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Edgefield County

The Edgefield County School District embraces a master plan known as going from “Good to Great” in all educational opportunities for the students within the system. Through innovative programs and initiatives, the district strives to offer a rigorous curriculum at all grade levels to prepare students for their chosen careers. Along with the academic offerings, outstanding extra curricular activities are available to produce a well-rounded student.

The district serves approximately 4,000 students in four elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one career center. The four elementary schools and their locations are Douglas Elementary in Trenton, Johnston Elementary in Johnston, Merriwether Elementary in the Merriwether Community, and W. E. Parker in Edgefield. Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School, known as JET, is located between the towns of Johnston, Edgefield, and Trenton, and Merriwether Middle is located in the Merriwether Community. Strom Thurmond High School and Strom Thurmond Career Center are located between Johnston, Edgefield, and Trenton. Fox Creek High School, a Charter School, is located in the Merriwether Community. The district’s Life Long Learning Center and Adult Education Program are both located in Johnston.
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The district and all schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the South Carolina State Department of Education.

Education opportunities for elementary students are designed for the mastering of traditional basics–language arts/reading, mathematics, social studies, and science. Along with the core courses of study students explore art, music, computer, and physical education. Each elementary school strives to offer initiatives “above and beyond” the outstanding curriculum offered with events that focus on science, reading, math, and the arts.

Middle school offerings provide a strong academic program and allow students to choose extracurricular courses from subjects including, keyboarding, music appreciation, career planning, art, chorus, exploratory writing, band, and drama. In addition, qualified eighth grade students may enroll in high school English and Algebra I. Also available to eighth grade students is a keyboarding course for high school credit. Activities such as Character Education, Young Author’s Night, Family Math and Science Nights, African American Festival, Math Counts, and sports activities round out many areas for students to enjoy.

Strom Thurmond High School offers a slate of 150 courses. Advanced Placement Courses offered for college credit include Language and Composition, English 101, Calculus, Biology, U.S. History 101/102, and Art. Dual Credit courses in Political Science, Western Civilization, Probability & Statistics, Teacher Cadet, Advanced Composition, and English 102 are offered. The student will receive both high school and university credits if they choose to register for dual enrollment with Piedmont Technical College. With the academic offerings at the high school, students have the opportunity to participate in a fine arts program, athletic program, academic teams and 20 extra-curricula offerings.

Strom Thurmond Career Center offers 52 vocational courses with national award-winning programs in the Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America, and Health Occupations Students of America. Vocational education courses focus on expanding students’ range of knowledge and preparing them to enter the workforce. Outstanding programs range from welding, business skills, carpentry, health services, masonry, automotive, marketing, and engineering.
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Fox Creek High School offers 63 courses, Honor Courses, a Fine Arts Program, and Sports Program. School clubs such as Spanish, Science, History, Yearbook, Interact, Key, and Honor Society give the students extra curricular activities to explore.

The entire district enjoys a Foster Grandparents Program, solid community support from various partnerships and community leaders, and volunteers who are all part of the learning environment.

The district is truly a team approach from all educators, parents, students, citizens, community, and business leaders who strive to enhance the educational opportunities in the Edgefield County School District to reach the goal from “Good to Great!”

Private School

Wardlaw Academy’s motto is “Excellence in Education.” The school’s mission is to prepare students for a lifetime of challenge. This is done by offering a rigorous college prep curriculum, while encouraging students to participate in a variety of athletic and extra curricular activities.
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Wardlaw Academy earns its accreditation by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), and the diploma requirements for graduation at Wardlaw exceed those set by SCISA. Graduating classes continue to receive admission into higher institutions of learning, and qualify for academic and athletic scholarships.

Located midway between Johnston, Edgefield, and Trenton, the school was founded in 1970. It draws students not only from Edgefield County but also from surrounding counties. It offers a full school program, from four-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Academy’s board of directors sets the school’s policies. One of those is small class size, which is a standard now being recognized as one of the most important in providing a quality education. Its teachers are degreed and qualified in their teaching fields and are genuinely concerned with the success of each child. Along with small class size is the availability of after-school help sessions for students needing some one-on-one assistance, a modern computer lab, computers in the classrooms with filtered Internet access in the Media Center. Less tangible but just as important is Wardlaw’s emphasis on values and character.

Also of note, the Academy has won more than its share of athletic championships–basketball, softball, baseball, golf, and volleyball!

The Academy welcomes visitors to its campus. For enrollment information contact the school at (803) 275-4794. Visit the school’s website at www.wardlawacademy.com.

Source: Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce

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