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Our Mission
Laurence Manning Academy was founded in 1972 on the commitment to providing students in grades K3 through 12 with a high quality education within a safe, friendly, and morally rich environment. Over 35 years later, Laurence Manning Academy continues to prepare our students to successfully work, lead, live, and play in the ever-changing landscape of the new millennium.
Laurence Manning’s family of dedicated and energetic faculty, staff, and administrators offers a learning environment that promotes student growth at all levels of instruction. Laurence Manning students receive a quality education as well as a personal experience that enables the development of the whole person. Laurence Manning encourages its students not only to set academic goals for themselves, but also to evaluate and motivate themselves in all areas of their school activities. Students are held accountable for their work and conduct, thereby developing a sense of responsibility and commitment to successfully completing their goals.
Student participation in our athletic and extra-curricular programs is the perfect complement to their academic experience. Students are encouraged to take an active role in their choice of clubs, service organizations, arts programs, and athletics offered at LMA.
Our Curriculum
A Basic Diploma will be awarded to a student who satisfactorily completes 24 units of high school courses. These courses must include the following:
4 units English
3 units Math
1 unit Bible (recommended elective)
3 units Social Studies (U.S. History, World History, Government/Economics)
1 unit Physical Education
3 units Science
1 unit Computer Science (recommended elective)
8 units Electives
A College Preparatory Diploma will be awarded to a student who satisfactorily completes 26 units of high school courses. These students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA on the LMA weighted 4.0 scale, and no grade below 75. Theses courses must include the following:
4 units CP English
4 units Math (Alg I & II, Geometry are required)
3 units Social Studies (U.S. History, World History, Government/Economics)
1 unit Bible (recommended elective)
4 units Science (3 lab sciences required: no more than two from thesame field)
1 unit Physical Education
2 units of same Foreign Language (3 units are strongly recommended)
1 unit Computer Science (CHE recommended for college admission)
1 unit of SAT Prep (strongly recommended for CP track)
1 unit of either Art Appreciation or Speech and Drama (CHE recommended electives)
4 units Electives
An Honors Diploma will be awarded to a student who satisfactorily completes 28 units of high school courses with no grade below an 80. The student must also graduate with a cumulative 3.0 grade average on the LMA weighted 4.0 scale. These courses must include the following:
4 units English (at least 2 Honors)
4 units Math (Alg I & II, Geo, Adv. Math)
4 units Science (3 labs required with no more than 2 from same field)
1 unit Bible (recommended elective)
1 unit Physical Education
3 units Foreign Language (Same Language)
3 units Social Studies (U.S. History, World History, Govt/Econ)
1 unit Computer Science
1 unit SAT Prep
1 unit Art Appreciation or Speech and Drama
5 units Electives
In January 2008, construction was completed on the Nalley Building, our sixteen classroom academic and administrative facility. The Nalley Building is home to our high school and includes state-of-the-art computer and science laboratories, along with our main administrative offices.
The Lee Building is home to our lower school classes and to their respective administrative offices. Classrooms are equipped with computers and many classrooms currently utilize SmartBoard technology to enhance the students’ classroom experience.
The Middle School wing (connecting the Lee Building with our gymnasium) is home to our middle school students, the school’s newly renovated and expanded library, and the middle school computer sciences laboratory.
The Youth Development Center is located behind the Lee building and is home to our kindergarten and first grade classes. Our Media Arts facility is also located behind the Lee Building and provides music, art, and elementary level computer facilities.
Our athletic facilities include a football/baseball stadium (with new bleachers and press box), softball field, soccer field, gymnasium (basketball and volleyball), and weight-room. Our cafeteria and a picnic area are located in front of our gymnasium.
Our Campus
Our campus is located in the town of Manning, South Carolina, a community rich in historic relevance, natural beauty, and friendliness. Minutes from the shores of beautiful Lake Marion, our campus currently includes six academic buildings which are home to our classrooms, school library, computer and science labs, music and art rooms, and our administrative offices.
To schedule a personal admissions conference and campus tour, contact us at 803-435-2114.
Laurence Manning Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, athletics and other school administered programs.
Academic Statistics
Class of 2010 (top 25%): Average SAT score of 1150
Class of 2010 earned over 2.0 million dollars in merit-based scholarships
Classes of 2009 and 2010 have been accepted to and/or are attending the following colleges and universities:
Anderson College Brewton-Parker College
Appalachain State University Central Carolina Technical College Charleston Southern University The Citadel Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Coker College College of Charleston
Columbia College Columbia International Univeristy
Converse College Erskine College
Florence-Darlington Tech Horry-Georgetown Tech
Johnson and Wales Kettering University
University of South Carolina USC -Sumter USC- Beaufort USC - Salkahatchie
USC- Upstate Francis Marion University Lander University Liberty University
Limestone College Mercer University Midlands Technical College Newberry College North Greenville University Tri-County Technical College Trident Technical College Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech
Presbyterian College Savannah College of the Arts Southern Virginia University Suffolk University Tulane University Winthrop University
Wofford College