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University School of the Lowcountry

690 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464 -

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

	University School Of The Lowcountry
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 - 9
Year Founded	2007
County	Charleston County, SC
Student Body
Total Students	30 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	14%
Students by Grade
	Grade 4 - 6 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 7 students
	Grade 8 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	80%
Average Class Size	8
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Casual (Logo-embroidered collared shirt and khaki/navy bottoms)
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$8,900
Tuition Notes	USL's prudent financial model has enabled us to keep the same tuition ($8500) for three straight years, including 2009-2010. Approximately 20% of the student population receives financial assistance.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Head of School	Jaon Kreutner

School Notes:

Grades3-8 are currently served. Additional grades will be offered in the coming years.
USL is geared to students of above-average ability.
Many aspects of a student's course of study are individualized based on a student's interests and abilities.
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.
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: 07/30/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (29464)	School Zip (29464)	(SC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	39,506 people	4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	57%	21%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$57,014	$38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	26 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	66% / 34%