(Columbia, SC) – Arts, Innovation, and Media Middle College (AIM HIGH) is redefining high school education in Columbia, South Carolina, by offering an innovative, public hybrid program where every student’s learning journey is uniquely tailored to their needs, interests, and aspirations.
At AIM HIGH, students are at the center of their own educational experience. The school offers personalized artistic development and flexible academic options to foster creativity and critical thinking. Students pursuing careers in fields such as theatre, dance, film, music production, and media arts receive one-on-one mentorship and specialized training to hone their craft, all while completing a challenging and adaptable academic curriculum that respects their individual pace and learning style.
The virtual learning model at AIM HIGH is built with flexibility in mind. Students can complete academic coursework whenever it suits their schedule—whether that’s around rehearsal times, studio sessions, or personal commitments. This approach allows students to fully engage with their artistic development while staying on track with their academic goals, creating a well-rounded learning experience.
Adding to this innovative approach is the AIM HIGH Metaverse, which integrates virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), offering students an immersive, interactive environment to engage with their peers and instructors. Students can create virtual avatars and enter dynamic virtual worlds where they can interact, collaborate, and learn together in real time. This virtual reality experience provides a unique space for students to socialize, build connections, and collaborate on creative projects, further enhancing the sense of community and artistic growth at AIM HIGH.
We are passionate about offering students a personalized experience that takes their unique talents and goals into account. At AIM HIGH, we focus on customizing each student’s path to success—whether they’re aspiring to be a performer, a filmmaker, or an entrepreneur. Our Metaverse offers an entirely new way for students to engage and connect socially, providing opportunities to learn and grow in innovative, virtual environments.
Kristin Greer, Founder of AIM HIGH
What AIM HIGH offers:
- Customized artistic programs in dance, theatre, recording arts, film, & media.
- A flexible academic schedule that allows students to complete virtual learning at their own pace, fitting coursework around their artistic development and other personal commitments.
- An online learning environment that supports students in managing their academic work while staying deeply engaged with their artistic passions.
- An immersive Metaverse where students can create virtual avatars, interact socially with peers and instructors, and collaborate in virtual spaces that enhance creative exploration.
- Personalized tutoring to ensure each student gets the academic support they need.
- College and career pathways that are specifically tailored to each student’s artistic ambitions and career goals, including partnerships with Midlands Technical College for dual-enrollment opportunities.
- An opportunity for students to learn the skills to create their own businesses and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
AIM HIGH is now accepting applications for 9th-10th grade students from Richland 2 and surrounding districts in Columbia, SC.
For more information and to apply, visit letsaimhigh.org/apply.
