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Senior Scholars are students who have been enrolled in a Beaufort County School District high school for a minimum of three consecutive semesters by the second semester of the senior year, and who have maintained a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average or higher, are ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes, and earned the equivalent of an 85 percent grade or higher in college prep courses, an 80 percent grade or higher in honors courses, and a 75 percent grade or higher in advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or dual enrollment courses in all quarters of their high school career.
The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA) Board selected Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Superintendent Frank Rodriguez, Ph.D. as Superintendent of the Year (5A/4A) for “creating a distinctive school and/or district climate and culture for athletics through leadership, engagement and interaction having a positive influence on interscholastic athletics. And, for demonstrating a willingness to ‘Go Above and Beyond’ for athletes and athletic programs.”
The first forum will be held in the Bluffton High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. The second will be held in the Beaufort High School small auditorium at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1
“These students have shown phenomenal potential, as their selection as Junior Scholars demonstrates,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. “I know they will work hard on achieving their potential, and it will be our educators’ joy to support them on this journey.”
“As we plan for the upcoming school year, we believe it’s essential to hear from our families, staff, and community members,” said Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez.
Beaufort County School District students have won 56 Southeast regional recognitions in the 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. (Please see attached for a sampling of the Gold Key award-winning artwork.)
“We want parents to know that Beaufort County School District is the best choice for their children,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. “Our offerings are extensive, innovative, and engaging. There’s something to match every student’s interests and future career plans.”
Students in each 2025-2026 cohort will earn both high school and college credit for completing TCL classes taught by TCL instructors. Dual enrollment classes are free to district students. Uniquely, BCSD Tides students will complete the program as a cohort beginning in ninth grade and can graduate high school with two associate degrees and a technical certificate from TCL.
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