1. Open House Dates for Prospective 8th grade students and parents
The Scholars Academy
Horry County Schools Accelerated Program for Highly-Gifted and Highly-Motivated Students
Am I Eligible to Attend the Scholars Academy?
The Scholars Academy is open to any rising 9th grader who will be enrolled as an Horry County Schools student next school year and who will have completed Algebra I by the end of their 8th grade school year. English I is strongly recommended to have been completed, as well.
Scholars Academy students maintain base school enrollment and participation rights in virtually all activities associated with their base school.
The Scholars Academy is a four-year program, and students are eligible to enroll only at the beginning of their 9th grade school year. While at the Scholars Academy, students are enrolled both as Horry County Schools and as Coastal Carolina University students.
Students interested in attending the Scholars Academy must complete the Scholars Academy application process, which includes consideration of various assessment scores, achievement records, recommendations, as well as other components. Approximately fifty students are accepted into the Scholars Academy each school year.
Did You Know?... We Excel!
More than $10.1 million in scholarships earned by the 2016 Scholars Academy senior class (38 students).
67 college credits through AP exams and CCU courses earned on average by 2016 Scholars Academy seniors.
95% of AP exams with a qualifying score or better (3, 4, or 5) earned by Scholars Academy students.
2063 out of a possible 2400 on SAT the average score earned by the 2016 Scholars Academy senior class.
30.0 out of a possible 36 on ACT the average score earned by the 2016 Scholars Academy senior class.
10 Perfect ACT and SAT Section Scores earned by the 2016 Scholars Academy senior class.
8 National Merit Semi-finalists selected from the Scholars Academy for the school year (Finalists yet to be announced).
Did You Know?...We Get Involved! (from 137 SA respondents to SA survey in October, 2016)
37% of Scholars Academy students participate in athletics at their base schools.
51% of Scholars Academy students are involved in Academic Teams and Clubs (Mock Trial, Model UN, Academic Team) or Fine Arts at their base school.
78% of Scholars Academy students are involved in organizations at the Scholars Academy. Scholars Academy has 12 clubs and organizations on site including Debate, Ultimate Frisbee, Creative Writing, FCS and more.
Open House Dates for Prospective 8th grade students and parents
Thursday, December 8, :00-7:00 
Thursday, January 19, :00-7:00
Tuesday, January 24, :00-7:00
All applications must be completed online by February 3rd, 2017.
The Scholars Academy
104 Chanticleer Dr. East
Conway, SC 29526
Applications for enrollment can be found online at
For Further Information:
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Contact Norman McQueen, Program Administrator, about applications for enrollment

2. Testimonials- The Scholars Academy Impact
"Scholars Academy was a great experience where I not only challenged myself academically but also where I developed strong friendships with wonderful people. I was really able to explore numerous academic fields due to the CCU courses and the AP curriculum.”
-Jamie, Scholars Academy/Carolina Forest High Class of 2016, Duke University Class of 2020
“Becoming a Scholars student is one of the greatest choices I’ve made. Attending SA gives me opportunities to learn at an accelerated pace while also providing me with the tools for my future goals. Being a student here also allows me to cooperate and socialize with students like me. I feel like SA not only helps my educational growth, but also prepares me for future interactions with others.”
-Hudson, Scholars Academy/St. James High Class of 2020
“Scholars has become my second home--a place where I know I am surrounded by like-minded people who genuinely care about me and my success. This program has not only taught me how to survive in an academically rigorous environment, but also how to excel in one.”
-Jacob, Scholars Academy/Conway High Class of 2015/Clemson University 2019
“Scholars has been a great experience for me. It has challenged me in ways I needed to be challenged. Even more than that, however, Scholars has made me happy. I love the environment and my classmates, and I look forward to going to school each day.”
-Patrick, Scholars Academy/Myrtle Beach High Class of 2018
“Being at Scholars has improved me in so many ways. I have learned to balance and enjoy my time as an athlete and student. I have grown with other students who are involved and prioritize the same things as I do. Scholars has both stretched me and sharpened me.”
- Clay, Scholars Academy/Loris High Class of 2017