White Knoll Middle School is operated by the Lexington School District One. The school, located in West Columbia, S.C., offers classes from grades six through eight. It provides instruction in a variety of academic areas, including language arts, design and modeling, physical and health education, creative dance, social studies, home arts, life science, math, science, Spanish and world history. White Knoll Middle School has math and literacy coaches who co-teach with classroom instructors and provide demonstration lectures. The school offers a variety of small group discussions and classroom activities for students. It also offers guidance services for students by trained counselors. The school has a media center and career library to help students with a range of learning and technology resources.
Pontiac Elementary School is a professional development facility located in Elgin, S.C. Its art programs focus on critical thinking skills and creativity. The school s physical education courses offer a range of sports and games. Pontiac Elementary School also emphasizes technology integration and provides Dell computers for classroom assignments and projects. Its parent-teacher organization conducts fundraisers to support campus activities. The school also offers speech and language therapy services that include various aspects of communication, such as articulation, expressive language and fluency. It additionally provides a reading recovery program for students who need extra assistance to become independent readers. Pontiac Elementary School has an enrollment of more than 700 students in kindergarten through grade five.
Pelion Elementary School enrolls more than 1,000 students in grades kindergarten through five and is located in Pelion, S.C. It provides a safe and nurturing learning environment where students apply problem-solving strategies learned through written, oral and experiential applications in the classroom. The subjects cover core curricular areas, including language arts, mathematics, social studies and science. The school provides more than 25 computers in its media center. Its teachers and parent have collaborated with community agencies to develop and implement an integrated educational program for all students. It encourages all students to participate in extracurricular activities, such as its band and student council, and sports, such as basketball, volleyball and softball. Pelion Elementary School is a part of the Lexington School District.
