University School of the Lowcountry

690 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Tel: (843)884-0902
Grades: 3 - 8 | 60 students
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University School is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school that offers a challenging and individualized curriculum. It fosters high academic achievement and emphasizes balanced growth - intellectually, physically, emotionally, ethically, and socially - for every student. Within a highly supportive community, University School is committed to maintaining a caring and creative environment that encourages children to love learning, take intellectual risks, self-advocate, treat others with respect and empathy, and aspire to make a positive difference in the greater community and world.

School Overview:
University School of the Lowcountry
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
State or regional independent school association
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 3 - 8
Year Founded 2007
Student Body
Total Students 60 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (SC School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 10 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Logo-embroidered collared shirt and khaki/navy bottoms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,400
Tuition Notes The costs of Learning Outside the Classroom experiences are included in tuition. Our prudent financial model has enabled us to have no increases in the costs to attend USL for three of the last four years. Tuition schedules reflect a pre-payment discoun
% on Financial Aid 25%
Acceptance Rate 60%

School Notes:

    • Grades3-8 are currently served. Additional grades will be offered in the coming years.
    • USL is geared to high-achieving students of above-average ability.
    • Many aspects of a student's course of study are individualized based on a student's interests and abilities.
    • Each student studies Mandarin, Spanish and Latin.
    • USL is a laptop school. Each teacher and student is provided a wireless notebook computer for use at University School (1 to 1 ratio).
    • A key aspect of USL is the heavy involvement of teenage and young adult mentors in the lives of our students. We have a mentor from every major high school option for our students, and the mentors are regularly involved in our students' lives at school and at evening and weekend school-sponsored activities. Our students also mentor Hibben Preschool students.
    • USL features "Learning Outside of the Classroom." Regular interaction with and service to the community are hallmarks of our program. The Lowcountry is our classroom, and students spend one day per week "learning by doing" through experiences that challenge and inspire them. This entails over 30 field trips per year.
    • Inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum features multiple teaching styles and multiple forms of assessment.
    • Although many intermediate/middle schools provide an option to earn credit in Algebra and/or a Global Language, University School provides opportunities to advance and to earn high school credit in Algebra, Algebra II, and Geometry (enhancing one�s options to take AP/IB/college-level math and science courses before graduating from high school). Similar opportunities are available in Global Languages.

    Profile last updated: 01/15/2012

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Nearby Schools:

University School of the Lowcountry
Gr. 3-8 | 0 mi. away
St Andrews Episcopal Day School
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 0.3 mi. away
Montessori Of Mt Pleasant
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
Coastal Christian Preparatory School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Christ Our King-stella Maris School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away

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