Online Public High School in South Carolina

Provost Academy South Carolina:
Provost Academy is the only public online high school in South Carolina backed by EdisonLearning. As one of the original innovators in offering public school choice for parents and students, EdisonLearning is equipped to provide an individualized learning experience. As a state-authorized public online school that is free of charge to residents of South Carolina, Provost Academy is an ideal choice for many South Carolina high school students because it offers a personalized learning experience with high-quality academics and a vibrant online learning community. Provost Academy meets all state standards and prepares students for college, careers, and the 21st century global economy.

Online learning can be a great option for many types of students. Families seek out online schools because they want a personalized, more flexible option to fit their child's specific learning needs. Why choose us:

- By working with Provost Systems and EdisonLearning, Provost Academy has the backing of one of the largest and most influential education companies in the country, with over 17 years of experience, and serving more than 350,000 children annually. Proven methods combined with innovative techniques, we know how to get results, and it shows in our student's academic performance!

- Flexible learning options - Your learning program and curriculum is adapted to fit your needs. Learn at the right pace for you, at the time and place that you choose!

- Highly engaging curriculum - We use state-of-the-art curriculum designed to be engaging, fun, and to target multiple learning styles.

- Pursue your interests! - Choose from a wide variety of courses and electives designed to allow students to pursue their academic interests, and develop a path for success after high school. 

- Academic excellence with a strong base in Math and Science – We believe that rigorous, well-rounded curriculum with a strong base in Math, Science and Technology is the key to success in the 21st century global economy. We make science fun and interesting!

- Gifted and talented students who want to move at a faster pace than their peers.
- Special needs students who need to move a more deliberate pace than their peers, or who are more comfortable outside a  large or mainstream class environment.
- Home-schoolers who need a high school alternative
- Students who have family or personal obligations or live in far-reaching places.
- Persons who prefer the safety and comfort of the home or more secure environment.
- Anyone who feels underserved or is unsatisfied with the educational experience they are currently receiving.

Our Mission:
The mission of Provost Academy South Carolina is to offer a world class online education to all high school students in South Carolina. By using the most current technologies, customized curriculum, and a distinctive focus on science and mathematics as a gateway to overall student success, Provost Academy South Carolina will individualize the learning experience for its students and leave them uniquely prepared for the 21st century workforce and post-secondary education.

- PASC is a community of families and educators dedicated to student success. We believe that a sound background in science and mathematics is mandatory to student success after school in the 21st century, and that well-rounded, inspired students are the most prepared for success after high school. We strive to develop a unique and supportive community that encourages academic excellence as well as civic and social involvement in both school and local activities.

- PASC is founded, administered and operated using a collaborative student-teacher model, and that partnership is valued and promoted in everything that we do. The objective of Provost Academy South Carolina is to provide a challenging, enriching, and meaningful curriculum that educates and respects the individual student and the diverse community of learners in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.

- We believe in providing students with the tools necessary to meet high academic expectations and achieve academic success, thus building the skills and confidence needed to become intelligent, ethical, responsible, and civic-minded adults.

Our live classroom environment is the 21st century version of a classroom! Students can do almost anything they could in a normal classroom from the comfort of their own home, and with fewer distractions from classmates.

Our live online classroom includes the ability to listen and talk, participate in verbal and written discussions, hear and view lectures and presentations, and learn from an instructors writing on a virtual white board. Student's can even "raise their hand" to ask a question, or add to a discussion. Students can take notes in their personal online notebook, and lectures can be recorded for reference at a later date.

Subjects include:
- English:
- World Languages (Chinese, French & German)
- Science
- Mathematics
- Electives (Health, Chemical Engineering, HTML, JavaTM)