• Description
• Mission
• School Beliefs
• Tuition
• Excellence in Education (statistics from OPS Class of 2006)
• Contact Information and Form
• Directions
• Administration and Department Head Information
• Faculty & Staff E-mail Directory
• 2008-2009 Course Guide and Requirements
• Clubs, Organizations, and Committees

Description Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational day school enrolling students in preschool through twelfth grade. Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Mission Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc., seeks to provide a quality education which prepares students to meet the academic demands of college and to lead productive and fulfilling lives in a complex world.

School Beliefs

1. Student learning is the chief priority for our school and the primary focus of decisions impacting our school.
2. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills and apply their learning in meaningful contexts.
3. Curriculum and instruction should provide a variety of learning experiences through diversity in course offerings, in teaching methods, and in evaluation techniques.
4. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
5. Challenging expectations increase individual student performance.
6. A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
7. Students’ social maturation is enhanced by stressing the importance of responsibility and respect, and emotional growth is fostered by encouraging self-discipline and self-respect.
8. Students should participate in programs which promote physical fitness, healthy living, and good sportsmanship.
9. Students’ self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among teachers, administrators, staff, students, and parents.
10. Students’ social, emotional, and moral education is reinforced through a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, special assemblies, and daily devotions.
11. Teachers, administrators, staff, students, and parents share the responsibility for advancing our school’s mission.

*Other fees include: (1)An annual $100 building fee due with enrollment contract with a building fee cap of $500 per child (2) $75 new student application fee

Scholarships Awarded:

Austin Way Scholarships: Awarded to one student in Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School, based on academics and financial need (no application available)

Wannamaker and Wallace, Dede Bullard, Tommy Wannamaker, and Robert Boyd Wannamaker Scholarships: Academic scholarships for grades 9-12 awarded by faculty selection (no application available)

Financial aid: based on application and financial need through funds set by Board of Directors.

Mr. L.R. Connor:

Mr. Connor was employed at Orangeburg Prep since 1975. He was serving as Administrator at the Lower Campus until he suffered a stroke in the early Spring of 2000. He had planned to retire in May, 2000. He is now a patient at Life Care of Columbia on Faraway Lane. If you would like to contact him, please use the following address: Mr. L.R. Connor, c/o Rose Blackstone, 3035 Stepp Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29204. Ms. Blackstone is Mr. Connor's sister. It is best to send mail through her. If you have any direct questions about Mr. Connor, please call her at 803/787-2578.

 

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