& now
our students are…
our legacy.
Laurence Manning Academy (LMA) is a private, not-for-profit K3-12th grade educational institution located in Manning, South Carolina.
Founded in 1972, LMA is now one of the largest member schools in the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), proudly serving over 900 students from Clarendon and Sumter counties.
WHO
WE
ARE
100+
dedicated
faculty & staff
933
from
motivated
students
750
invested
families
coming together across 5 counties to form
ONE community.
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Our Philosophy: Educating the whole child
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Experiential Learning
MAKING CONNECTIONS…
Regardless of the subject matter, our teachers strive to make real-world connections to coursework through hands-on activities and innovative assignments so that students better understand how to apply what they are learning to daily life.
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Arts Education
EXPRESSING CREATIVITY…
In our fine arts program, students learn to express their creativity from the very best: subject matter experts in chorus, drama, music, and studio art. Class offerings may vary each year depending upon teacher availability and student interest.
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Athletics
TRAINING FOR LEADERSHIP…
Our dedicated student athletes are valued members of our community. The training they receive under our award-winning coaches and athletics staff helps to prepare them for leadership roles, both on and off the field.
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& So Much More
VOLUNTEERING AND SERVICE…
We encourage students to explore our wide range of clubs and volunteer opportunities to find something suited to their unique interests and welcome suggestions for new clubs/programs that can be added to our current offerings.
