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 You must enter in Fall of 9 th 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

Seniors Cohort 1

Juniors Cohort 2

Sophomores Cohort 3

Freshmen Cohort 4

students 7 Districts 13 schools 36 professors 3 full-time staff

Requirements  Attend 8 th 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 (7 th /8 th 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 Schedule 8:30 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.

Fall Algebra II Honors/Geometry Honors English I or II Honors US History to 1877 Freshman Seminar Spring Geometry Honors or Precalculus 126 English II Honors US History from 1865 Freshman Seminar Freshmen

Fall Precalculus 126 or 127 Biology 101 Honors or Chemistry 106 English III Honors Spring Precalculus 127 or Calculus 141 Biology 101 Honors or Government 201 AP English Language and Composition Sophomores

Fall Calculus 141 or Calculus 142 Government 210 or Biology 102 Honors Chemistry 106 or Foreign Language, Economics, Computer Science Spring Calculus 142 or AP Calculus or Statistics 315 Physics 201 World History 101 AP English Literature and Composition Juniors

Fall Calculus 241 Foreign Language, Economics, Computer Science, Electives Lab science: Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Genetics, Astronomy Spring Foreign Language, Economics, Computer Science, Electives Lab science: Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Genetics, Astronomy AP Calculus Seniors

Chinese 101 & 102 optional 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? YES subject to policy of individual colleges on: transfer credits dual credits Transcript from the University of South Carolina

Summer Scholars Biology 101 Economics online Algebra I online PE at DFC Youth Summer Leadership Institute at USC Upstate

Courses to take at your school PE Computer Applications Foreign Language (1 st 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.

For more information… Contact Melissa DeLoach