Approximately 50 students will then be selected for each incoming class at Scholars Academy High School. From approximately 200 student applicants, 60 students will be invited to write a timed essay for review by District Office personnel. Student selection criteria include PSAT scores, statewide test data, grades, and discipline records.
The Scholars Academy High School minimum entrance requirements are Algebra I and English I. Scholars Academy High School Open House Schedule Options Thursday, December 2, 2021, 6:00-7:00pm Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 6:00-7:00pm Thursday, January 20, 2022, 6:00-7:00pm Open houses take place so interested students and their families are able to visit a school they may be interested in attending. Its mission is to educate these students at the rate and with the level of academic rigor commensurate with their abilities so that they graduate as confident, responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared to succeed in higher education and in the world beyond.Įach fall/winter, recruitment meetings are held throughout the district to familiarize middle school students and parents with ALL of the HCS high school options and the application process for each. The Scholars Academy High School (SA or SAHS) was established in 2003 through a partnership between Horry County Schools (HCS) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) to provide advanced learners with a quality education in a supportive learning environment.