Brookland-Cayce High School
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Brookland-Cayce High School in Cayce
, South Carolina is a public high school offering education for grades 9 – 12, serving the surrounding communities of West Columbia
, Cayce
, South Congaree
, Pine Ridge
, and parts of Gaston
.
The school was built in 1932 to serve the students on the side of the Congaree River opposite from the state capitol in Columbia. Additions have been numerous, and the school now spans an entire city block.
Brookland-Cayce High School is a member of the South Carolina High School League in Region V-AAA, has a student body of 1250 pupils, and maintains a faculty/staff of over 125 people. The on-campus facilities now include the district auditorium, a track/football/soccer facility known as "The Cage," a baseball field, a softball field, lighted tennis courts and two gymnasiums. The main gym, known as "The Den,” serves as home to BCHS basketball teams.
Let us sing all hail.
We will pledge allegiance ever
To our school so fine.
Hail to thee, dear Brookland-Cayce,
We'll be ever true.
Loyal hearts and voices always,
Raise this song to you.
Brookland-Cayce High School's mission is to produce graduates who are responsible, resourceful,
contributing citizens, as well as life-long learners. We will accomplish these goals by providing comprehensive and
challenging educational opportunities and by teaching the qualities of self-discipline, honesty, and respect. We will maintain open
lines of communication among administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community in order to monitor student achievement and
make appropriate adjustments when necessary. The goal of Brookland-Cayce High School is to gain further recognition as an outstanding school in South
Carolina through the accomplishments of its students.
For many years it has been a tradition at Brookland-Cayce High
School for students to follow THE BEARCAT WAY. There are
three very simple to remember rules that will keep you out of
trouble and in the right direction in all of your endeavors here at
Brookland-Cayce High School. Here they are:
Do what you are supposed to do
You are in high school and even if there are no teachers around
each of you know the kind of behavior that does and does not
belong at B.C.
Be where you are supposed to be
It is your responsibility to be on time and on task in all your
movements at B.C.
Help anyone when you can
This is the rule that separates BCHS students from the rest.
We have always helped our fellow students, teachers, and
whoever when the need arises. Do your part to keep this
tradition true.
Every Day...The Bearcat Way!
Cayce, South Carolina
Cayce is a city in Lexington and Richland counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, along the Congaree River. The population was 12,150 at the 2000 census...
, South Carolina is a public high school offering education for grades 9 – 12, serving the surrounding communities of West Columbia
West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia is a city in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 13,064 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, Cayce
Cayce, South Carolina
Cayce is a city in Lexington and Richland counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, along the Congaree River. The population was 12,150 at the 2000 census...
, South Congaree
South Congaree, South Carolina
South Congaree is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,266 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge, South Carolina
Pine Ridge is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,593 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Pine Ridge is located at ....
, and parts of Gaston
Gaston, South Carolina
Gaston is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,645 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Gaston is located at ....
.
The school was built in 1932 to serve the students on the side of the Congaree River opposite from the state capitol in Columbia. Additions have been numerous, and the school now spans an entire city block.
Brookland-Cayce High School is a member of the South Carolina High School League in Region V-AAA, has a student body of 1250 pupils, and maintains a faculty/staff of over 125 people. The on-campus facilities now include the district auditorium, a track/football/soccer facility known as "The Cage," a baseball field, a softball field, lighted tennis courts and two gymnasiums. The main gym, known as "The Den,” serves as home to BCHS basketball teams.
Alma mater
Hail to thee, dear Brookland-Cayce,Let us sing all hail.
We will pledge allegiance ever
To our school so fine.
Hail to thee, dear Brookland-Cayce,
We'll be ever true.
Loyal hearts and voices always,
Raise this song to you.
Mission Statement
Brookland-Cayce High School's mission is to produce graduates who are responsible, resourceful,
contributing citizens, as well as life-long learners. We will accomplish these goals by providing comprehensive and
challenging educational opportunities and by teaching the qualities of self-discipline, honesty, and respect. We will maintain open
lines of communication among administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community in order to monitor student achievement and
make appropriate adjustments when necessary. The goal of Brookland-Cayce High School is to gain further recognition as an outstanding school in South
Carolina through the accomplishments of its students.
The Bearcat Way
For many years it has been a tradition at Brookland-Cayce High
School for students to follow THE BEARCAT WAY. There are
three very simple to remember rules that will keep you out of
trouble and in the right direction in all of your endeavors here at
Brookland-Cayce High School. Here they are:
Do what you are supposed to do
You are in high school and even if there are no teachers around
each of you know the kind of behavior that does and does not
belong at B.C.
Be where you are supposed to be
It is your responsibility to be on time and on task in all your
movements at B.C.
Help anyone when you can
This is the rule that separates BCHS students from the rest.
We have always helped our fellow students, teachers, and
whoever when the need arises. Do your part to keep this
tradition true.
Every Day...The Bearcat Way!