East Point Academy
District: SC Public Charter School District • ABC School Since 2017
1043 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC (Elementary), 1401 Leaphart Street, West Columbia, SC (Middle)
1401 Leaphart St
Community Composition
Grades: PK-8
Enrollment: 743
Teachers: 51
Student/Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Mission & Vision
East Point Academy will provide high quality standards-based visual art, dance, music, drama classes to stimulate the creativity and sensitivity and improve overall student achievement. The physical structure of East Point Academy will meet all current and future needs of the arts program. East Point Academy will sustain Mandarin infusion in the arts classrooms. East Point Academy will be recognized by the community as an arts and Chinese Culture infused school.
Arts Goals
- To intentionally weave arts integrated lessons into our Mandarin and English immersion classes to reach as many of our learners as possible.
- As a STEAM school, East Point Academy will use Arts Integration as a school-wide approach to teaching and learning.
- Students will be provided with equipped facilities to sustain rigorous, standards-based instruction in art, dance, drama, and music.
Points of Pride
- The first Chinese immersion charter school for our area.
- Selected several times as the best charter school in the Columbia area.
- Winner of awards for: dance team performances at the Taioli World dance competition and artist awards at the Cayce Christmas lighting events.
- Several teachers participate in ABC events and summer institute programs.
- Strong growth and desire to improve among staff members in our understanding of Arts Integration.
Key Contacts
803-323-2451
147 McLaurin Hall
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733
