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Gifted & Talented Focus

Curriculum designed for depth, complexity, and critical thinking.

Culture of Curiosity

Students are encouraged to explore ideas, ask questions, and think independently.

Mission Design Learning

Students engage in interdisciplinary projects where they research, design, and solve real-world problems. Mission Design builds critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

STEAM & Robotics

PSA offers VEX Robotics, where students design, build, and program robots while developing engineering and problem-solving skills.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Mission Design

Mission Design is a signature part of the PSA experience. Students work on long-term, interdisciplinary projects that connect multiple subject areas.

They research real-world issues, develop solutions, and present their work in meaningful ways. This approach strengthens critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

VEX Robotics

Through VEX Robotics, students engage in hands-on STEM learning by designing, building, and programming robots.

Students compete, collaborate, and apply engineering principles in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Characteristics of a PSA Learner

  • Curious and motivated
  • Creative and imaginative
  • Strong problem-solver
  • Independent and self-driven
  • Persistent and focused

Important Considerations

CHARTER SCHOOL INFO

A Statewide Public Charter School

PSA is part of the South Carolina Public Charter School District and serves students from across the state.

As a public charter school, PSA is:

  • tuition-free
  • aligned to state standards
  • flexible in curriculum and instruction
  • governed by a local board