English Language Arts
South Carolina StudySync is a comprehensive 6-12 standards-aligned Language Arts curriculum that helps students become confident leaders, writers, and critical thinkers.
Through engaging literature, informational texts, and real-world materials, students build strong comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and communication skills.
Instruction includes close reading, discussion, and writing tasks that encourage students to analyze texts, support ideas with evidence, and clearly express their thinking. StudySync uses a digital platform to provide interactive lessons, regular feedback, and support for diverse learners. It is aligned with the current SC English Language Arts standards.
Secondary School
The vision for Secondary English/Language Arts education in Richland Two is that all students have access to high-quality, equitable, and engaging ELA instruction.
- Students participate in relevant and diverse learning opportunities that cultivate conceptual understanding and foster critical analysis skills.
- Teachers create classroom environments that promote student ownership of learning through the use of discourse, inquiry, and rich texts.
- Teachers cultivate literate citizens who think critically, write clearly, communicate effectively, and read with understanding and appreciation.
Jennifer Burgos - Carnes
Elementary ELA/Social Studies Content Specialist
jcarnes@richland2.org
803.738.3373
Stephanie Harrell
Elementary ELA/Social Studies Content Specialist
sharrell@richland2.org
803.738.8477
Erica Leach
Middle Level ELA Specialist
eleach@richland2.org
803.738.3380
Avis Wesley
High School ELA Specialist
awesley@richland2.org
803.738.3377