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Leaphart STEAM

Leaphart Elementary STEAM Magnet

Leaphart Elementary STEAM Magnet

Leaphart Elementary is emerging as a K-5 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) magnet school.  STEAM programs go a step further than the widespread STEM programs taught at schools across the country, adding arts into the curriculum to foster a more well-rounded student. Through this program, Leaphart gives students the tools to think critically, mathematically, and creatively. STEAM is a cohesive program that doesn’t separate academic subjects, but instead brings them together to create a collaborative learning environment. STEAM programs elevate students’ learning and challenge them to expand their breadth of knowledge to increase their chances for success. This program ties together all of the educational fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to allow the children to find connections between them. 

Leaphart Elementary School


2022

Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet,  has re-envisioned science instruction and learning through the lens of the arts for students to discover, design, and develop. A rigorous problem-solving curriculum that is grounded in authentic learning and design thinking are visibly integrated across all disciplines. STEAM curriculum units are implemented school-wide that stimulates learning and student engagement through an exploration of an integrated curriculum of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics that provides real-world relevance and meaning.

Leaphart Elementary School, built in 1974, is located at 120 Piney Grove Road in the suburbs of Columbia, South Carolina. Because of a past railroad junction (located near the school site) named Leaphart Depot, the school was named Leaphart Elementary School. It is assumed a Leaphart family owned the land. Leaphart Elementary School was the first open-spaced school to be built in the district. When built, it was an IGE school committed to providing for the individual needs of all students in a multi-unit design with each unit consisting of 4 teachers, 1 instructional assistant, and 120 children.

 
Leaphart has become a STEAM school that allows students to use their creativity and innovative skills to solve real-world problems. Through project-based learning, students are immersed in hands-on experiences and learning opportunities for all students. This is only possible because of the excellent students, teachers, parents and business partners.