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Tamassee DAR School’s elementary and high-school students are taken by bus to the local public elementary and high school located just a few miles from Tamassee DAR School campus. Middle school students attend Tamassee Academy.
About Tamassee Academy
Established in 2001, the Tamassee Academy is an innovative and challenging academic program that provides remedial, basic and advanced learning opportunities for underachieving middle school students. The educational standards address each student’s individual learning level.
Academy Staff
All teachers are certified by the State of South Carolina and meet at least the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree.
Academy Admission
Tamassee DAR School accepts middle school aged students for admittance into the Academy providing students meet the criteria for admission established by the Board of Trustees.
Criteria
Admission is also open to middle school students in the surrounding area that wish to attend as day students.
While residential status is recommended for best educational results, day students who qualify may attend or may consider becoming a week day boarder. Transportation is the responsibility of the family/guardian.
Academic Costs
The Academy serves the educational needs of the student as a public school in a private setting. The cost for the Residential Program component is based on a sliding scale according to the guardian(s)/parent's income and family size. Scholarships are available and applicants are reviewed and awarded by an admissions committee. Day students will be considered for scholarship according to need.
Core Academic Skills
The Tamassee Academy strives for academic excellence from all of its students. As such, each student will demonstrate a mastery of skills in core subjects upon graduating from the 8th grade.
Academy Core Subjects
History/Social Studies:
Students will apply and demonstrate civic, historical and geographical knowledge that will model and produce good citizenship in today’s diverse culture.
Mathematics:
Students will develop abilities to reason logically and to understand and apply mathematical processes and concepts, including those within arithmetic, basic algebra and geometry.
Language Arts:
Students will demonstrate strong reading, writing, listening, speaking and presentation skills. Students will comprehend and through critical analysis interpret multiple forms of expression, including literature from various time periods and cultures.
Science:
Students will successfully utilize scientific research and inquiry methods to understand and apply the major concepts underlying the various branches of sciences, such as, physical science, biology, chemistry, earth science and ecology.
Life-Long Learning Skills:
Part of the Tamassee Academy’s philosophy is to promote and motivate students to pursue learning well into adulthood through:
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Good study skills and habits
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Ability to plan, implement and complete projects
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Ability to evaluate self in learning
Tamassee DAR School stresses educational development through classroom settings and practical application. While the children attend local public schools, Tamassee offers after-school reinforcement at the Learning Resource Center and Learning Lab.
Teachers and aides provide formal instruction and tutoring, emphasizing study skills while motivating students by using educational tools and activities. Education of the whole child focuses on the head, heart and hands of each child at Tamassee.
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