Programs
Academics
At Pickens County School District (PCSD), we are dedicated to our mission to educate our students in a safe and fiscally responsible environment. We also are committed to our vision of "Graduation and Life Preparation for All" and that all students will learn to their full potential. We know that a high school diploma is critical for today’s students, but a diploma alone is not enough to ensure success after high school. With that in mind, our goal is to ensure that all PCSD students are prepared to pursue their chosen paths — whether they are enrolled, enlisted, or employed — and to succeed on those paths after high school.
Academics
At Pickens County School District (PCSD), we are dedicated to our mission to educate our students in a safe and fiscally responsible environment. We also are committed to our vision of "Graduation and Life Preparation for All" and that all students will learn to their full potential. We know that a high school diploma is critical for today’s students, but a diploma alone is not enough to ensure success after high school. With that in mind, our goal is to ensure that all PCSD students are prepared to pursue their chosen paths — whether they are enrolled, enlisted, or employed — and to succeed on those paths after high school.
Athletics
Pickens County School District offers a robust Athletics program. Through athletics, students learn essential life skills such as teamwork, self-discipline, self-confidence, hard work and fair play. These programs promote physical and mental wellness, positive self-image, and students typically have higher grade-point averages, better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems.
CTAE
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs allow students to apply mathematics, science, and communication competencies in laboratory and occupational settings that develop specific technical skills applicable in broad concentration areas. CTAE at Pickens High School aims to engage students in cutting-edge, grade-appropriate career exploration and preparation opportunities that set them up to excel in postsecondary education and productive careers.
Fine Arts
Fine arts instruction at Pickens County School District is standards-driven, sequential, substantive, and comprehensive. Our curriculum encourages and supports the performing arts, the visual arts and all phases of the theatre arts. The arts are a significant and enduring aspect of cultural heritage; in addition, they provide a means of understanding human ideals and aspirations.
School Advisory Council
Local School Councils (LSC) were established as a result of Georgia's A+ Education Reform Act of 2000. This legislation required that all schools in Georgia establish Local Councils by October 1, 2003. The purpose of the LSC is to bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult educational problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process.
Athletics
Pickens County School District offers a robust Athletics program. Through athletics, students learn essential life skills such as teamwork, self-discipline, self-confidence, hard work and fair play. These programs promote physical and mental wellness, positive self-image, and students typically have higher grade-point averages, better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems.
CTAE
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs allow students to apply mathematics, science, and communication competencies in laboratory and occupational settings that develop specific technical skills applicable in broad concentration areas. CTAE at Pickens High School aims to engage students in cutting-edge, grade-appropriate career exploration and preparation opportunities that set them up to excel in postsecondary education and productive careers.
Fine Arts
Fine arts instruction at Pickens County School District is standards-driven, sequential, substantive, and comprehensive. Our curriculum encourages and supports the performing arts, the visual arts and all phases of the theatre arts. The arts are a significant and enduring aspect of cultural heritage; in addition, they provide a means of understanding human ideals and aspirations.
School Advisory Council
Local School Councils (LSC) were established as a result of Georgia's A+ Education Reform Act of 2000. This legislation required that all schools in Georgia establish Local Councils by October 1, 2003. The purpose of the LSC is to bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult educational problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process.