Hilton Head Preparatory School (HHP) is a private school for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It belongs to the South Carolina Independent Schools Association. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. It is the only school on Hilton Head Island to be accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools. Its enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year was 450 students. Over fifty percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees in their subject area.[1]
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Hilton Head Prep is located on Hilton Head Island, which has a population of approximately 34,000.[2] The school is located on 8 Fox Grape Road, just inside of the Ocean Gate into Sea Pines Resort.[3]
Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to educate college-bound students in a safe environment. Instilling personal integrity is central to our educational purpose. We strive to prepare a diverse population of qualified students for academic challenges, for a successful college experience, and for rewarding lives
In 1977, Tony Blanton became headmaster, and both Anne Ellis and Rich Basirico joined the MRA staff, Ellis in the 1977-78 school year and Basirico in 1978-79.
Headmaster-Dr. Anthony Kandel
Head of Upper School-Nathan Stevens
Head of Middle School-Ron Simmons
Head of Lower School- Nancy Foy
Hilton Head Prep offers educational opportunities for all students. All core classes have Honors and College Prep classes with the former being more difficult. The Upper School also offers 13 Advanced Placement courses. In Middle School, students are required to take one trimester of P.E. each year.[4]
The Upper School school day consists of seven 45-minute periods with three minutes in between classes, a 20-minute break and a twenty-five-minute lunch. The school day is shortened on Fridays, with 37-minute periods and a longer break, but no lunch.
| Periods | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | |
| 2 | 10:30 | |
| 3 | 11 | |
| 4 | 11:30 | |
| 5 | 12 | |
The athletic program at Prep has greater than 75% participation of the student body with many student-athletes participating in multiple sports.[5] The Prep Booster Club led by Prep parents, also actively supports the athletic program.[6]
Rivals: Hilton Head Christian - Historically in basketball, recently in football, and in soccer.