University School of the Lowcountry’s annual Pi Day celebration is a beloved tradition hosted by the USL Math Faculty and led by the Math Department Chair, Nicole Brockman.
Each year, this annual tradition gets sillier, messier, and the most memorable.
Enjoy this fun video of the 2023 Pi Day pie-eating contest.
Some quick insights into Math at University School of the Lowcountry.
(1) Incredible Teachers
Of our three Math teachers, two are South Carolina State Teachers of the Year. A student at USL can progress from Pre-Algebra to Calculus and only be taught by teachers of national caliber!
(2) Individual and School Success
8 State Championships in Middle School Math.
1 State High School Math Championship – and 4 runner-up finishes.
From a pool of students 1/8 to 1/10 the size of the largest schools, University School’s students consistently rival the best individuals and teams from any independent school.
(3) Fun and High Expectations
Our Math faculty are demanding but also fun.
We foster a love of recreational math by seeking and sharing games, puzzles, and more with our students. This includes a hallmark Pi Day celebration that is silly and beloved. It culminates in a Pi(e) making and eating contest that is a true highlight of the year for our entire community.
(4) Individualized (So Challenging and Not Boring)
University School’s Math program places students where they should be and challenges them to learn and soar. This means USL can have 5th graders in Algebra, 7th graders in Geometry, 9th graders in Pre-Calculus, etc.
(5) Knowing Our Students Well, including in Math, and Guiding Them Forward
We feature a critical principle for Math across all divisions at University School. Our faculty watch for gaps in knowledge—and then address them. As we evaluate new students, our faculty will tailor an individualized learning program to eliminate the gaps in their expected foundation of mathematical knowledge. It is amazing, and this is an example of the flexibility and high standards that are the hallmark of University School of the Lowcountry.
