Elementary School

The curriculum at LECES is considered to be all the experiences that a scholar has while at school. Subject areas taught include: English Language Arts (English, reading, spelling, writing, and speaking), mathematics, science, social studies, health, art, music, and physical education.  Special efforts are made to meet the individual needs of our scholars through individualized instruction, small group instruction, and the use of technological devices. Our school has clearly defined learning objectives following the South Carolina State Standards for College and Career Readiness. We will strive to create a school atmosphere in which every scholar can find success through hard work.

ELA- Expeditionary Learning:

• K-2: Core Module Lessons, Reading Foundations Block, Learning Labs (as applicable)
• 3-4: Core Module Lessons, Additional Language Learning Block
• Personalized Learning: Compass, RAZ-Kids, Independent Reading
• Small-Group Intervention: Leveled Literacy Instruction (LLI)

Math- Eureka

• Core Lessons including fact fluency, problem solving, math modeling including the use of manipulatives/pictures, and mathematical explanations
• Personalized Learning: Khan Academy and Zearn 
• Small-Group Intervention: Zearn, Manipulative Practice, Guided Math Approach

Independent Work Stations

• Independent work stations incorporating independent activities for core concepts that incorporate ELA standards and applications

STEAM Lab

• Provides hands on learning to connect classroom instruction to application

Library

• Provides expansion upon Social Studies topics and additional research blocks for more in depth exploration of content topics

• NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP): Provides normative data on scholars’ current skill levels in ELA and Math as compared to grade level peers
• DRA2 (K): Early literacy assessment for foundational literacy skills
• Amplify Reading 3D (1-4): Determines scholars’ reading level based on Fountas and Pinnell reading continuum
• Expeditionary Learning and Eureka Assessments: Provide authentic assessments on grade level standards based on the lessons taught in class
• Interim Assessments (K-4): Assesses scholar mastery of standards taught throughout the school year and used to predict mastery level on SCReady
• DIBELS/Running Records: Progress monitoring tools used to track scholar progress in-between major assessment points in the school year

Identification

• Scholars are identified formally for the Gifted and Talented Program in the Fall of 2nd Grade through the South Carolina CogAT/ITBS Assessments.
• Scholars in 5k-4th are also identified as accelerated through formative assessments such as Amplify Reading 3D and MAP as well as teacher recommendations.
• We look at a scholar’s academic/intellectual ability as well as artistic potential in functioning at a high performance level.
• Programs Offered:
• Enrichment opportunities for GT identified children and other scholars excelling in certain subjects/areas in all grades 1st-4th.
• Pull-out lessons with Instructional Leaders
• In class personalized learning opportunities
• Strings and Percussion Ensembles
• Afterschool clubs TBD

The Scholar Services Team at Legacy Early College Elementary School consists of the scholar services counselor, school social worker, and school psychologist. The goal of this team is to provide scholars with knowledge and support in the areas of academic deficiencies, personal, social, and emotional development, to promote positive mental health, and to assist scholars in acquiring and using life skills. This is accomplished through a comprehensive support program including individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom lessons. Additionally, our team provides teacher and parent consulting on an as-needed basis. Our scholar services team may be contacted through our school office at 864-214-1600.

As we continue to grow as a community we are shifting the way we are doing supplies. This year we will be using a communal supply area for teachers. Teachers will be able to go to a common space and get the necessary items needed to foster a high functioning and rigorous classroom environment for their scholars.

With scholars in mind these are the items we are in need of:

• Expo Dry Erase Markers (Black Thick and Black Thin)
• Lysol Wipes
• Tissue Boxes
• Hand Sanitizer
• Composition Notebooks

We currently have a large supply of writing paper and pencils and do not need these items at this time. As other classroom materials become a need, teachers will reach out to ask for support.