Lexington SC School District One , School bells start Wednesday Aug 19

Lexington South Carolina School District Lexington One is starting classes Wednesday August 19,2009! Yeah I have some of my freedom back...well almost.

Lexington South Carolina's award winning Lexington one school district is second to none when educating your children in the public schools. They have consistently been placed as the best in the state. Lexington County is busy with plans to help keep the classrooms and Teachers a top notch program. New school and stadiums are being finished and some are still under construction. Look at our current news releases for more information..

The Mission of Lexington One Schools

The mission of Lexington County SC School District One - where caring people academics, the arts and athletics connect - is to enable our students to be thinking, productive, responsible citizens in the global, competitive 21^st century.

Therefore, we will work to create a high-performance learning culture that sets high expectations for every student and provides the environment, instruction and support necessary to ensure that our students are learning and meeting rigorous standards.

The Vision of Lexington One Schools

Lexington County School District One graduates will be self-directed, collaborative, creative and caring learners who will flourish in the global, competitive 21^st century.

Therefore, we will have a high-performance learning culture in which:

• Our students are engaged in high-quality learning.

• All stakeholders accept collective responsibility for the learning of our students.

• Each student receives the personal support necessary to reach his or her goals.

• All staff members are advocates for students and work to eliminate any barriers to learning.

Beliefs

All individuals can and do learn in different ways.

Good teaching is a significant determinant of student achievement.

We can help students believe that they can learn and we can motivate them to exert the necessary effort.

The success of students in the 21^st century is determined by their ability to learn, unlearn and relearn.

High expectations promote higher levels of achievement.

We believe in collective responsibility - distributed accountability - where leadership is shared, stakeholders are engaged in decision making and everyone assumes personal responsibility for student learning.

Schools should be learning communities where professionals collaborate for continuous improvement.

All people have inherent worth and deserve to be treated with respect.

The family is crucial to the development and well-being of the individual.

Education is the responsibility of the entire community.

The success of our democracy depends upon the quality of the public education system.

If looking for a great place to Live with outstanding schools then Lexington South Carolina just may be your choice with family friendly neighborhoods.