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About
What is the Alternative School?
South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy is an online alternative education campus serving South Carolina students in grades 9–12 who have experienced significant barriers to success in traditional programs.
Offering a high level of flexibility and support as well as personalized learning plans, our school aims to empower students between the ages of 16 and 21* to:
South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy students follow a traditional school calendar and have access to great socialization opportunities, clubs, and activities, designed to help them make connections while pursuing their interests.
* Students must meet eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Why the Alternative Program Might Be Right for Your Student
Participation in this alternative path is limited to high school students under the age of 22* who need unique support, including those who:
- Are at risk of not completing graduation requirements before they exceed allowable age limits
- Are at least one grade level behind their cohort age group
- Have experienced crises that significantly interfere with their academic progress
- Have difficulty succeeding in a traditional brick-and-mortar school setting
How It Works
It’s Not Too Late to Earn a High School Diploma
Our 24-credit pathway offers students the opportunity to earn a traditional high school diploma. Along with a high level of personalized attention, students benefit from:
Individualized instruction and progression plans meant to meet the unique needs of every child
Daily pacing tailored to their needs with the ability to take multiple courses per day or block course work in individual subject areas
The ability to complete additional hours of schoolwork during the week or weekends to earn credits more quickly or catch up for graduation
Flexible paths that allow them to focus on areas of need without retaking lessons they already understand
Built For You
The Difference Between the Alternative and Traditional School
Traditional
Academic History
Students who have generally stayed on track with their peers and are set to graduate within a traditional timeline.
Required Student Age
Best for on-track students
Grade Levels Served
K-12
Instructional Model
Traditional semester-based instructional model with students working on all courses each day
Courseload
Approximately 4 per Semester
NCAA Eligibility
NCAA eligible
Alternative
Academic History
Students who are at least one grade level behind and/or experience crises that significantly interfere with their academic progress in a traditional program.
Required Student Age
Ages 16–21
Grade Levels Served
Grades 9–12
Instructional Model
Personalized learning paths allow students to either work on multiple courses daily or focus intensively on fewer subjects to accelerate completion. Diagnostic, adaptive, and prescriptive tools are used to tailor instruction, ensuring students spend time where it’s needed most.
Courseload
Flexible courseload
NCAA Eligibility
Not NCAA eligible
Ready to Join South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy?
We proudly serve at-risk students in grades 9-12 across South Carolina who meet specific requirements. Check whether your student is eligible for enrollment.
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