Education in Sumter

EDUCATION

in Sumter

When it comes to education, Sumter is fortunate to have a variety of excellent learning institutions to meet have a variety of excellent learning institutions to meet the needs of our residents. Whether you are interested the needs of our residents. Whether you are interested in public school, private schools (including independent in public school, private schools (including independent and parochial), homeschooling with an active local supand parochial), homeschooling with an active local support system or advanced degrees and continuing eduport system or advanced degrees and continuing education certifi cations, we have options available. cation certifi cations, we have options available.

Sumter School District works diligently to help all students to develop world-class skills, life and all students to develop world-class skills, life and career characteristics of the Profi le of the S.C. Graducareer characteristics of the Profi le of the S.C. Graduate by equipping them to be responsible, successful ate by equipping them to be responsible, successful and productive citizens in a global society. The district and productive citizens in a global society. The district focuses on student achievement by ensuring challengfocuses on student achievement by ensuring challenging curricula and high expectations. Gaining reaccreding curricula and high expectations. Gaining reaccreditation by AdvancEd, the organization that conducts itation by AdvancEd, the organization that conducts rigorous on-site, external reviews of schools and school rigorous on-site, external reviews of schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize their full posystems to ensure that all learners realize their full po-

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tential, is evidence of their academic success and continuous improvement.

The district infuses 21st-century teaching by emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the use of digital libraries and the implementation of cutting-edge technology. Students have access to world languages, fine arts, Advanced Placement, college-level dual enrollment, the International Baccalaureate program and the Gifted and Talented program. Through expansive Career Technical Education (CTE) courses and numerous offerings at the Sumter Career and Technology Center, students are developing career-ready skills. Sumter School District also produces well-rounded students through robust athletic programs and award-winning extracurricular clubs and organizations. Students develop life and career characteristics and soft skills through career exploration, including exposure to employers via career fairs, shadowing, work cooperatives and partnerships; efforts and events sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce and workforce readiness partners; and mentoring programs. Character development is encouraged and taught through character education, classroom guidance, small groups and intervention programs. Sumter School District works diligently to ensure that every student graduates on time and is prepared for post-secondary education, is career-ready and has the foundation to become a productive citizen. Nationally known for excellence, Sumter School District’s academic, fine arts and athletic programs are second to none. Our public schools boast over 75 National Board-Certified teachers, a South Carolina Teacher of the Year and several top 5 finalists for S.C. Teacher of the Year, Grammy Signature schools and Cognia STEM-certified schools. Their dedicated team of professionals offers the best education possible to students while setting their eyes on the future that awaits them. Together, we are #SumterStrong!

Liberty STEAM Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that will be opening this fall with its founding two classes, kindergarten and first grade. The charter school which is part of the S.C. Public Charter School District

will focus on STEAM career pathways aligned to the local economy through personalized and project-based learning, seeking to provide scholars with a blend of rigorous and relevant academic and workplace learning experiences that ultimately will prepare its graduates with the competencies necessary to be successful in college or a career. Beginning with kindergarten and first grade enrollment in year one, they will expand in year two with the addition of pre-kindergarten and second grade and then add a new grade every year until they have a fully inclusive academic community consisting of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Liberty STEAM is an open doorway to new ways of learning, teaching and thinking with a clear goal in mind: to graduate our scholars with a clear purpose!

Additionally, Sumter has numerous private, independent, and parochial schools that go from kindergarten to 12th grade, including Holy Angels Academy, Sumter Christian School, Thomas Sumter Academy – South Carolina’s first SCISA STEAM school, Westside Christian Academy and Wilson Hall – one of the largest and most successful independent schools in the state.

Last but certainly not least, Sumter is home to multiple colleges and universities for residents to obtain advanced degrees and continuing education certifications, including USC Sumter, Central Carolina Technical College, Morris College, Saint Leo University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Troy University and Webster University.

Whether you are looking for primary education, two-and four-year degree programs, continuing education certifications or just to learn a new hobby, Sumter has a variety of options available to meet your educational needs!

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