Our school is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate through a variety of programmatic opportunities. The integration of these skills are exemplified through South Pointe's designation as a STEAM school of choice. STEAM at South Pointe provides students with awareness, exposure, and CCR preparation in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Our School’s design process allows students to collaboratively assess, research, create, design, solve, and apply critical thinking through our STEAM Immersion and STEAM Pathways. STEAM pathways, including course options, such as aerospace, clean energy, cybersecurity, and biomedical, in the areas of Engineering, Clean Energy, Computer Science, Health Science, and Convergence Media are available to all students to pursue.
The faculty and staff continue to participate in planning and professional development to support the design process and STEAM Immersion and Pathway philosophy. Teachers are committed to incorporating challenging project-based learning and STEAM experiences that allow students opportunities to gain knowledge through hands-on, real-world, inquiry-based activities. These experiences allow students to be assessed in a non-traditional manner. Finished projects are the result of authentic learning that requires research, collaboration, and creative presentation. Students engage in unique learning opportunities that provide an emphasis on college and career readiness.
We are proud of the continuous improvement during the 2023-2024 school year. To enhance the outcomes of our courses and further support the STEAM experiences, modern learning spaces have been maintained to complement the school’s state-of-the-art makerspace that fosters a collaborative and creative environment where students can engage in STEAM-related learning activities through hands-on experiences. Some technology enhancements include an aerospace flight simulator that became a part of the Aerospace Engineering class as well as an Anatomage virtual dissection table incorporated in our Health Science pathway and many of our science course offerings. Additionally, we partnered with Founders Federal Credit Union to open the one of a kind school store, “The Pointe.”, which further facilitates college and career readiness.
In an effort to assist students in developing World Class Knowledge, South Pointe challenges students to enroll in rigorous courses that will engage, empower, inspire, and maximize their potential. Our rigorous course offerings include a variety of honors-level, Advanced Placement (AP), and dual credit (college level) courses, in addition to courses within the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The distinguished South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM), housed on South Pointe’s campus, graduated its fifth South Pointe High School graduating class this school year. South Pointe High School GSSM is in its seventh year for students who desire a select high school academic experience. GSSM at South Pointe provides numerous opportunities to obtain college credit hours toward an engineering degree at a designated state university.
All students, in collaboration with their counselors and parents, may select a career path with an individualized program of study. Furthermore, the district's Applied Technology Center offers a variety of specialized courses to enhance students’ academic trajectories and support the STEAM program offerings. South Pointe offers Spanish and French and encourages all students to enroll in a world language for three consecutive years. Students have the opportunity to explore the social sciences by taking courses, such as AP Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice.
Students continue to excel within the Fine Arts program through our award winning Chorus, Band, Visual Arts, and Theater Arts programs. As a part of the district's ongoing one to one technology initiative, each student has a personal laptop for his/her use at school or home. South Pointe continues to emphasize Being a 5 Star School Providing 5 Star Service. As a part of our Positive continued development of the whole child, South Pointe High School is proud to be designated as a Leader In Me School. This opportunity provides our students with crucial leadership skills that will prepare them to be a 5 Star example of the Profile of a SC Graduate.
We are proud to offer over 40 clubs, programs, and athletic teams that allow every South Pointe High School student to become involved in academic, extracurricular, and community service opportunities beyond the classroom. Student life and school spirit is evident by the SPHS Student Council community service, spirit weeks, and support of school events as well as teams.
Furthermore, South Pointe has a rich tradition of outstanding athletics. Our motto is Where Champions Are Made, and therefore, we believe in the development and success of student-athletes on and off the field. Every athletic team had a cumulative GPA over a 3.5 and there were over 100 student athletes who had a cumulative GPA over a 4.0. Additionally, student groups, clubs, and individual students continue to demonstrate excellence by the many local, regional, state, and national awards and accolades received.
South Pointe's work-based internships, job shadowing opportunities, and college and career activities expose students to various career fields and post-secondary options. These offerings are a viable part of preparing our students for college, career, or the military. South Pointe has many practices in place to recognize students for characteristics of teamwork and collaboration, perseverance, integrity, and global perspective, which are all integral components of the Profile of the SC Graduate, such as, our college and career readiness course that provides college and career awareness and preparation for sophomores through seniors. South Pointe hosted its annual College and Military Signing Day, during which well-deserved recognition was given to students who made life-transforming commitments to continue their formal education.
South Pointe possesses a strong, supportive, and collaborative school community and parent engagement. With numerous school-community and parent partnerships, South Pointe stakeholders are committed to the vision of South Pointe High School investing countless hours of their personal time. We look forward to continuing positive relationships with our school community for years to come.
It’s truly a great time to be a Stallion! We will continue to be a 5 Star School , Providing 5 Star Service. This is South Pointe!
Dr. Valarie Williams, Principal
Dr. Kiwanna Brackett, SIC Chairperson
