Ace, USC Aiken's mascot, greeted members of the inaugural cohort of the Aiken Scholars Academy on their first day of class.
This year marks the beginning of this high school model, which is part of Aiken County Public Schools and is located on USCA's campus.
"We are thrilled to have Aiken Scholars Academy students joining us this year," USCA Chancellor Dr. Sandra Jordan said. "We enthusiastically welcome ASA students to USC Aiken, a special community of scholars at all levels, including each of them. Our campus is small enough that it will soon feel like a second home, where everyone knows their name, but big enough that they can pursue a wide range of interests.
During the first two years, Aiken County Public Schools' educators will teach the scholars. During their junior and senior high school years, the students will be fully immersed into USCA courses. When they graduate from high school, the scholars will already have some college credits.
"Before you know it, they will be fully immersed in USC Aiken classrooms, where they will conduct relevant research, explore new perspectives, and share their insights," Jordan said.
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