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Education

Quality of Life in Dorchester County Begins with Teaching & Learning
S ummerville and Dorchester County School District Two, which not only received district- the top schools in the state. High standards and the

Most Summerville students reside in Dorchester
outstanding achievements of District Two make it one
residents support lifelong learning
from pre-school to turning the tassel
of excellence from the AdvancED Accreditation
and beyond. Dorchester County is serviced by two wide national accreditation as a quality school system of the fastest growing districts in the state.
Fifteen elementary schools, six middle schools,

school districts: Dorchester School District Two and Commission, but also received an absolute rating of three high schools and an alternative program serve a
Dorchester School District Four, as well as many Excellent on the last report card ratings issued. This is total of 26,000 students in Dorchester School District
local private schools that offer both religious and a distinction only 27 of the total 84 districts in the state Two. The community approved a School Improvement
secular curricula. received. Twelve schools have earned the distinction Referendum in 2012 allotting the district $179 million
Preparing students for the 21st century workforce of being a SC Palmetto’s Finest School as one of for capital improvements over five years. Funds
shapes the vision in Dorchester School District Two. from the referendum supported the creation of three
Through innovative programs and state-of- the-art elementary schools that opened in August 2016, the
facilities, the school district strives to serve the needs new Rollings Middle School of the Arts that opened in
of all students. One of the exciting new programs is a After high school, there are a August 2018, and major expansions and renovations
manufacturing career cluster created in partnership plethora of higher education at several existing schools. These projects include
with regional industries, colleges, and community additions at all three high schools for expanded Career
groups to create a pipeline for students into the opportunities from local and Technology Education programs.
growing manufacturing industry. This program will be With the goal to become a world-class school
housed in a state-of-the-art facility under construction universities to technical district, Dorchester School District Two follows the
at Summerville High. In addition, the district is colleges, making it convenient 2013-2018 Education Plan, “Priorities for Performance.”
partnering with the City of North Charleston to build an This strategic plan was created by a diverse group
aquatic center to serve students and the community. to earn a post-secondary of individuals from both the school system and the
This facility is tentatively set to start construction in community, demonstrating the value of collaboration
2018 with the grand opening in August 2019. certificate or degree. between the educational community and parents to

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