Programs Accepting Applications for 2025-2026

Programs Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year

Note: Submission of an application does NOT guarantee entry into programs.

STEM Magnet Program at West Florence

Students who have high interest and aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering and who have the ability and willingness to commit to a challenging academic program are encouraged to apply for the West Florence High School STEM Magnet Program. Entrance criteria have been established for admission to the school as a means of promoting student success. The criteria includes a review of grades, positive behavior traits, and attendance. Multiple criteria will be used for determining the potential for success in the program. The completed application must be submitted by March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Learn more or apply at westflorence.f1s.org/stem

Applications open on January 10, 2025, and the deadline to apply is March 7, 2025, at 4 PM

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STEAM Magnet Program at Carver Elementary

Students who have a high interest and aptitude in science and who have the ability and

willingness to commit to a challenging academic program are encouraged to apply to Carver Elementary STEAM Magnet School. Learn more or apply at carver.f1s.org/steam 

Applications open on January 6, 2025, and the deadline to apply is February 14, 2025. 

 

 

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Montessori at McLaurin Elementary

Montessori education is education for life by addressing the needs of the whole human being – spiritually, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Physically, children move from concrete

hands-on and sensory experiences to abstract levels of cognition. Mentally and emotionally through learning about physical and cultural geography and the fundamental needs of man, plants, and animals students discover the interconnectedness and interdependence of all life.

Apply for our Montessori program for the 2025-2026 school year: https://bit.ly/4jbiaeP

Applications open on January 10, 2025, and the deadline to apply is February 14, 2025. 

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Language Immersion at Delmae Elementary

Our Spanish Language Immersion Program allows students to acquire a second language while further developing their native language. Providing the opportunity to learn a second language ensures that our students are growing to become responsible, productive members of our global community.  

Through our dual language program, students are immersed in the Spanish language while following the same South Carolina standards and guidelines as all other students, giving students an opportunity to become bilingual citizens in our global community.  Students spend 50% of their day learning grade level content in the area of ELA in English, and the other 50% learning grade level content in the areas of math, science, and social studies in Spanish. 

We are accepting applications for 5K students for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the 5K Spanish Language Immersion Program at Delmae Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/4fUjqjY. 

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IB/MYP at Williams Middle School and Wilson High School

 

Application for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB/MYP) for Williams Middle School (grades 6 - 8) and Wilson High School (grades 9 - 10) is open! This application is for the 2025-2026 school year. Submission of an application does not guarantee entry into the MYP program.

Applicants are responsible for submitting this application and notifying teachers of recommendations. Test scores, transcripts, etc are handled and processed by district staff.

Learn more or apply at f1s.org/ib 

The application deadline is January 8, 2025

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Florence 1 Center for the Arts at South Florence High School

The Florence 1 Center for the Arts focuses on fostering creativity and innovation, providing a supportive learning environment that encourages students to explore their artistic interests with confidence and curiosity. By integrating technology and hands-on experiences, we offer a dynamic education that prepares students for the future, empowering them to express their unique voices across various arts disciplines.

It offers opportunities in 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘂𝘀, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮, 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, enhancing arts education across the curriculum. F1CA prepares students for competitive university admissions.

Learn more or apply at SouthFlorence.f1s.org/f1ca 

The deadline to apply is January 16, 2025.

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Fine Arts Academy at Southside Middle School

The Fine Arts and Technology Academy provides opportunities for students to participate in rigorous coursework of their chosen disciplines. Students have the ability to specialize in band, chorus, dance, digital/media arts, orchestra, photography, piano, theater, and visual art. Through this program, students are provided experiences to work with like-minded peers, professionals in the field, and receive training to benefit the development of their craft. Students are also given extra opportunities for performance and skill development both inside and outside of the classroom.

The Fine Arts Academy at Southside Middle School offers opportunities in band, chorus vocal music, dance, digital and media arts, orchestra, photography, guitar, piano, theatre, and visual arts. 

Learn more or apply at southside.f1s.org/finearts

The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025.