Trinity Collegiate School
| Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School | |
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5001 Hoffmeyer Road , 29532 | |
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| Type | Private, College Preparatory School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Independent, Christian |
| Established | 1995 |
| Headmaster | Ed Hoffman |
| Grades | 7 - 12 |
| Color(s) | Blue, Black, and White |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Website | http://www.trinitybyrnes.org |
Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School (TBCS) is a co-educational college-preparatory middle and high school located between Darlington, South Carolina and Florence, South Carolina. The school is on a 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus southwest of Florence and serves students in the Pee Dee region of northeast South Carolina. Trinity-Byrnes is the top college preparatory school in the Pee Dee area, with strong academics and arts programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools, AdvancED, and the South Carolina Independent Schools Association. The school's motto is: "Loyalty, Honor, Perseverance", which reflects the school's goal to educate well-rounded young people and prepare them for life ahead. The school serves about 250 students from grades 7 - 12.
Academics
Trinity-Byrnes is a college preparatory school that has a rigorous and flexible course schedule for each student. TBCS requires each student to take at least one of each of the core classes (math, science, history/geography, English). Each student must also take at least one foreign language. The school offers Latin, French, and Spanish. 12 Advanced Placement courses are also offered.
English
English 7, English 1, English 2, American Literature, British Literature, Senior Literature and Composition, AP Literature, AP Language.
Mathematics
Math 7, Math 8, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus, AP Statistics.
History/Social Studies
World Geography, United States and South Carolina History, World History, Modern European History, Economics, U.S. Government, Modern Middle East & European History, Global Studies, Comparative World Religions, Psychology (Honors & AP), AP Comparative International Government, AP European History, AP US History
Science
Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Marine Biology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics
Arts
TBCS emphasizes the fine arts. The school offers drama, art, and music as electives.
- Middle & High School Drama
- Middle & High School Dance
- Middle & High School Music
- Studio Art 1, 2, & 3
- Photography
Technology
TBCS is moving towards more technology-related electives. They offer Robotics, iForce, Computer Science, and AP Computer Science.
Athletics
Trinity-Byrnes has one of the top athletic programs in SCISA. The school is in SCISA Class 2A. TBCS' athletic goal is to educate student-athletes who show sportsmanship and perseverance. TBCS offers 16 sports at the Varsity and Junior Varsity level. Every student is expected but not required to participate in at least one sport.
- Girls' Sports: Cross Country, Varsity and JV Volleyball, Cheerleading, Swimming, Tennis, JV and Varsity Basketball, Soccer, Track, Varsity and JV Softball, Sporting Clays, Equestrian.
- Boys' Sports: Cross Country, Varsity and JV Football, Swimming, Middle School and JV and Varsity Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Varsity and JV Baseball, Sporting Clays, Golf.
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Notable alumni
- William Robert Rhea - killed in the tragic fire at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.[1]
- Anna Perry- Miss South Carolina 2008, participated in Miss America contest.
References
- ^ Scott, Sam; Anahad O'Connor (2007-10-31). "Students' Dreams Ended in Rush of Morning Fire". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
http://www.scnow.com/news/local/article_42aff34e-eb17-578e-9e87-471eac061ebf.html