Greenville County Schools
301 E. Camperdown Way
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Phone: 864-355-3100
Email: infoline@greenville.k12.sc.us
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Magnet Academies
Magnet Academies Information
The district's magnet academies of accelerated learning offer unique educational choices to the students of Greenville County to meet their individual needs.
The academic program of each magnet academy offers a theme or focus that is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a special interest, gift, talent or skill. These schools attract top students and talented teachers who bring innovative ideas to the classroom. Teachers are chosen based on their academic preparation, professional experience, and specialized skills.
Admission into magnet academies is open to all eligible students, but spaces are limited. Students may apply to more than one magnet academy. Applications may be submitted during an open enrollment period each year. Students are selected based on their application, which includes attendance, discipline, GPA, and student statement. A lottery is used to determine the order in which students with the same scores are assigned slots. Students are accepted into the school's magnet program until all allocations are filled beginning with those who have the highest score.
Goals for Greenville County Magnet Schools:
1. Provide a unique or specialized curriculum or educational approach
2. Improve achievement for all students participating in the magnet program
3. Promote and maintain diversity
The magnet academies attract top students as well as talented teachers who bring innovative ideas to the classroom. Teachers are chosen based on their specialized skills and commitment to each program’s focus.
The Board of Trustees and School District Administration are committed to the success of the Select Schools Program. Additional funding is allocated to Select Schools to meet their personnel, instructional, and staff development needs.
Greenville County Magnet Academies - Elementary |
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Magnet students at Blythe Academy of Languages participate in the partial immersion program and learn math science, and health in either French or Spanish. They also develop communicative competence in the language. In addition, students are challenged daily to reach their highest potential in the comprehensive elementary curricula. |
East North Street Academy of Mathematics and Science With an emphasis on environmental studies, students engage in the in-depth study of four quarterly sub-topics that are common to all grade levels: Forestry, Natural Resources, Energy & Society, and Weather. Students participate in engaging, real-world experiences through outdoor classrooms, local expertise, and hands-on lab experiments, guided by local experts and practitioners. |
Stone Academy of Communication Arts Stone Academy of Communication Arts offers a rigorous scholastic curriculum. Arts-integrated classes are enriched by individual instruction in art, music, drama, dance, and physical education. The academy also offers an Encore after-school program, specialty companies (Stone Singers, Dance Ensemble, Play Production, and Jumpstart News), and arts-based club activities. |
Greenville County Magnet Academies - Middle |
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Beck Academy, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Beck Academy's IB Middle Years Program offers a comprehensive instructional program that emphasizes student-centered inquiry and instruction, mastery of eight required subjects, and second language proficiency. Students develop strong problemsolving, critical thinking, and study skills, and learn how to learn. Students are also actively engaged in community and service. The IB Middle Years Program is recognized throughout the world and brings international standards of excellence. |
Greenville Middle Academy of Global and Traditional Studies Greenville Middle Academy of Global and Traditional Studies offers a rigorous academic program which emphasizes writing, reading, and vocabulary development across the curriculum. The program is designed to develop expressive and reflective readers and writers. Topics, issues, and themes of global significance are integrated in every subject area and grade level. |
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Hughes Academy of Science and Technology Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is dedicated to enriching and enhancing students’ academic achievement with the scientific and technological skills necessary to thrive and with a real-world purpose. The school is in year one of a three-year sustainability initiative, “Sustaining Self & Society S3.” It uses its science and technology magnet theme and curriculum to address relevant, critical needs in the community, state, country, and world. Hughes Academy partners with Furman University’s Shi Center for Sustainability and the City of Greenville’s Livability Educator to engage students in the planning and building of the school’s organic garden. The Hughes community collaborates in the research, planning and implementation of green strategies and technology for its existing building and for the first completely “off-grid” sustainable classroom built by students, staff and faculty. |
League Academy of Communication Arts League Academy offers a rigorous academic program with a unique communication arts focus. Electives include special courses that provide opportunities for students to learn about a variety of art forms and to pursue at least one art form in depth through advanced offerings. Additionally, the arts and technology are used as powerful tools to enrich and connect learning across all areas of the curriculum. |
Greenville County Magnet Academies - High |
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Carolina High School and Academy of Engineering Technology and Health Professions Carolina High School and Academy of Engineering and Health Professions is the school where tradition meets technology. Computers and Promethean smart boards in every classroom provide state-of-the-art tools. A rigorous academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement and honors courses, provides sound preparation for college and work while exploring students' interests in engineering and health/medicine. A two-year degree program, in conjunction with Greenville Tech, allows students to earn an Associates of Arts or Science degree while at Carolina High Academy. |
Greenville Senior High, Academy of Law, Finance, and Business Greenville Senior High Academy of Law, Finance, and Business offers broad exposure to the student's chosen magnet strand through an in-depth study of various topics and engagement in problem-based learning activities that extend students' understanding of legal, finance and business issues and concepts in the 21st century. While engaging in activities such as Mock Trial, Business Marketing, and Entrepreneurship students develop a better understanding of their field of study and are better prepared to serve the community. |
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J. L. Mann High School Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology J.L. Mann Academy offers a rigorous academic program that connects the study of math, science and technology to all areas of learning. An array of Advanced Placement courses are taught by a highly qualified faculty. All students engage in meaningful and in-depth learning experiences in their chosen magnet strand and participate in stimulating activities that require them to think and problem-solve. They develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare them well for college and the world of work. |
Southside High International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs Southside High School offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program in grades 9-10 and the Diploma Program in grades 11-12. Both programs emphasize critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and exposure to a variety of points of view. Diploma Program students take coursework in six different subject areas that reflect a blend of breadth and specialization, complete an in-depth research paper, take a Theory of Knowledge philosophy course, and engage in community and service projects. The IB program leads to advanced standing and college credits at the world's finest colleges and universities. |
Quality Assurances
Curriculum meets or exceeds all requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Defined Minimum Program for South Carolina School Districts, and Greenville County Schools.
Minutes of instruction for all core courses meet or exceed requirements. Assessment of student achievement complies with state and school district standards. Schools staffs participate in focused staff development based on the school’s curriculum to ensure all basic curricular requirements and standards are integrated in the school’s instructional program.
