LLCS Academic Program

A PLATINUM SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING DEFINED

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge, The Buck Institute for Learning http://www.bie.org/about/what_pbl 

llcs goes beyond the standard

The LLCS Educational Program is a rigorous academic plan that reflects the mission and vision of the school through an instructional model provided by the LLCS Academic Goals and Objectives.  From these Goals and Objectives, the LEAD Curriculum Framework has been developed, and provides a curricular program that entails quarterly themes and project-based learning strategies. This plan will include challenging, authentic, and meaningful lessons that will inspire and elevate each student’s thinking and reasoning levels to exceptional heights.  The LEAD Curriculum Framework is correlated to the SC Academic Standards (SCAS) adopted by the SC State Board of Education. Using The Standards as a foundation, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) as a tool, this academic plan will construct an exciting and exquisite curricular framework for learning. The components of the LLCS Educational Program are:

LLCS CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The LEAD Curriculum Framework is a custom curriculum written for LLCS that is facilitated using Project-Based Learning (PBL) strategies.  There are four themes through which three projects are completed in each quarter.  The “Inquiry Platform” projects of the LEAD Curriculum Frameworks are research and writing, authentic experience, and service learning.  Project concepts are based on real world scenarios making the learning relevant and meaningful.  Grouping strategies are implemented in which students build communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem solving skills.  Instruction is facilitated by the teacher, however learning is very student-centered encouraging lasting impressions resulting in positive intrinsic behavioral and academic development.  The LEAD Curriculum Framework is designed to be cross-curricular integrating South Carolina College and Career Readiness Standards for all grade levels. 

The LEAD Curriculum Quarterly Themes are:

L – Lowcountry Regional Awareness

E – Environmental Issues and Stewardship

A – the Arts

D – Debate, Collaborate, Negotiate



llcs pbl in practice

Watch the video here to see PBL in Practice through LLCS Alumni, Jayla Washington's CTE Story, "Produce for All."

CTE stands for Career and Technical Education. LLCS has several CTE programs on our campus.  Our CTE programs include: Agriculture, Information Technology, Hospitality & Tourism/Culinary Arts, Leadership, and Digital Art and Design.

Jayla is an Alumni here at LLCS and she is part of one of our CTE program-Agriculture, she is also Our first State Degree recipient and State Officer Candidate.

HIGH SCHOOL ECONOMICS PROJECT   |   LEAD (L) Curriculum Focus: Lowcountry Regional Awareness

First, choose a NEW MODEL car or truck, then “build and price” a new model with varying terms and interest rates. If offered, save a fact sheet or brochure about your selected new car so you will have the info in a brochure image.Record your research on the Worksheet found on Google Docs. Next, you will look at a USED MODEL of the car you are interested in purchasing, including certified used models and leasing options.  

This new option should be within 5 years of present year and should be the as close to the same model as the new car you selected. You will also review warranty information on the vehicle. Record your research on the Worksheet found on Google Docs. *If offered, save a fact sheet or brochure about your selected new car so you will have the info in a brochure image (Research). After completing the worksheet, summarize the activity in a reflective presentation that includes your conclusion about which vehicle-purchasing option is best for you. Print out the completed Worksheet & Reflective Essay (Authentic Experience). Be careful about providing your email address or other contact information to auto dealerships, whose sales staff may contact you repeatedly.   Last, compile the information and give it to a family member who is trying to purchase a car. Copies of the compiled information will also be available in the school library for students and teachers who are in the market for a car (Service Learning)

Driving Question: What is my best option for purchasing a vehicle? 

SECOND GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT   |   LEAD (E) Curriculum Focus: Environmental Issues and Stewardship

Driving Question: How does the government impact my life and my community? 

EIGHTH GRADE MATH PROJECT   |   LEAD (A) Curriculum Focus: The Arts

Driving Question: Why is it helpful to write and represent numbers in different ways?  How can I use the properties of integer exponents to simplify algebraic and numeric expressions? 

EIGHTH GRADE MATH PROJECT   |   LEAD (A) Curriculum Focus: The Arts

Driving Question: Why is it helpful to write and represent numbers in different ways?  How can I use the properties of integer exponents to simplify algebraic and numeric expressions? 

llcs pbl in ACTION

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LLCS SWAMP NEWS

Student-Produced by the LLCS Newspaper Team Monthly. Click the image to see the full edition! 

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Questions about Project-Based Learning at LLCS?  Call 843-889-5527