Upper School Calendar
Upper School Entrance Testing
February 8, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Upper School lobby
Entrance testing for all incoming students for the 2020-21 school year.
Mr. Falcon Pageant
February 27, 2020
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Campus
Mr. Falcon is a male pageant that includes four contestants from grades 9-12. The contestants compete to see who has the most school spirit in order to hoist the Mr. Falcon trophy! All proceeds from the night go to the University of South Carolina's Dance Marathon and they donate them to the Prisma Health Children's Hospital.
ERB Testing - Grades 9-10
March 10, 2020
Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.
ERB Testing - Grades 9-10
March 11, 2020
Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.
ERB Testing - Grades 9-10
March 12, 2020
Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.
ACT Test Day - JUNIORS Only
March 24, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Juniors can take the ACT at BLS during the school day. Registration information will go out by email or contact Amanda Harmon with questions.
Cost: $45.50
SAT Test Day - JUNIORS Only
March 25, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Juniors can take the SAT at BLS during the school day. Registration information will go out by email or contact Amanda Harmon with questions.
Cost: $49.50
Senior Retreat
March 26, 2020 - March 27, 2020
Look Up Lodge Christian Camp, 100 Look Up Lodge Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, USA
Time to Leave: 6:30 a.m. on Thursday
Return: 3:30 p.m. on Friday
Prom
April 25, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: Juniors arrive at 6:20 p.m. and Seniors arrive at 6:40 p.m.
Location: BLS Gymnasium
Prom is a required social event for all Ben Lippen juniors and seniors. It is a tradition for juniors to honor out seniors one last time before they graduate. There is no additional cost for Ben Lippen students. Dress code guidelines can be found in the Student Life Handbook on the Ben Lippen website.
Guitar Recital & Art Show
May 1, 2020
Time: Art Display is 6:30 p.m. and Recital is 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center - SAR Campus
The Guitar Recital and Art Show is an event intended to display the various talents and levels of our guitar and art students. Art will be displayed in the lobby and includes painting, sculpture, pottery, and drawing. Guitar students will perform. Performances include guitar ensembles, soloists, and a bluegrass band.
This event is free of charge and the whole school is encouraged to come out and support BLS's aspiring young musicians and artists. We hope to see you there!
AP US Government and Politics Exam
May 4, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m.
AP Calculus AB / BC Exam
May 5, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m.
AP English Literature & Composition Exam
May 6, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m.
AP Chemistry Exam
May 7, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m.
AP US History Exam
May 8, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m.
AP Biology Exam
May 11, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m.
AP Environmental Science Exam
May 11, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 11:30 a.m.
AP English Language and Composition Exam
May 13, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m.
AP Statistics Exam
May 15, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Candlelight Service
May 21, 2020
5250 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Shandon Baptist Church
Ben Lippen's Baccalaureate Service
Senior Graduation
May 22, 2020
5250 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Shandon Baptist Church