Local Pride: Beaufort-Jasper Academy Wins Prestigious 2024 Palmetto’s Finest School Award

The Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence (BJACE), also known as ACE, has received the 2024 Palmetto’s Finest School award. This award recognizes the school's strong performance and the commitment of its staff, students, and community partners. SCETV announced the award on April 23, selecting BJACE from several South Carolina schools after a detailed evaluation process.

The selection process for Palmetto’s Finest Schools included an application, self-assessment, peer reviews, and two on-site visits. These steps aimed to evaluate schools on student achievement, instructional programs, professional learning communities, and school culture. BJACE, which serves over 350 students from eight high schools in Beaufort and Jasper counties, excelled in these areas.

Founded in 1975, BJACE has been pivotal in career and technical education (CTE) in the Lowcountry. The academy offers 13 CTE programs that lead to industry certifications, preparing students for college and careers. Over the past two years, all BJACE students have successfully continued their education and career preparations after returning to their high schools.

The community and educational leaders have praised the recognition. Dr. Rechel Anderson, Jasper County Superintendent, and Dr. Michael Lovecchio, principal of BJACE, both highlighted the collaborative efforts that contributed to this achievement.

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