J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School (JPT) is an innovative learning community that inspires all to build a better future.  Our teachers assist students to develop the skills necessary to be college and career ready in addition to meeting the profile of the SC graduate.  Throughout the school year, students are engaged by teachers who facilitate rigorous and challenging lessons.  Our students participate in Project Lead the Way, as well as other STEM-centered curricula.  We also offer after-school tutoring for any student needing additional assistance with classwork.  For the second year, we have brought back the summer reading assignment in which students are responsible for reading two books over the summer as well as have a choice of how they will present their knowledge on the books when they return to school in August.

This past year our students participated in several field trips, including career explorations to Florence-Darlington Technical College and Horry-Georgetown Technical College and USC’s Engineering campus where the JPT Engineering team competed in several STEM challenges.  We have expanded our arts programs to include piano and guitar.  In addition to these arts areas, we also have opportunities for students in Art classes and the JPT News Show.  Our chorus and band programs both performed for the Festival of Music at Carowinds, and our chorus received a rating of Superior.  Twelve 8th grade JPT students created Project 520, a photomosaic picture that was entered into the ArtFields competition.  

At JPT, we implement the Capturing Kids' Hearts process.  Each teacher stands at the door and greets students as they enter the room. We begin our classes with "good things" and make sure to give positive reinforcement to our classmates, teachers, and staff.  This program has allowed our teachers to form relationships with the students in the classroom as well as dramatically reduced our number of discipline infractions. 

We continue to collaborate with all of our stakeholders: the community, our parents, and district staff in order to make sure we are doing what is best for the students.  We aim to promote a challenging and caring learning environment where all students feel safe and excited about attending school.  We will continue to have high expectations for our students so that they are prepared for real-world experiences and a life of success.

Mac McDougal, Principal

Jermeka Burgess, SIC Chairperson