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WELCOME!
YPA is excited to offer the Patriot Scholars Academy: a one-of-a-kind program for the Fort Mill/Rock Hill area
Began in 2017 with 9th grade, will grow with students
Students will follow an Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment course of study with an honors seminar each year
Scholars are first selected from high achieving 8th grade students at YPA; additional spots are made open to transfer students entering 9th grade
Scholars are selected based on excellent grades, distinguished MAP scores, and strong PSAT scores
Scholars Academy features
A two-year closed cohort program modeled on an honors college on a university campus
Honors-track students will take 1+ AP course(s) each year of high school
1 to 1 technology access: take-home Chromebooks for students
Honors Seminar course each year with cohort: designed to encourage and enhance intellectual curiosity
Exclusive educational opportunities: field trips, guest speakers, etc.
Individual college and scholarship guidance and preparation
Direct preparation for AP Capstone in grades 11-12
Scholars Academy expectations
By graduation, students will:
Take a minimum of 4 AP courses
Complete at least 20 hours of community service each year
Participate in all seminar elements
View our introductory
powerpoint here
.
The Scholars Academy is part of the campus of
York Preparatory Academy
, a not-for-profit, k-12 public charter school in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Please visit YPA's website
here
.
For more information, contact us!
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Philosophy
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Instruction
Honors Seminar I
Honors Seminar II
Honors Seminar III
Leadership