The SOAR Academy
https://bit.ly/WHS_SOAR
Westwood High School
180 Turkey Farm Road ๐ Blythewood, SC 29016
Faculty Director: Dr. Angela Hill
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The Scholars of Academic Rigor (SOAR) Honors Academy is for qualified Westwood High School Redhawks seeking to further bridge the gap between high school expectations and university-level research and academic standards. SOAR is our AP Capstoneโข program. The Academy is led by Dr. Angela Hill who is also a teacher in the program.ย
Use this website to learn more!ย The information accessible on this site is outlined and explained below.ย ย
Congratulations to the SOAR Class of 2026!
Congratulations to the SOAR Class of 2026!
Are you a current SOAR Scholar or Parent/Guardian? These links are for you!
Are you a current SOAR Scholar or Parent/Guardian? These links are for you!
SOAR Scholars must connect through Google Classroom!
The SOAR Google Classroom is accessible by SOAR Scholars only and is an invitation only set of resources, updates, and assignments. If you are a current SOAR Scholar, you should have received an invitation visible in email and in the Google Classroom.
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Choose a pathway to SOAR graduation!
There are two pathways to graduation.ย Both require a 3.5/4.0 GPA, AP Seminar and AP Research, additional university level work, and completion of assigned enrichment activities. However, there is some flexibility regarding meeting the requirements for additional college level coursework through AP and/or Dual Enrollment courses.ย
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Who are you as a researcher?
The SOARing Summer Seven is the summer assignment for SOAR scholars for 2026. It is NOT a typical assignment list, so students should read carefully, and fear not!
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Do you need to learn more or are you interested in applying to SOAR? These links are for you!
Do you need to learn more or are you interested in applying to SOAR? These links are for you!
What is The SOAR Academy?
The SOAR program places emphasis on expanding the readiness of high school graduates to develop strong, university-level research skills.ย Do you thinkย you would like to challenge yourself through SOAR?
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How do students apply to be considered for SOAR?
Typically, a SOAR application window will open once in the fall and once in the spring of a current school year.ย There is a special Summer 2026 application window.
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