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Deborah Taussig-Boehner
Head of School |
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Susan Player
College Counselor |
James "Buddy" May
Dean of Students |
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Monica Maldonado |
Rob Harrington
Director of Alumni Relations |
SCHOOL PROFILE
Accreditation and Membership Aiken Preparatory School is dually accredited by The Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).Memberships include the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), Palmetto Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) and the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).
Description Founded in 1916 by Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, Aiken Preparatory School enrolls 150 college-bound students in preschool through grade 12. Aiken Preparatory School is committed to providing a challenging yet nurturing learning environment for a diverse student population. Through both innovative and traditional programs, as well as the careful selection of our faculty, we equip our students for the challenges of college studies and life-long learning.
Head of School Deborah Taussig-Boehner came to Aiken Preparatory School in April of 2002. She attended Syracuse University where she earned a B.S. in Secondary Education and an M.A. in Consumer Studies. Before assuming the Head of School title at Aiken Preparatory School, she was an Assistant Dean at the University of South Carolina-Aiken.
Faculty Aiken Prep has a faculty and staff of 40 full-time and part-time men and women. Forty percent of the administrative and teaching faculty hold advanced degrees. Throughout the school we maintain a ratio of 7 students to 1 faculty member. (7:1)
Facilities Aiken Prep is located on 12 acres in historic downtown Aiken. The main building holds administrative offices and grades 1-12, as well as the library and technology labs. It also contains 3 science labs and a small auditorium used primarily for the lower school. There are separate cottages for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, art, and band. Aiken Prep also has a gymnasium, playing fields, and tennis courts.
Admission Aiken Prep enrolls college-bound boys and girls who are bright and talented, possess good character, and are willing to engage their own intellectual curiosity in a rigorous academic environment. Admission requires all candidates to have good academic records, recommendations, an on-campus interview, and admission testing for entrance evaluation.
Financial Aid Financial aid is based on need, which is determined by the School and Student Service for Financial Aid of Princeton, NJ.
Weighted Courses Advanced Placement courses, which are shown on the transcript as AP, can be taken in the junior year or senior year. College Preparatory (CP) and Honors (H) courses are available in grades 9 through 12. Listed are the courses currently offered to Aiken Prep students:
| Pre-Algebra CP/H | Global Studies I CP/H | French I CP/H |
| Algebra I CP/H | Global Studies IICP/H | French II CP/H |
| Intermediate Algebra CP | World History CP/H | French III CP/H |
| Geometry CP/H | U.S. History CP/H | French IV CP/H |
| Advanced Algebra CP | Government CP/H | Spanish I CP/H |
| Algebra II CP/H | Economics CP/H | Spanish IICP/H |
| Pre-Calculus CP/H | 21st Century Topics CP/H | Spanish III CP/H |
| Statistics CP/H | Sociology CP/H | Spanish IV CP/H |
| Calculus II H/AP | Psychology CP/H | Spanish v H/AP |
| Literature and Composition CP/H | Physical Science CP/H | Art Exploration CP/H |
| Advanced Literature CP | Biology I CP/H | Art Portfolio H |
| American Literature CP/H | Biology II H/AP | Beginning Band CP/H |
| World Literature CP/H | Chemistry CP/H | Concert Band CP/H |
| British Literature CP/H | Physics CP/H | Yearbook CP/H |
| English Literature AP | Chemistry II H/AP | Theater Arts CP/H |
| Senior Project H | Environmental Science CP/H | Physical Education CP |
| Public Speaking H | High Tech Science CP/H | Computer Science CP/H |
Graduation Requirements
Twenty-four credits (as listed below) are required for the graduating class of 2010.
| Subject | Credits Required | Subject | Credits Required |
| English: | 4 Credits | Foreign Language: | 3 Credits |
| Social Studies: | 3 Credits | (in same foreign language) | |
| Mathematics: | 4 Credits | Public Speaking: | ½ Credit |
| Science: | 4 Credits | Senior Project: | ½ Credit |
| Elective Courses: | 4 Credits | Physical Education: | 1 Credit |
Annual offerings are selected by the school based upon the academic requirements of currently enrolled students. CP and honors courses are also available to 8th grade.
Students must also complete 20 hours of community service per year of enrollment in Aiken Prep’s High School program.
2009 Graduating Class SAT/ACT Averages
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| 2009 Graduating Class | Reading | Math | Writing | Total | |
| National | All Schools | 501 | 515 | 493 | 1509 |
| Public Schools | 496 | 510 | 489 | 1493 | |
| Independent Schools | 550 | 578 | 555 | 1683 | |
| South Carolina | All Schools | 485 | 496 | 470 | 1452 |
| Public Schools | 482 | 496 | 467 | 1445 | |
| Independent Schools | 504 | 509 | 495 | 1508 | |
| Aiken County | Public Schools | 478 | 497 | 457 | 1432 |
| Aiken Prep | All Seniors | 559 | 523 | 527 | 1608 |
| Enrolled Aiken Prep Prior to 6th Grade | 685 | 615 | 610 | 1910 | |
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ACT Averages: |
Composite Scores |
| National | 21.10 |
| South Carolina |
19.70 |
| Aiken County | 21.00 |
| Aiken Prep (All Seniors) | 22.66 |
| Enrolled APS in 6th Grade or After | 22.66 |
| Enrolled APS Prior to 6th Grade | N/A |
2008 Graduating Class SAT/ACT Averages
2005-2009 Cumulative College Acceptance Record
One hundred percent of Aiken Preparatory School graduates are accepted into college. Recent graduates have been offered admission at the following colleges and universities:
| Anderson University | Gardener Webb University | Tulane University |
| Auburn University | Georgia Southern | University of Alabama |
| Augusta State University | Georgia State University | University of Arizona |
| Charleston Southern University | Georgia Tech | University of California-Los Angeles |
| Clemson University | Hampden-Sydney College | University of California-San Diego |
| Clemson University Honors College | Iowa State University | University of Georgia |
| Coastal Carolina | Lander University | University of South Carolina-Aiken |
| College of Charleston | North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Columbia |
| Columbia College | Oxford College at Emory | University of South Carolina-Columbia Ho |
| Converse College | Stanford University | University of Tennessee |
| DeSales University | Texas A&M University | U.S. Naval Academy |
| Emory University | Texas Christian University | Virginia Tech |
| Francis Marion University | The Citadel | Winthrop University |
| Wofford College |
Aiken Preparatory School embraces a doctrine of fairness and nondiscrimination in all of its policies and practices, as well as in every aspect of school life.