Founding Principles

These reports are provided to the General Assembly per S.C. Code § 59-25-155. In the 2011 state standards for Social Studies, Founding Principles are explicitly stated in every course as detailed in Appendix A. The Federalist Papers, instruction on the structure of government, the role of the separation of powers, and the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution are included and were emphasized during professional learning opportunities conducted with teachers during 2016–17.

2019 Founding Principles Report: These reports are provided to the General Assembly per S.C. Code § 59-25-155. In the 2011 state standards for Social Studies, Founding Principles are explicitly stated in every course as detailed in Appendix A. The Federalist Papers, instruction on the structure of government, the role of the separation of powers, and the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution.

2017 Founding Principles Report: These reports are provided to the General Assembly per S.C. Code § 59-25-155. In the 2011 state standards for Social Studies, Founding Principles are explicitly stated in every course as detailed in Appendix A. The Federalist Papers, instruction on the structure of government, the role of the separation of powers, and the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution are included and were emphasized during professional learning opportunities conducted with teachers during 2016–17.