Savannah Chamber

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 experiences from highly qualified 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 aspirations 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 and one STEAM- certified and three STEM-certified elementary schools. COLLEGE AND CAREER READY 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. There are opportunities for skills development, certificates and college credit. SCCPSS offers all 17 of the Georgia Department of Education pathways and has obtained the Economic Development Partnership Designation from GaDOE and the Georgia Economic Developers Association. The Development Partnership Designation recognizes districts that exemplify best practices and behaviors to support economic development, strengthen their programs, and align education with vital regional industries. Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education 912.395.6765 sccpss.com POWERFUL PENNIES The Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) provides for the construction of new schools, security upgrades, investments in new technology, and facility improvements. In 2025, voters approved ESPLOST V, which extends the already-existing 1% sales tax designated for public school capital projects. Plans include a new high school and athletic complex for rapidly growing western Chatham County, a renovation of the district's central office to create space for a student learning center to house a new architectural design and historic preservation pathway, new facilities for Windsor Forest Elementary and the STEM Academy, along with improvements for the district's charter schools. ESPLOST dollars also have provided a valued resource in paying down previously incurred bond debt. EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, gifted programs, STEM Education, Career Pathways and college credit programs are growing in popularity. Innovative teaching tools that focus on literacy and math are also helping students excel in all curriculum areas. TECHNOLOGY Educators throughout SCCPSS use instructional technology to bring teaching to life. Digital resources enhance instruction and provide support for teaching practices that are student-centered, inventive and engaging. Interactive instructional models coupled with project-based learning and initiatives are providing students with the tools they will need to be successful in college and their careers. Choice Programs SCCPSS Choice Programs provide challenging courses supportive of college and career readiness. With programs start- ing in elementary school and continuing through high school, students are exposed to quality academic experiences in medi- cine, logistics, global studies, the sciences, technology, engineer- ing, mathematics, criminal justice, visual and performing arts and more. Programs are offered at various schools across the district and are available by application for all students. Parents can find a full list of programs at sccpss. com. Applications will be avail- able in 2027 for the 2027-2028 school year. 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. S A V A 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 56 SAVANNAHCHAMBER.COM M O V I N G H E R E

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