Conway, SC – I hope everyone had a great spring break and is ready to get back to work! We only have six weeks left in our school year and we need tp make sure we finish our mission strong.  

Prior to going on spring break, we had an Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18. Our Student Counsel put out more than 400 Easter eggs full of candy out in front of the school. It was a lot of fun and the students enjoyed all the eggs and candy. 

Here are some photos ...


 

 

This past Saturday, ACA defended its championship as it won the Ground Zone Dragon Boat races as they competed against other Horry County Schools. It was a great day and our students had fun. Enjoy some of the photos from that event!

 

College Finals This and next week!

USCL Final Exams: 4/30 - 5/7
HGTC  Final Exams: 5/1

Remember, if a student gets a 69 or below they will have to pay for the course. USCL is $275 and HGTC is $525. Check with your son or daughter to make sure they are passing. They can show you their grade on their tablets. 

After their college classes are finished they is no need for students to come to those classes. If they still have high school classes they are still expected to attend those classes until the end of the year. 

ACA School Board Election

This week we will have a school board election. There will be an email sent to you to vote. The ballot will be sent to the email address we have on file for you in Powerschool. You will get one vote per child you have at ACA. So if you have one student you will get one vote. If you have three children, you will get three votes. 

The election starts tomorrow, April 29, and closes May 1sat 4 p.m.

Prom! ACA Prom 2025 – Parent Information

We are excited to announce that Atlantic Collegiate Academy's Prom 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the beautiful Bucksville Hall at the Thompson Family Farm. This year's theme is "Tuscan Nights" and promises an unforgettable evening of elegance and celebration.

Ticket Information:

Tickets will be available for purchase through the ticketing link. Pricing will increase over time, so we encourage early purchase.

• Senior Only Tickets $45: April 3 - May 17
• Early Bird Tickets $50: April 7 - 30
• General Tickets $60: May 1 - 11
• Last Minute Tickets $75: May 12 - 17

Who Can Attend:

• Sophomores through Seniors are welcome to attend.
• Freshmen may attend if they receive an invitation.
• If a student plans to bring a guest from another school, they must complete the required guest form, available in the front office.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding prom, please don't hesitate to contact the school directly. We look forward to a magical evening for our students! 

Parent Visitors

Parents as well as all other visitors during the school day at ACA must check in with Ms. VonCannon at the front desk before entering the main school building.

Students Sign Out

ACA is an open campus but if students are going to leave the school they have to sign out. Please remind your student that they have to sign out when they leave. 

Parent Forum and School Tour

We have our next Parent Forum this Wednesday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m. Please inform parents who might be interested and want to learn more about ACA. We also will continue to have school tours on Fridays at 1 p.m. There is a very limited number of spaces remaining at ACA for the 2025-26 school year.

EOCEP Test Dates

At the end of the school year, South Carolina requires a mandatory End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) testing. The EOCEP is worth 20% of the final grade in the course. This year's EOCEP tests are in English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History.  English II has two parts, a Writing test and a Reading test. The dates for our EOCEP are May 14 for the English Writing test, May 27 for first period classes, May 28 for second period classes, May 29 for third period classes and May 30 for fourth period classes. Makeup EOCEP tests will be on June 2-3. If you have these courses please plan to be in town and come to school on these days. 

Tuesday, May 27	Wednesday, May 28	Thursday, May 29	Friday, May 30
1st and 5th period	2st and 6th period	3nd and 7th period	4th and 8th period
8:00-8:30 review	8:00-8:30 review	8:00-8:30 review	8:00-8:30 review
Break 8:30 to 8:35	Break 8:30 to 8:35	Break 8:30 to 8:35	Break 8:30 to 8:35
EOC 8:35-10:45	EOC 8:35-10:45	EOC 8:35-10:45	EOC 8:35-10:45
2nd and 6th period 10:48 review	3nd and 7th period 10:48 review	4th and 8th period 10:48 review	1st and 5th period 10:48 hand in tablets

Chrome Book and Charger Collections 

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to inform you about our annual device collection process. All student tablets and their chargers must be returned to the school as part of our year-end procedures.

Collection Dates: May 6-9 (for students who only have dual enrollment classes), May 30 (all students), and June 2-6 (students who need a device for make-up testing or are absent)
Items to Return: Student device AND charging cable/adapter

Important Reminders

1. Device Condition Assessment: All devices will be inspected for damage upon return. If damage is found that exceeds normal wear and tear, repair charges may be applied to your account.

2. Missing Chargers: Students who do not return their original charger will be assessed a $30 replacement fee.

3. Outstanding Fees can be paid on you Myschoolbucks account. Any outstanding technology fees must be paid before the end of the school year. Unpaid fees may affect schedule distribution for the 2025-26 school year. As a reminder, to graduate there can not be an outstanding balance on your account. 

4. Summer Classes: If a student is taking a summer class and needs a device to complete that class, they will need to sign out a device for the summer and return it at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. 

If your student is not returning to Atlantic Collegiate Academy next year, all school property must be returned promptly to avoid any delays in transcript processing.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain our technology resources. If you have any questions about the device collection process, please contact our Technology Department at cshucoski@acaarmada.org

Guidance Information

Freshman Students and Parents: IGP meetings have begun and must be complete by May 9. These mandatory meetings are roughly 15 minutes long and take place in person with Mrs. Douglas. In the meeting, we discuss course offerings for rising sophomores. If you are unable to attend in person with your student, we will attempt to reach you by phone. Please use the link here to sign up!
 
Slots fill up quickly! If you need a certain date/time that is unavailable, or have any questions, please email Mrs. Douglas.

Juniors & Seniors
Did you know HGTC offers FREE personal counseling services for their students? Check out this link for more information.
 
Sophomores: If you have not scheduled your IGP meeting with Mrs. Douglas, please email her as soon as possible to set up a date and time.
 
In need of long-term therapy? Check out Beach Counseling and Wellness Group of SC.
 
Seniors: If you have not ordered your Cap & Gown for Graduation, please see Mary VonCannon.

Dual Enrollment Information

The last day for classes:

USCL: April 28

HGTC: April 30

Final Exam schedule:

USCL: April 30 - May 7

HGTC: May 1-6

This Friday is B week for DE classes.

Baseball Fundraiser

 
About Atlantic Collegiate Academy: Atlantic Collegiate Academy (ACA), located in Conway, S.C., serves high school students in a safe, small and family-centered setting. Our students seek the opportunity and challenge of rigorous curriculum, high academic standards and elite athletics while also earning up to two years of college credit. ACA serves students in grades 9-12 using an honors curriculum in 9th and 10 grades with a dual enrollment curriculum in 11th and 12th grades. Learn more about ACA by visiting our website at AtlanticCollegiate.Academy and by following us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.