Academics

Preschool: Ages 2-4

The Preschool Program fosters intellectual, physical, emotional and social growth. With the use of manipulative materials that are developmentally appropriate, the child chooses or is presented activities that stimulate and cultivate a love of exploration and discovery. Each child is nurtured to lay the foundation for future academic achievement with the focus on the development of the whole child.

Lower School: 5K through 6th Grade

In the lower school, 5K – 6th grade, Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies are taught in all grades. Students also attend weekly Physical Education, Music, Art, Library, and Keyboarding classes.

Upper School: 7th through 12th Grade

7th graders and 8th graders take classes similar those in lower school and have Physical Education class daily. Qualifying 8th graders may take Honors English I and/or Honors Algebra I.

Beginning in the 8th grade, The Carolina Academy offers a two-tract academic program–College Prep or Honors. In addition to the standard graduation requirements, Honors Math, Honors English, and Honors Science are offered. The curriculum consists of courses that meet College Board, SCISA, and South Carolina Department of Education graduation guidelines. Beginning in 11th grade, students may take dual credit courses from Francis Marion University or Florence Darlington Technical College, if their schedule permits.

Student Handbook

To access a copy of the Student Handbook, click here.