Hilton Head Preparatory School
Hilton Head Preparatory School (HHP) is a private school for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It belongs to the South Carolina Independent Schools Association. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. It is the only school on Hilton Head Island to be accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools. Its enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year was 450 students. Over fifty percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees in their subject area.[1]
Community
Hilton Head Prep is located on Hilton Head Island, which has a population of approximately 34,000.[2] The school is located on 8 Fox Grape Road, just outside of the Ocean Gate into Sea Pines Plantation.[3]
Mission Statement
Hilton Head Prep's Mission Statement reads: "Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to educate college-bound students in a safe environment. Instilling personal integrity is central to our educational purpose. We strive to prepare a diverse population of qualified students for academic challenges, for a successful college experience, and for rewarding lives."[4]
Curriculum
Core Classes
Hilton Head Prep offers educational opportunities for all students. All core classes have Honors and College Prep classes with the former being more difficult. The Upper School also offers 12 Advanced Placement courses. In Middle School, students are required to take on trimester gym each year.[5]
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External links
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