Carlos McDougal M.ed

The Darlington County School District (DCSD) believes in challenging students and pushing their boundaries through classroom and life experiences, rigorous standards, and innovative teaching. The DCSD is a countywide district serving more than 10,000 students in 23 schools. All schools and the district are fully accredited on the state and national level by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools/AdvancED and the S.C. Department of Education. The DCSD provides challenging educational experiences for all children. In addition to regular classes, DCSD offers elementary and middle school magnet programs in the arts, sciences, mathematics, and technology. Three high schools offer academic magnet programs, including a top-ranked STEM school, an early college/dual-degree program, and an International Baccalaureate Programme. Students who struggle academically find help through our interventionists and computer-assisted learning. Darlington County School District is committed to providing a technology-rich education by providing a fully connected educational environment. The DCSD provides 1-to-1 personal computing devices for every student, K-12. Our robotics programs enhance STEM offerings while providing students with new ways to explore science, math, technology, and engineering. Our district also offers computer-based programs to evaluate and differentiate instruction, online coursework, and/or online credit-recovery tools for our students. The DCSD has an unwavering commitment to our teachers and administrators, providing them with the technology, training and support they need to create successful academic environments.