High Point Academy Inc

TO OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES K-12.

HIGH POINT ACADEMY SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS TO DEVELOP WORLD-CLASS SKILLS THAT MATCH THE PROFILE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATE. OUR SCHOOL IS CONTINUOUSLY MAKING STRIDES TO BECOME THE PREMIER SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. WE PROVIDE A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR MORE THAN 1,200 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH-GRADES. AT HIGH POINT ACADEMY, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD TOMORROW'S LEADERS TODAY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH A COMMUNITY-CENTERED SCHOOL BUILT ON THE PRINCIPLES OF HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE. OUR FOCUS IS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STEAM EDUCATION, AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING THROUGH APPLIED INSTRUCTION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, EACH STUDENT IS CHALLENGED TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PERSONALLY. WE RECRUIT THE FINEST EDUCATORS AND EMPOWER THEM TO MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS FOR OUR STUDENTS. OUR TEACHERS STRIVE TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS BY ATTENDING YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROGRAMS HELP ENHANCE OUR ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. COMBINED WITH THIS CONTINUING EDUCATION, OUR TEACHERS LOVE OUR STUDENTS, CHALLENGE THEM TO DEVELOP A STRONG MORAL COMPASS AND FIND CREATIVE WAYS TO REACH EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY. BY DOING THIS, STUDENTS CAN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AS LIFE-LONG LEARNERS AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. AS A SCHOOL OF CHOICE, WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN OFFERING A PROGRAM OF LEARNING TO HELP CREATE THE KIND OF SCHOOL WE ALL WISHED WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND. IN ADDITION TO STANDARD ACADEMIC COURSES, OUR STUDENTS HAVE THE CHANCE TO TAKE A VARIETY OF CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY INCLUDING PIANO, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, SPANISH, CHORUS, MUSIC, THEATER, ART, BAND, DANCE, ROBOTICS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, WEIGHT TRAINING, STEAM, PLTW, KEYBOARDING, DRIVER'S EDUCATION, PERSONAL FINANCE, AND DUAL CREDIT COLLEGE COURSES BOTH ON AND OFF-CAMPUS. STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LIKE CLUBS BOTH DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND AFTER SCHOOL. EXAMPLES INCLUDE NHS, BETA CLUB, GIRLS ON THE RUN, HS ART CLUB, ASL CLUB, THEATER CLUB, 4-H PET PALS, LEGO, AND JUNIOR VET, AND MANY OTHERS. STUDENTS CAN ALSO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS IN THEATER PRODUCTIONS, HONOR CHOIR, ART SHOWS, AND COMPETITIONS IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL SKILLS USA CLUB. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN AREAS OF DYE SUBLIMATION/T-SHIRT DESIGN, ADVERTISING DESIGN, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER AREAS GROUNDED IN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES TAUGHT AT HPA. THE CAREER CLASSES OFFERED IN HIGH SCHOOL LEAD TO CERTIFICATIONS, INTERNSHIPS (SOME PAID), APPRENTICESHIPS, AND CAREERS RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL OR FINDING PART-TIME WORK EITHER WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL OR AT COLLEGE. STUDENTS CAN COMPLETE A THREE OR FOUR CLASS PROGRAM IN GENERAL MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS, BROADCASTING, MEDIA-TECH, DIGITAL ART & DESIGN, AND DRONE PILOTING. STUDENTS MAY TAKE STATE-APPROVED INDUSTRY CREDENTIALING TESTS UPON COMPLETING THESE PROGRAMS IN ADOBE, QUICKBOOKS CERTIFIED USER, CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CAPM), OSHA 10, PRAXIS CORE, AND FAA DRONE PILOTING. ALL PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED YEARLY BY THE CTE ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH ADIDAS, JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, BOMAR PRINTING, CAROLINA HEATING, AND AIR, SC WORKS, AND THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN EXPERIENCE. GRADUATES LEAVE WITH A WORKING RESUME THROUGH TALLO, SOFT SKILL TRAINING, AND CAREER-FOCUSED GOALS WITH A PLAN FOR COLLEGE OR THE WORKFORCE. HIGH POINT ACADEMY WORKS DILIGENTLY TO PROVIDE JOB SHADOWING AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES. THESE INCLUDE BERT'S AUTOMOTIVE, AUDI, ISRAEL AUTOMOTIVE, ST. LUKE'S FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, AND MIDWAY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY TO LIST A FEW. BEYOND ACADEMICS, HIGH POINT ACADEMY OFFERS MANY SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN WRESTLING, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, SOCCER, AND CHEERLEADING. WE BELIEVE OUR STUDENTS ARE GIFTED AND NEED ONLY THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THEIR GIFTS TO DEVELOP THE PASSIONS THAT WILL MAKE THEM SUCCESSFUL. WITH EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC ART CLASSES AND INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION, THE POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES IS TREMENDOUS. OUR SCHOOL IS EXCITED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS WHO CALL HIGH POINT ACADEMY THEIR SCHOOL OF CHOICE. IT IS AN HONOR TO SERVE THEM AND OUR COMMUNITY.