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SOA Creative Writers Win 173 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards
SOA Creative Writers Win 173 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards
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Dr. Shannon Cook, Principal
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August 22, 2022
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Welcome
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At SOA our purpose is to provide a supportive educational environment where academic and artistic challenge engages students and lead them to develop and use their talents to pursue goals and contribute to society.
Charleston County School of the Arts (SOA) offers students rich and intensive instruction in eight art majors in middle school and nine art majors in high school. Students may apply and audition for two areas, and once accepted into a major, spend one-fourth of their day with dynamic teachers in that art area. Art majors include instrumental band, creative writing, dance, piano, string orchestra, theater, visual art, and vocal music. SOA’s students excel at the local, state and national level, earning awards, scholarships, and the respect of audience members, peers, and patrons of the arts.
Students also participate in an appropriately challenging academic curriculum that includes college preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. Clubs, community service, and unique school events tailored to meet the interests of young artists, provide additional opportunities for expression and involvement. We want our students to maximize their potential and then find out how their art can impact the world around them. At SOA we believe art makes a difference!