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New to the forum... was surprised to see # of people with same dilemma. Our family of 5 is transferring from Indiana to the Charleston area. These forums have been helpful, but I'm still debating between Summerville & Mt Pleasant. Just when I decide (based on responses) on one, I see a comment to go for the other. It sounds like the school systems are comparable, (Wando & Summerville H.S.), but you can get more home for the $ in Summerville... so, I'll ask a couple of questions I've not yet seen: My daughters play soccer and basketball, and one would like to pursue a career in acting. Does this in anyway make one area stronger than the other? I would also like to find a church with a great youth group for them. Thanks so much for any help!
Both areas have a tremendous amount of churches and church youth groups available. There's really no way to select one over the other in that category.
So we move to Girls Soccer. Wando High School girls team, in Mt. Pleasant are currently ranked #1 I believe. They seem to have an excellent girls program over there and plenty of facilities available to them for tournaments and the like.
Here's the athletic page for Wando Wando Athletics (http://www.wandohigh.com/athletics/index.htm - broken link) .
Also, Wando seems to have a very good reputation for it's Performing Arts, Drama Dept., and classes/clubs. I'd check into their page as well to be sure. Wando High Drama
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Summerville High School has an outstanding athletic program. The varsity football team is ranked in the top 25 in the nation. SHS offers top-notch academic and student life opportunities that feature four foreign languages, 11 Advanced Placement course options and 48 student clubs and organizations, including drama. There is something for everyone! Summerville High School - SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (broken link)
Summerville also has a local theater with performances from The Flowertown Players that is open to the community to encourage and promote the performing arts. Home Page - The Flowertown Players (broken link)
New to the forum... was surprised to see # of people with same dilemma. Our family of 5 is transferring from Indiana to the Charleston area. These forums have been helpful, but I'm still debating between Summerville & Mt Pleasant. Just when I decide (based on responses) on one, I see a comment to go for the other. It sounds like the school systems are comparable, (Wando & Summerville H.S.), but you can get more home for the $ in Summerville... so, I'll ask a couple of questions I've not yet seen: My daughters play soccer and basketball, and one would like to pursue a career in acting. Does this in anyway make one area stronger than the other? I would also like to find a church with a great youth group for them. Thanks so much for any help!
Just one quick thought: If the temperature in the summer makes a difference to you I think Mount Pleasant may be cooler because it gets the sea breezes -at least that is what I gather. I haven't personally experienced summer weather yet in the Charleston area because I'm waiting to sell my house before I move down there.
There could be a higher price for the sea breeze and that will be higher insurance due to being closer to the ocean in respect to hurricanes. I know nothing about what the differences are but it is worth looking into and could be a consideration.
I know your daugher is important to you and that is not to be ignored. But, when she goes off to University in a couple of years make sure it is what YOU want because it is you that is going to have to live with the decision for years to come...
The mention about breezes (or the lack thereof) in Summerville has been brought up before, so this summer I made sure to pay particular attention to it. I can assure you that Summerville had many breezes during the summer, in fact, it was quite frequent. So I do not believe that living in Summerville is any less breezy or hotter than anywhere else in the Charleston metro area.
Sorry to hear you've had such a rough time and have developed a general dislike of the entire Charleston area. I wish you good luck in moving back west.
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