Proposed K-12 Charter School
for Charleston County Residents
Charter Application Year 2025 -2026
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A Partner of the College of Charleston's Grice Marine Laboratory
Friends of Coastal SC
Contributor of Marine Science curriculum, visiting classroom instructors, and field trips.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Ace Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve
Contributor of staff training, resources, joint planning of community events, and field trips.
WELCOME
Thank you for visiting our site! Coastal Shores Academy Charter School is an exciting Marine Science infused kindergarten through twelfth grade charter school proposed for Charleston County. This school choice option integrates best practices in methodology and curriculum with a comprehensive, inclusive program tailored to meet the personalized needs of students with neurodevelopmental disorders that includes integrated support for multilingual learners.
We need your help to bring this innovative school to the Charleston area. Please show your interest by submitting a letter of support and/or complete the brief interest survey. We look forward to collaborating with you and your scholars!
Grice Marine Laboratory Contributor to the Marine Science Lab Programming at Coastal Shores Academy and the provider of services through its Coral Program.
VISION
Coastal Shores Academy aims to inspire and equip all students to reach their fullest potential. Our goal is to ensure that students can independently and confidently navigate life after high school, pursuing post-secondary and career paths attaining to opportunities driven by their passions without the limitations caused by insufficient preparation.
MISSION
CSA will empower students to reach their highest academic potential by employing a dynamic, comprehensive systems approach. Our program is specifically designed to address the diverse needs of students with a neurodevelopmental disorder which will include the integration of specialized support to aid the success of multilingual learners. We strive to build a rigorous, marine science–focused learning environment that prioritizes both academic excellence as well as the mental health and well-being of every student. Through the infusing of best practices in social-emotional learning and executive functioning, we equip students with essential skills necessary for academic success preparing them to achieve college, career, and citizenship readiness. At CSA, we cultivate an atmosphere where both learners and staff look forward to coming to school every day.
KEY PROGRAM FEATURES
Best Practices in Methodology and Curriculum
Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Opportunities
College and Career Readiness Program
Parent-School Collaboration
Specialized, Personalized Instruction
SEL and Executive Functioning Programs
Formative and Summative Assessments
Strategic Community Partnerships
Problem-/Project-based Learning
School-wide Practices
* PBIS/Restorative Justice
* 2-way Handheld Translation Devices
* Hand Signals
* Classroom Set-up
Flexible Seating
Calming Corners
Wrap-around
Support Services
Post-high School
"Success Plan"
STUDENT PRE-ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
Do you have a student who could benefit from our program? Please complete this pre-enrollment form. Coastal Shores Academy (CSA) is a free nontraditional public school option. The school has not been approved by a sponsor at this time. Once an authorizer has approved the charter, your student will be fully enrolled. Any K12 student in Charleston County can apply to CSA. If the number of applicants exceeds available seats, South Carolina law requires that enrollment preference be granted to students whose backgrounds directly relate to the school’s stated mission. In this event, students with a neurodevelopmental disorder will be enrolled first. In accordance with South Carolina law, students will be granted full enrollment following the completion of the required screening process. Students who acquire a seat through the lottery will have to submit the current IEP or paperwork from a medical doctor specifying the disorder. CSA will maintain a waitlist. All students are eligible. South Carolina charter schools adhere to non-discrimination policies that prohibit discrimination based on various factors, including race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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