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Dorchester School District Two - Summerville, South Carolina

Visit Dorchester School District Two at https://www.ddtwo.org/DO for more information. SC Report Cards: https://www.screportcards.com/overvie... Dorchester School District Two is committed to providing opportunities for students to ensure they possess world class skills and knowledge that prepare them to be college and career ready. These goals parallel the tenets of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate and shape the rigorous and relevant curriculum and innovative programing in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school district reached a milestone this year in the expansion of high school Career and Technology Education (CATE). A new CATE wing was opened at Summerville High School housing a new culinary arts program and engineering. With more than 5,500 students enrolled in CATE programs this year at the three high schools, our schools strive to prepare students to be a driving force for economic development in our region. A second CATE wing is under construction at Summerville High School for a new Manufacturing cluster that will provide 21st century learning environments for students and will open in the next school year. Expanded CATE courses were offered at the other high schools this year providing classrooms and lab facilities for Culinary Arts, Media Arts, Horticulture, Health Science, Industrial Technology, Sports Medicine, Photography, and Engineering career clusters. These expanded facilities will provide comprehensive programs to prepare students for career opportunities in the high growth industries and businesses in the region. Through robust partnerships with local industries and institutions of higher learning, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs have expanded dramatically at every level. Joseph R. Pye Elementary School earned the distinction of being selected as a P21 Exemplar School for 2016-2017 by the national Partnership for 21st Century Learning in recognition of their 21st century learning practices in preparing students for success in college, career, and life. In the Dorchester District Two Early College Program, 56 students graduated with an Associate Degree from Trident Technical College, as well as a high school diploma. The 2018 graduating classes of 1,690 students were offered a total of $43,548.153 in scholarships, a new district record. As reported on the 2017 South Carolina report card, Dorchester School District Two achieved a graduation rate of 86.0. Recognized as a school system of excellence, Dorchester School District Two has been awarded district-wide National Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Our schools have a proven history of offering excellent programs in academics, athletics and the arts. Twelve district schools have earned the prestigious Palmetto’s Finest Award as being among the best schools in the state. The JROTC programs at all three high schools received Distinguished Unit Awards from their branches of the military. The Ashley Ridge High School Model United Nations Team won the prestigious Winthrop Cup and Summerville High School won the Secretariat Award. Fort Dorchester High School won the Jefferson Awards Foundation Gold Service Award and was named the Most Outstanding School in the Lowcountry. The outstanding fine arts programs available in all district schools have garnered state and national awards, including the Kennedy Center Creative Ticket Award on three separate occasions. The district received the national designation of 2018 Best Community for Music Education in recognition of its outstanding commitment to music education. Parent and community involvement is a critical component in the success of our schools. All schools have active PTA/PTSAs and active business partner programs that provide thousands of volunteers and numerous resources. Fort Dorchester Elementary School PTA received the State Board of Education’s 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of their outstanding parent involvement program. Flowertown Elementary was designated a National PTA School of Excellence for initiatives to involve all parents in the education of their children. In a collaboration with community members and businesses, all schools in Dorchester School District Two participated in the MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness program to promote health and wellness for students and staff. Working together with parents, taxpayers, businesses, faith-based organizations, and elected officials, we provide the real-world knowledge our students need to be productive members of society and successful citizens.