Upper School

The time to define yourself.
At Heathwood, adolescents get consistent, individualized attention from teachers who care. Our academic program has four key elements that distinguish it from other programs:
- A challenging and supportive educational experience that provides an excellent foundation for college.
- Occasions for deep analysis and scholarship—for not simply absorbing knowledge but also contributing to it.
- Opportunities for exploring new interests and passions within an academic structure.
- An environment that emphasizes citizenship and your child’s role in the larger community.
What will you get out of your Heathwood experience?
So how do we foster a love of learning, turning bright young students into thoughtful, successful adults? Through a careful sequencing of core classes, a rich selection of electives and AP courses, the most honored independent school faculty in the state, and a number of signature programs that bring out the best in our students.
Curriculum
At the core of the Upper School experience is a robust, challenging, and student-centered academic curriculum. Implemented by our committed, nurturing faculty, this curriculum makes for an academic program that prepares our students for success in college and throughout their future. Students will be challenged in the traditional disciplines while being offered opportunities to explore newer fields of study and innovative courses.
View Full Upper School Curriculum [Google Doc]
Concentrations
Students with a strong interest in the sciences or the arts can choose one of the following concentrations for additional opportunities.
Honors Science Research Program
The Honors Science and Research program is designed to challenge students academically and provide authentic laboratory experiences that prepare them for future success in the sciences.
Visual Art Concentration
VAC students fulfill all of Heathwood Hall’s normal graduation requirements, but with increased Visual Art requirements and dedicated art-making time outside of class.
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Heathwood graduates are college-ready.
Our students are prepared for the next phase of their academic careers.
We take care to introduce our students and families to a broad range of options—there are over 4000 college options across the country, in Canada, and in the UK.
It is our priority to know each young person as a unique individual and guide them in making informed choices in light their aspirations, ability, style, and strengths.
- College Planning Process
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We recognize that the range of college choices available to each student is directly related to their own effort and individual habits of mind. Therefore, we guide students in taking ownership over their high school education and college planning process, knowing that doing so will maximize the college options that will later become available to them.
The college planning process formally begins in the junior year. A combination of meetings, events and online resources enables students and families to engage thoughtfully in the process:
- Students meet with college counselors one-on one to discuss academic strengths, aspirations, and viable college options.
- Students use Naviance – an online college planning platform – to manage their search and their applications.
- Day and evening programs throughout the year are designed to inform juniors and their families of various aspects of the college process and create excitement for the journey that lies ahead.
- Teachers and advisors communicate regularly with the college counseling staff as they prepare student recommendations.
On a less formal basis, the college counseling office engages freshman and sophomores in developmentally appropriate ways so that they, too, may be inspired to position themselves optimally for a broad range of college options.
Need a transcript?
Please phone your request to our Registrar, Mr. Donnie Bain, at 803-231-7745, or email at dbain@heathwood.org; please include your full name, graduation date, and the address to which your transcript should be sent in your request.
- Information for College Representatives
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Heathwood Hall is welcoming all college-admission representatives back to our campus!
Access Our School Visit Calendar
If you have any questions about on-campus visits to Heathwood, please contact Mrs. Kenetta Dash: kdash@heathwood.org.
Upper School Faculty
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