Upper School

“Our students are why we do what we do. Each day our faculty strives to make a difference in the lives of our students.”

Upper School Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Lee-Scott Academy! We are very excited to welcome students to the Upper School for an amazing school year. As a college preparatory school, we offer a rigorous curriculum with opportunities for an advanced curriculum. We want to be a welcoming community where every student is encouraged to thrive academically and socially through the countless opportunities for involvement by way of clubs, service, athletics or performing arts. While enjoying the highest enrollment in LSA’s history, we are proud of the dedication and commitment of our teachers and our amazing students.

Our Middle School serves our 7th and 8th grade students with the purpose of providing an environment that is appropriate for these students. The teams of teachers seek to provide opportunities that will in essence be a bridge from the Lower School to the Upper School environment.

The Upper School of Lee-Scott Academy is focused on preparing our students for a productive and fulfilled life after graduation by providing students with a challenging academic foundation for success in both college and career. Our challenging curriculum is based on current research based standards that create a foundation of knowledge in each of our core classes of English, foreign language, math, science, and social studies. Students are encouraged to extend their learning beyond the walls of our classrooms by taking dual enrollment classes in addition to Honors, Pre-AP and AP classes.

Students in 7th – 8th grades utilize school-owned iPads and students in 9th – 12th grades are issued school-owned MacBooks. As an Apple Distinguished School, we encourage using technology to support student learning. This has allowed LSA to move away from the traditional structured learning and toward a more flexible, self-directed approach, where teachers encourage students to be more creative and can collaborate with peers in group settings.

In honoring our mission at LSA, our faculty and staff strive to create a learning environment that nurtures and develops Christ-centered values in our students. Small group devotions as well as a faculty prayer time have demonstrated to be valued by faculty and students. We desire to grow together in the body of Christ. Teaching, leading and encouraging our students to understand the values of Christ and treating fellow students as we would like to be treated are values that are central to our mission. As a school, we believe encouraging a strong faith in our students is also vital for us to foster.

The Upper School recognizes the academic excellence of our students through the ongoing review of academic course offerings. Students have opportunities to take numerous honors, Pre-AP, AP and Dual Enrollment courses. Students may also be eligible for membership in numerous academic and performance honor societies. Students are provided many opportunities to participate in varied athletic teams and to participate in drama, choir or art. With growing opportunities including many club activities, our desire is for each student to find a place to contribute and become part of a meaningful group. Excellence is recognized in all areas of the arts, athletics and academics.

We value the trust placed in us when students choose to attend Lee-Scott Academy. Our students are why we do what we do. Each day our faculty strives to make a difference in the lives of our students.

Ms. Donna Lloyd

Lee-Scott Academy Upper School Principal

2025-26 Upper School Handbook

LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY

Upper School

Clubs, Organizations & Community Service

Dual Enrollment

Pre-AP, AP, and STEM Courses

Clubs & Organizations

Community Service

In keeping with the principles of the Lee-Scott Academy mission statement, one of the requirements of graduation is the fulfillment of community service either on or off campus. Students beginning the summer prior to their 9th Grade year, may start earning community service hours. It is recommended that students have a combination of on and off campus community service hours. Please see the counselors if there are questions regarding acceptable community service. Find all necessary forms to document community service hours at the link below or in the counselor’s offices.

Upper School Community Service Requirements

Clubs & Organizations

As you peruse our site, it will quickly become apparent that our teachers, staff and students perform at exceptionally high levels academically, artistically and athletically. The fact that our students accomplish these things, and develop their faith through intentional programs and extensive service to our community in a way that is humbling to all who witness it, makes our school a unique place. Lee-Scott Academy students can be involved in any of the Clubs & Organizations found at the link below.

Lee-Scott Academy Clubs & Organizations

Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment is a program that allows Upper School students (9th-12th Grade) to enroll in college coursework and earn college credits. These courses are completed on the college calendar by semester. Classes may be taken online or physically on the college campus if scheduling permits. Lee-Scott Academy offers four Dual Enrollment courses on our campus: PreCalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, and Elementary Statistics.

Dual enrollment is available to students in 10th-12th Grades. Requirements vary depending on the college.

Dual Enrollment FAQ Sheet

Auburn University offers its Auburn First program to high school students an accessible and affordable opportunity to take official Auburn University courses to earn college credit.

Auburn University Dual Enrollment

Explore the University of Alabama’s early college program for high school students.

UA Early College Program

Explore Troy University’s Early College program for high school students.

Troy University Early College

Point University’s program provides academically outstanding students with the opportunity to take Point courses while finishing high school

Point Dual-Credit Enrollment

Columbus State’s Dual Enrollment program is designed for students who wish to enroll concurrently in high school and college-level courses. A Dual Enrollment student earns college credits while in high school, and students may be enrolled part-time or full-time.

Columbus State Dual Enrollment

Southern Union’s Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit High School program allows eligible high school students to enroll in college classes concurrently with high school classes and receives college credit. The student must be in grade ten, eleven, or twelve, have a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Southern Union Dual Enrollment

Wallace’s Dual Enrollment allows high school students to get a jump start on their college careers. Students are afforded the opportunity to earn college credit while earning a high school diploma. Dual Enrollment provides students the ability to adjust to the college environment and course expectations before becoming a full-time college student. College credit will be awarded immediately upon successful completion of the course.

Wallace Community College Selma High School Programs

Pre-AP, AP, and STEM Courses

In keeping with the college preparatory aspect of the school’s mission, Lee-Scott Academy offers its students the opportunity to take Pre-Advanced Placement and Advancement Placement (AP) classes. These courses are sponsored by the College Board, and are rigorous courses that demand additional investments of time, energy, and motivation on the part of the students. Students are regularly engaged in academic conversations, close observation and analysis, evidence based writing and higher order thinking skills. This approach prepares students for AP courses and post secondary coursework.

Currently the following Pre-AP and AP courses are available for Upper School students:

Pre-AP Courses
Pre-AP Biology 9
Pre-AP English 9
Pre-AP English 10

AP Courses
AP US History
AP European History
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature
AP Biology
AP 2D Design Art
AP Government

All students that take an AP class are required to sit for the exam at the end of the year.

Information about College Board’s Advanced Placement program can be found here:

Advanced Placement Student Homepage

If you are interested in taking Advanced Placement classes but are unsure about whether or not the university you plan to attend will accept the credit, click the link below and search for the university in which you are interested to see their credit policies regarding AP classes:

University AP Credit Policies

STEM Courses
In recent years, the Lee-Scott Academy Upper School has seen a strong growth in interest as well as courses offered in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). This has allowed students with interests and aptitude in these areas to thrive. Rigorous course work is a foundational component of the STEM learning environment and prepares students for success in advanced classes in high school, IB coursework, dual-enrollment, etc. In the Spring of 2025, Lee-Scott Academy was approved for a grant by Project Lead the Way Engineering to continue expanding this department with engineering courses as well as an addition of 3D printers.

Students will study the core scientific principles, theories, and processes that govern living organisms and biological systems. You’ll do hands-on laboratory work to investigate natural phenomena.

AP Biology Coursework

Students learn about the elements of argument and composition as you develop your critical-reading and writing skills. You’ll read and analyze nonfiction works from various periods and write essays with different aims: for example, to explain an idea, argue a point, or persuade your reader of something.

AP English Language & Composition Coursework

Students learn how to understand and evaluate works of fiction, poetry, and drama from various periods and cultures. You’ll read literary works and write essays to explain and support your analysis of them.

AP English Literature

Students study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped Europe from c. 1450 to the present. You’ll analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments.

AP English Language & Composition Coursework

Students can study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the United States from c. 1491 to the present. You’ll analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments

AP US History Coursework

Upper School

“Our students are why we do what we do. Each day our faculty strives to make a difference in the lives of our students.”

Upper School Principal's Welcome

Ms. Donna Lloyd

LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY

Upper School

Clubs, Organizations & Community Service

Dual Enrollment

Pre-AP, AP, and STEM Courses

Clubs & Organizations

Dual Enrollment

Pre-AP, AP, and STEM Courses

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