High School

LECHS follows the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale. In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, the Principal must certify that the scholar has met the following South Carolina requirements:

• US History
• Government
• Economics
• 1 other Social Studies

Complete a minimum of 120 hours of community and/or school service (30 hours per year)
 

Scholars may begin taking college courses as soon as 10th grade if they meet the following requirements:

• Completion of English I & Geometry (without credit recovery)
• 3.0 GPA (weighted scale)
• Additional academic qualifications (only for GTC)
  • Option #1 - Accuplacer
    • Reading and Writing: 253 or higher on both
    • Math: 267 or higher in all areas
  • Option #2
    • Multiple Measures set by GTC (Legacy minimums for Multiple Measures are 85 or higher) regardless of GTC requirements.

Scholars accepted into the Lion’s DEN magnet program may begin taking college courses as soon as the second semester of 9th grade. In addition to the requirements listed above, scholars in the Lion’s DEN must meet the following:

• 3.5 GPA (weighted scale)
• Be on-track to complete 60+ college credit hours while in high school
• Complete an application with teacher recommendations

Scholars must be proficient (80 or above) in all of their LECHS classes and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Scholars must show other areas of responsibility. Indicators of responsibility include initiative, determination, commitment, discipline, and attendance.

Scholars must also receive positive teacher recommendations.
Once admitted into the Dual Enrollment program, scholars must remain proficient (C or above) in all of their early college classes.

Scholars will be encouraged to take early college classes based on the above guidelines. It is our vision that all scholars participate in Early College classes. It is at the discretion of LECHS to limit the number and type of courses allowed. When scholars are in an Early College class, the rules of LECHS and the college apply. This includes but is not limited to the LECHS dress code. By state law, a scholar has 5 days to drop a semester class. If a LECHS scholar withdraws from a college class after the initial drop date, he/she will receive a “W,” be required to pay for the textbook, and will lose the opportunity to take college classes for at least one semester.
If a LECHS scholar earns a “D” in a college course, the scholar loses the opportunity to take any college courses for at least a semester and must repay and retake the course at his/her own expense. 
In the event a LECHS scholar earns an “F” in a college course, the opportunity will be lost to take any college courses for two  semesters. Scholars must repay and retake the course at his/her own expense.
Seniors that have failed a course and are eligible for graduation must repay the course fee prior to graduation.

When scholars are in a college class, the rules of LECHS and the college's apply. This includes the LECHS dress code.

By state law, a student has 5 days to drop a semester class. If a LECHS scholar withdraws from a college class after the initial drop date, he/she will receive a W, will be required to pay LECHS for the textbook and will lose the opportunity to take college classes for one semester.

If a LECHS scholar earns a “D” in a college course, the scholar loses the opportunity to take any college courses for at least a semester and must retake the course at his/her own expense, pass the course, and meet the above guidelines.

If a LECHS scholar earns an “F” in a college course, the scholar loses the opportunity to take any college course for two semesters and must retake the course at his/her own expense, pass the college course and meet the above guidelines.

Promotion to Grade 10-6 Units (must include one unit of English and one unit of mathematics)

Promotion to Grade 11-12 Units (must include English I and II, two units of mathematics, one science, and one social studies).

Promotion to Grade 12-18 Units (must include three units of English, 3 units of mathematics, two units of science, and two units of social studies).

Homework is an integral part of a quality education. Homework not only provides excellent opportunities for developing good study habits, but also offers the scholar the opportunity to progress beyond the constraints of class time. It provides a framework for the scholar to apply what is being learned on an individual basis. Homework is structured to complete, supplement, and enrich regular class work. It also provides review and reinforcement of a particular skill, topic, or concept.

Scholars are expected to contribute considerable time and effort in completing homework assignments. Homework is an integral part of almost every daily course of study. Parents/guardians should provide surroundings that are conducive to study. Support and encouragement are vital to the scholar for completing assignments proficiently and for developing quality work.

Parents/guardians and scholars must be aware that completion of outside schoolwork may be complicated by participation in extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, and other commitments. The school’s expectation is that the completion of assignments be a high priority for each scholar. High school is, after all, the scholar’s job/work.

Legacy Early College High School follows the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale.

To receive credit for a course a scholar must complete instructional requirements in a satisfactory manner and also must be in compliance with the attendance policy. A scholar who fails to comply will not receive credit for the course.

Grades earned by the scholar are numerical. A scholar’s numerical average is determined by considering each Unit grade along with semester and/or final exams and projects as a certain percentage of the overall course grade. Following are performance levels of the LEC grading scale:

90-100 = Mastery Level
80-89 = Proficiency Level
0-79 = Below Proficiency
(*An average of 85-100 is needed to qualify for the Life Scholarship.)

If a scholar receives below proficiency (0-79) on a major graded assignment, another opportunity will be given to master the material with further instruction through Academic Assistance. Retesting will follow the additional instruction, if a scholar attends Academic Assistance.

Each major grading period is nine weeks in duration. Information regarding scholar progress is issued at the mid-point of each reporting period as well as at the end of each nine weeks. Progress reports are distributed to scholars by their advisors on the dates shown in the LECHS calendar.

Each scholar will conduct a conference with his/her parents and advisor at the end of first and third quarter. The student-led conference provides an opportunity for the scholar to share his/her Individual Learning Plan and overall progress in school. This is an attendance day for all scholars. Scholars are expected to attend the conference in dress code, conduct the conference seriously and share important information from their Individual Learning Plans and progress in school. Scholars will also be given first and third quarter report cards during these conferences.

Parent/guardian/teacher conferences are an important element of successful scholar progress. Parents/guardians may initiate a conference by calling the Guidance Office and making an appointment with the teacher team. When a parent/guardian requests a conference with the teacher team, the team will attempt to arrange a mutually convenient time. Conferences are planned around the team’s schedule and will not interfere with class time. Conferences may not include all team members. Conferences with specific team members should be requested at the time of the call. If a parent/guardian cannot attend a scheduled conference, the school must be notified as far in advance as possible so that another conference time can be arranged.