Lloyd Kennedy Charter School

Introduction

Lloyd Kennedy Charter School was a public charter school located in Aiken, South Carolina, serving students in grades 3-8. It focused on providing a nurturing academic environment tailored to individual learning styles and life skills.

Features and Programs

The school offered a Gifted & Talented program and supported two sports teams, catering to a diverse range of student interests and abilities[2]. As a nonprofit organization, Lloyd Kennedy Charter School aimed to provide inclusive educational opportunities for students residing in Aiken County[3][4].

Closure

The school ceased operations at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. The decision to close was influenced by the director's upcoming retirement due to health reasons[1]. The closure was part of a broader discussion involving the Aiken County Board of Education, which officially approved the measure to allow the school to close its doors on June 30, 2021[5].

Notable Aspects

While operational, Lloyd Kennedy Charter School was part of the broader charter school landscape in South Carolina, offering specialized programs to meet community needs. Despite its closure, the school's legacy remains significant in the educational history of Aiken County.

References

• [1]: Network For Public Education. Another Day Another Charter Scandal.
• [2]: GreatSchools. Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School - Aiken, South Carolina.
• [3]: Lloyd Kennedy Charter School. Instagram Profile.
• [4]: Cause IQ. Lloyd Kennedy Charter School.
• [5]: Aiken County School Board. Closure of Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School and Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter School.

[1] https://networkforpubliceducation.org/march-2021-scandals/ [2] https://www.greatschools.org/south-carolina/aiken/1474-Lloyd-Kennedy-Charter-School/ [3] https://www.instagram.com/lloydkennedycharter/ [4] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/lloyd-kennedy-charter-school,571121745/ [5] https://aiken.schoolboard.net/sites/sc.aiken.schoolboard.net/files/C-3%20Closure%20of%20Lloyd-Kennedy%20Charter%20School%20and%20Aiken%20Performing%20Arts%20Academy%20Charter%20School.pdf