Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology
- Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology
The Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology or The Academy is a branch school of the Horry County Schools system in Horry County, South Carolina. It is notable for its small size, focus on specialized majors and qualifying status as a Blue Ribbon School. The school's mission is to ensure that its students are successfully prepared to enter their career choice or next level of education in pursuit of life goals through personalized, integrated, technologically-supported, mastery-based programs of study.
Description
The Academy is located on a newly developed section of the Carolina Forest neighborhood just off International Drive. The school building opened in December 2007 following the closure of the old academy located off highway 17. The Academy is a school only for students in their Junior or Senior year of high school. Students take classes in their Junior year to prepare them for a research project in their Senior year, which culminates their studies.
History
The Academy began as a technical/vocational school, preparing students for careers following high school. As of 2006, it has since become a higher academics school, although it recognizes that some of its students will pursue careers following their attendance at the school.
External links
* [http://www.hcs.k12.sc.us/high/aast/ Official Website]
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