Lexington Elementary School 2020-2021

An International Baccalaureate World School

Established 1985 116 Azalea Drive

Lexington, SC 29072 (803)821-4000

https://schools.lexington1.net/LES

THIS IS WHO WE ARE

Demographics

Asian 34 Hispanic/Latino 40 African American 157 Two or More Races 51 American Indian or White 387 Alaska Native 2 128 with disabilities

37% free & reduced lunch

47 Teachers

671 Students

35 Support

Staff

Lexington Elementary School completed the five year IB evaluation and received it’s reauthorization through 2026. This past year we had 18 staff members complete the

Primary Years Programme Level 1 training. At Lexington Elementary we focus on the following areas during IB instruction and South Carolina standards implementation.

Transdisciplinary Themes

Who We Are Where We are in Place and Time

How We Express Ourselves How the World Works

How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet

Approaches To Learning

Self-Management Skills Social Skills

Communication Skills Research Skills Thinking Skills

Learner Profiles

2 School

Counselors

The mission of Lexington Elementary School, in partnership with our community,

is to develop in an enriched learning environment, life-long learners for the ever-changing

world, who demonstrate the International Baccalaureate attributes and attitudes

of responsible citizens in a global society .

●Balanced ●Caring ●Communicator ●Inquirer ●Knowledgeable

●Open-minded ●Principled ●Reflective ●Risk-Taker ●Thinker

LES Curriculum Models for 2020-21

● Math & Readers Workshop Model

● Lexington One Units of Study

● International Baccalaureate Programme

of Inquiry

LES Technology Improvements for 2020-21

● K-2 One-to-One iPads

● 3-5 One-to-One Chromebooks

LES Related Arts Highlights for 2020-21

● 1st Annual Turkey Trot

● Annual Field Day

● Virtual Winter Concert

● Virtual Art Show

● Music in our Schools Month Celebration

Facility Improvements for 2020-21

● New Canopy at the Back of the School

● New Playfield “on the Hill”

● New Entrance adjacent to Route 6

● New Outdoor Dining Areas

● New School Murals

● Renovated Nature Trail

We want to send a big Wildcat Shout-Out to our PTA, our School Board,

Scout Troop 425, and the Town of Lexington for all their assistance in making

our school a better place.

This infographic is used by the

LES School Improvement Council in accordance with South

Carolina law to share information on the school’s progress

on various goals and objectives, the work of the SIC,

and other accomplishments during the

2020-2021 school year.

Elected Members

Frederick Carter Alicia Cohen

Mary Ashley Rodriguez Ariadna Teal Jerry Teal, III Ashlee Young

Appointed Members

Shaun Hudson Ron Williams

Ted Zee

Ex-Officio Members

Timothy Carnahan Alicia Prezzy

LES School Improvement Council

2020-2021