• Mentors
• Tutors
• Supplemental Instructors
• Study Sessions
• Freshmen Seminar
• University Writing Center
• University Math Lab
Organizations
• Student Council
• PTSO
• Yearbook Staff
• Literary Magazine Staff
• Newspaper Staff
• Honor Roll
Community Service Projects
“Think Globally; Act
Locally.”
Academic Leadership: Sharing Our Knowledge
Application Process
• Complete and mail application by Jan. 31. See counselor!
• Applicants screened by a Selection Committee in February.
• Student & parents interviewed by panel in March.
• Student/Parents are notified of decision in April.
Application Packet:• Part A
– General Personal Info (1 page)
• Part B– Essay; open response questions; extra-
curricular activities (4 pages)*
• Academic Recommendation (2 pages)
• Personal/Community Recommendation (2 pages)
• Counselor’s Report (1 page)
Mailing Address
Melissa DeLoach, Director,
The Scholars Academy
School of Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Selection Process Calendar 2011
• Jan. 30, 2011: Completed student applications due to USC Upstate. When we receive your application, we will send you a card of receipt.
• February: Student candidates selected for interviews.
• March: Student/parent interview.• April: Candidates chosen and notified.
