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56 SAVANNAHCHAMBER.COM M O V I N G H E R E Innovation in Education The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System provides students with innovative academic opportunities, college and career-ready programs and improved facility offerings. FROM SCHOOL TO THE WORLD: ALL STUDENTS ARE PREPARED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS As the 10th largest public school system in Georgia, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System SCCPSS offers a diverse range of academic options and programs. Students receive high- quality educational experi- ences from highly ualified staff providing teaching and learning experiences that align with college and career readiness. Each year, students from the public school system enter the world of work in area businesses and industries, or continue their educational aspira- tions at some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation. SCCPSS boasts national award-winning schools, two National Blue Ribbon Schools, two National Green Ribbon Schools, two Georgia Lighthouse Schools to Watch, three STEMcertified and the first STEAMcertified elementary school (Heard Elementary). COLLEGE AND CAREER READY Making sure that all students are prepared for a productive future starts by setting the foundation for success in college or a career. SCCPSS edu- cators work to ensure students graduate with a strong understanding of career options and col- legiate pathways. Career Pathways are a series of related courses and experiences designed to provide rigorous academic and technical content with seamless transitions for every high school student to obtain college and career success, which may include skills development, certificates or articulated college credit. POWERFUL PENNIES The Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) M AY H O W A R D E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L S AVA N N A H - C H AT H A M C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S Y S T E M S AVA N N A H - C H AT H A M C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S Y S T E M S AVA N N A H - C H AT H A M C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S Y S T E M S AVA N N A H - C H AT H A M C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S Y S T E M