High School
Aiken Prep’s purpose is to prepare college-bound students for the demands of college studies and to encourage them to become life-long learners and leaders.
Graduation Requirements:
Aiken Prep requires that its students complete 24 credit hours to qualify for graduation. While this is more than required by the typical school, the requirements allow a student to meet the standards of highly selective colleges and the LIFE scholarship program.
English: ...............................................4 Credits
Social Studies ..................................... 3 Credits
Mathematics: ..................................... 4 Credits
Foreign Language: .............................. 3 Credits (in same foreign language)
Science:...............................................4 Credits
Physical Education: ............................. 1 Credit
Public Speaking: ..................................½ Credit
Senior Project: ....................................½ Credit
Elective Courses: ................................4 Credits
(Choices have included Art, Band, Drama, Yearbook, Basic Computer Skills, Advanced Computer Programming, Inquiry & Research, Study Skills, Psychology, and Sociology)
Course Offerings for 2007-2008
English I CP/H
English II CP/H
English III CP/H
English IV CP/H
English V CP/H/AP
Art CP/H
Band CP
Senior Project H
Public Speaking H
Algebra I CP/H
Geometry CP/H
Intermediate Alegebra CP
Algebra II CP/H
Senior Math CP
Pre Calculus CP/H
Calculus CP/H/ AP
Enviromental Science CP/H
Biology I CP/H
Physics CP/H
Chemistry CP/H/AP
Physics CP/H
Computer H
Spanish I CP/H
Spanish II CP/H
Spanish III CP/H
Spanish IV CP/H
French I CP/H
French II CP/H
French III CP/H
French IV CP/H
WorldHistory CP/H
American History CP/H/AP
Government CP/H
Economics CP/H
Physical Education CP
Global Studies CP/H
Drama CP/H
AP English
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
Clubs and Activities
APS offers clubs each year; others are available as student interest develops.
Student Government
Yearbook
National Honor Society
Beta Club
Concert Band
College Counseling and Placement
The APS college counselor is responsible for the college search and application process. The counselor works closely with students and parents throughout the process. The school takes very seriously the responsibility of assisting students with college and eventual career choices.
The college counseling process starts in the ninth grade with discussions about course selections and general information about the college-search process. Students interested in highly selective colleges are urged to take CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) achievement tests when they complete certain courses.
In the tenth grade students prepare for and take the PLAN, (preliminary ACT). The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) is optional with teacher recommendation. While this test is taken again in the eleventh grade, a trial run is recommended. Students start to research colleges and universities and are encouraged to schedule visits.
The junior year focuses on taking the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT tests and developing the list of colleges to which the student will apply.
In the senior year, students complete applications and make final choices.
College Acceptance Record
One hundred percent of Aiken Preparatory School graduates are accepted by colleges and universities. Most students receive acceptance letters from at least one of their top three colleges of choice. Additionally, the vast majority of Aiken Prep graduates qualify for scholarships and grants, through both private and federal programs. Recent graduates have been offered admission at the following colleges and universities:
Auburn University
Charleston Southern University
Clemson University
College of Charleston
Converse College
Emory University
Francis Marion
Gardener Webb University
Hampden-Sydney College
Iowa State University
Lander University
Oxford College at Emory
Texas A&M University
Tulane University
University of Alabama
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina-Aiken
University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of Tennessee
Winthrop University
Wofford College
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