ELEMENTARY Lexington One serves all qualified academically gifted and talented students in the E.A.G.L.E. program, “Educational Activities Geared for Learning Excellence,” beginning in grade three.  The mission of gifted education is to maximize the potential of gifted and talented students by providing academic and artistic programs and services that match the unique characteristics and needs of these students.  The EAGLE program seeks to develop talent, provide depth of study, set an appropriate pace for instruction, integrate complexity into the curriculum and show students how to deal with issues of significance.  Identified gifted students spend a specific amount of instructional time each week with an EAGLE teacher.  These high ability students are actively engaged in an accelerated and enriched curriculum.

MIDDLE  SCHOOL  Academically gifted and talented students in grades six through eight are served through honors classes in reading/language arts and/or mathematics.  Students who meet the criteria for placement into these classes are served in the area(s) of their academic strength(s).  These subjects are accelerated and taught with greater rigor, depth, and complexity.  Those students who desire more extensive gifted services may choose to participate in a variety of after-school activities which vary by school. 

HIGH SCHOOL  Academically gifted and talented students in grades nine through twelve who meet the requirements of the selected program may participate in honors classes or Advanced Placement courses. Students may also participate in a variety of academic activities and opportunities which vary at each high school. Six Centers for Advanced Study located throughout the district provide students with focused knowledge and skills at the advanced level. Students from all of the district’s high schools are eligible to apply to and participate in these centers:

*The Center for Advanced Agribusiness Research located at Pelion High 

*The Center for Advanced STEM Studies at Lexington Technology Center

*The Center for Law and Global Policy Development at River Bluff High 

*The Center for Media Arts, Design and Production at River Bluff High

*The Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies at White Knoll High

*The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Lexington High

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BAND - The Lexington One Bands offer students the opportunity to perform in a variety of wind and percussion ensembles, including middle and high school concert band, marching band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, and chamber groups. Our programs have high standards for success and participate in regional, state, and national events. Our band programs are an integral part of their schools and communities, performing multiple times each year at sporting events, concerts, ceremonies, and community festivals. Our band programs aim to prepare students for college and career readiness through the development of musical performance skills, teamwork, self-discipline, and esprit de corps.

CHORUS - The Lexington One Choral programs offer students the opportunity to sing in large and small ensembles including groups such as chorus, chorale, and show choir.  Our students and programs have earned local, state, and national recognition and awards.  Focusing on musical literacy, vocal technique, as well as solo and ensemble singing,  we strive to develop life long musicians who are producers and consumers of the arts.

DANCE - The Lexington One Dance Programs offer students to the opportunity to grow in their knowledge and ability in the various types of dance.  From basic to advanced, ballet to modern, our students  shine in their ability to communicate emotion and energy through dance techniques and skills. Earning recognitions and awards locally, statewide, and nationally, our programs strive to provide students a solid foundation while encouraging them to be creative and work as productive team members in preparing  for the future.

MEDIA ARTS - The Center for Media Arts, Design, and Production at River Bluff High School offers students the opportunity to craft works that link technological skill to their creative energies. The Center offers experiences in music technology and recording, television and video production, and digital photography. The Center is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors in Lexington One. Students spend a total of a half day within the Center each semester.

THEATRE - Our theatre programs aim to prepare students for college and career readiness through the development of performance skills, technical skills, and an emphasis on real world application.  Middle School Theatre Programs strive to provide students a strong foundation in skills and technique.  Not only do our students grow in their knowledge of the Theatre Arts, they also have the opportunity for stage time at each of our middle schools.  Lexington One High School Theatre Programs offer students the opportunity to enroll in Theatre 1, Theatre 2, Theatre 3 Honors, Theatre 4 Honors, Musical Theatre, and Technical Theatre which provide a challenging curriculum where students are held to high standards for success. Advanced technical students can receive more in-depth training at our Center for Media Arts, Design and Production housed at RBHS. Our award-winning programs have represented Lexington 1 at the state, national, and international levels in both performance and technical theatre. Lexington 1 Theatre Programs are an integral part of our communities, performing multiple times a year for the public, including district-wide children’s outreach programs.

ORCHESTRA - Middle School Orchestra is considered one  student exploratory (elective) subjects at their school. Students meet each day for approximately 45 minutes. Some of the middle schools have after school ensemble programs and/or weekly help sessions. The orchestra students perform at their school's Winter and Spring Concerts. Other performances may incude Fall/Pumpkin Patch, Veterans Day Concerts, and many others. In addition to concerts, orchestras participate in Orchestra Performance Assessment and at other Festivals determined by each director. Additional opportunties are available for students including District Honors Orchestra, Summer Orchestra Camp, SC Solo & Ensemble, and Tri-District Arts Consortium. Middle School is a time of fast progress and fun. Musicians are encouraged to practice hard and get involved!

High School Orchestra - Our programs have high standards for success and participate in regional, state, and national events. Our  programs are an integral part of their schools and communities, performing multiple times each year. Our orchestra programs aim to prepare students for college and career readiness through the development of musical performance skills, teamwork, and self-discipline.

VISUAL ARTS - Lexington One Middle Level Visual Art offers students courses that provide a variety of opportunities for students to grapple with and explore the world of art through the development of creativity, self-expression, and communication. We believe that at the beginning of middle school, students should be exposed to a variety of media and the atmosphere should be one that encourages experimentation and exploration. The latter part of middle school art asks students to tackle personal growth and a deeper understanding of media and techniques, while continuing to study techniques, art history, and how art relates to their world today.  

Lexington One High School Visual Arts Teachers believe that an education in Visual Arts assist in developing the personal, intellectual, and vocational development of any student. Through coursework in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art and much more, we grow a student’s visual literacy, critical thinking and problem solving skills to a standard of Excellence. Our teachers are award winning educators as well as artistic professionals involved in the culture of creativity both locally and globally.