C.A. Johnson Preparatory Academy
2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Telephone: 803/253-7092
Principal: Kathie Greer
Assistant Principal: Dr. Ronald Stroman

Visit our web page at johnson.rcsd1.org

ENROLLMENT: 631
GENERAL LOCATION: Urban Columbia
MASCOT: Green Hornet
SCHOOL COLORS: Green & Gold
GRADES: 9-12
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Advanced Academic Program (AAP)

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

Dual Credit Program with Benedict College

Orchestra, chorus, marching band, concert band
Dance program
Computerized remedial and enrichment labs (NovaNet)

Air Force Junior ROTC

Advisor/Advisee Program

Benedict Academy (summer program for rising 9th graders)

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
Service: Student Council, Class Councils, AFJROTC Drill Team, Ladies of Elegance, Men of Distinction, Helping Hands, African-American History Club

Scholastic: National Honor Society, W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society, Academic Bowl Team, FBLA, FCCLA, Math and Science Club, SAT Team

Performing & Visual Arts:   Art Club, Gospel Choir, Dance Team, Drama Club, Band Club

Publications: Yearbook, Literary Magazine, Hornet's Buss (school newsletter)

Other: Intramurals, Step Team, Pep Club, Broadcast Club, Chess and Checkers Club

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Honor Roll Assembly

Recognition for attendance and grades

Golden Hornet Award for good citizenship

Senior Class Hall of Fame

Special awards for excellence

FACULTY INFORMATION:
75% have master's degrees
Low turnover

UNIQUE ASSETS:
One of the top 10 Air Force Junior ROTC drill teams in the area.
Award-winning dance club

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Adopt-A-School Program

High Performance Partnership with BellSouth

Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)

School Improvement Council (SIC)
Band Boosters

Athletic Boosters

DIRECTIONS:
Leaving S.A.B., turn left on Laurel St., proceed on Laurel St. to Two-Notch Rd, turn left on Two-Notch Rd. Travel approximately five (5) blocks and turn on Chestnut St. (2nd traffic light). Travel three (3) blocks