Tybee island maritime academy (TIMA) creates a supportive, highly involved, learning community that promotes the highest academic achievement through a maritime, career-focused, project-based curriculum centered on the natural and historical context of tybee island and the surrounding savannah AREA. TIMA guides students in the development of character and academic potential through a rigorous, content-RICH, hands-on, project-based curriculum. TIMA includes character enrichment combined with a focus on skill development leading to successful career opportunities available in the savannah AREA.