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High School (9-12)
In high school, we offer a rigorous college and career preparatory program which includes Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-enrollment options. Our primary goal in high school is to help our students build a foundation for success and prepare them to pursue fulfilling lives in our dynamic world.
The high school experience extends far beyond the classroom walls. Outside the class, learning is made relevant through self-directed learning, experiential learning, and service learning, as well as extracurriculars in the arts, athletics, and student organizations.
Please see the summer reading document attached for the 26-27 school year. Students in every grade level are provided with several recommended books that have links for parents to review. Should a student wish to read another book, they may as long as it falls under that grade level's selected genre. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Tooman at dtooman@bridgesprep.org
Dear Bridges Preparatory School Middle/High School Students and Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with opportunities to rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most. As we begin another exciting school year together, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to both our returning families and those joining the Bridges Prep community for the first time.
This year marks my sixth year serving as Principal at Bridges Preparatory School, and I continue to feel incredibly honored to lead a school community that is committed to excellence, growth, and meaningful relationships. Over the past six years, I have had the privilege of watching our students achieve remarkable accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom, and I remain inspired each day by their resilience, determination, and potential.
At Bridges Prep, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of student success. Building meaningful connections with our students and families remains one of my highest priorities. When students know they are valued, supported, and challenged, they are more likely to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication and working together as partners to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.
Creating and sustaining a positive school culture is equally important. We strive to foster an environment where every student feels welcomed, respected, safe, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Our school is built on mutual respect, kindness, accountability, and a shared commitment to learning. Every member of our school community plays an important role in making Bridges Prep a place where students are excited to learn and proud to belong.
As we begin this new year, we will continue to hold high expectations for every student. We believe all students are capable of achieving great things when they are challenged, supported, and encouraged to persevere. Academic excellence, personal responsibility, integrity, and respect for others will continue to be the standards that guide our work each day. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing engaging learning experiences while helping students develop the skills and character necessary for success in college, careers, and life.
I encourage every student to become involved, take advantage of the many opportunities available at Bridges Prep, and embrace new challenges with confidence. Whether through academics, athletics, fine arts, clubs, or service, there are countless ways to grow, lead, and make a positive impact on our school community.
Thank you for the trust you place in us as partners in your child's education. I look forward to another outstanding year filled with learning, growth, and achievement. Together, we will continue to build a school culture where every student is known, challenged, supported, and inspired to succeed.
I am excited to welcome everyone back to campus and look forward to seeing all that we will accomplish together during the 2026–2027 school year.
Go Buccaneers!
Daniel Tooman
6-12 Principal
Bridges Preparatory School has partnered with the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM).
Through this partnership, BPS high school students are able to enroll in the GSSM Accelerate program. This program is an intensive, three-year program for high school students interested in careers in engineering, or a related field.
The Accelerate classes are offered virtually and are supplemented by in-person summer learning experiences, labs, and research opportunities. Students are expected to complete the program requirements in addition to their regular coursework.
Through this program, students have the opportunity to graduate high school with as many as 39 semester hours of college credit. In addition to the dual enrollment course offerings, students have the opportunity to take honors electives in specific engineering specializations, such as biomedical, aerospace, and environmental engineering.
The Bridges Preparatory School Parent/Student Handbook is available to all students and their families, and it is their responsibility to be familiar with its contents. The primary purpose of the handbook is to provide information related to all aspects of student life, as well as policies and regulations applicable to BPS students and their families.
2026-27 Parent/Student Handbook
BPS reserves the right to alter the policies and regulations stated in the Parent/Student Handbook, and every effort will be made to keep parents and students advised of changes.
IMPORTANT! Parents, please make sure to have your child at the school on time for testing. All exams will begin at 8:15 am. Students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices will be collected and returned after testing is complete. Parents, please consider that doctors’ appointments and other out-of-school functions should not be scheduled during testing hours.
NEW! Student and Parent Resources web page— This web page is available to assist parents who are individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA (https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources).
Foreign language translations of Individual Student Reports (ISRs) and the Parent and Student Brochures are available to parents directly from this web page.