A Note From the Principal
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Dear Parents,

At the end of January, Winter MAP testing will be done with all first and second grade students. These scores will be compared to the Fall scores to track student academic growth. If positive gains are not seen, you will be invited to come to school and be part of a team to address strategies that can be implemented to help your child. Winter MAP scores will be shared with parents by mid-February. Please watch for the scores and celebrate our successes as well as work with us on the standards that need to be reinforced.                                                               Sincerely,
                                                                                                                         Cathy Anderson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

NINETY SIX PRIMARY SCHOOL:

To build a community of learners in a positive, safe environment preparing them to be successful in life.

Our Beliefs:

            We believe that all students have potential and can achieve

Supporting School Activities:

Faculty book study- Differentiated Instruction by Carol Tomlinson

Staff development opportunities to focus on each of the academic areas

Reading and math remediation activities provided by an assistant funded through School Intervention Team innovative funds

New community mentoring program available to students K-2 grades

Implementation of a school wide science lab for students of all grade levels and science coaching to assist with the use of kits in classroom instruction

An additional K-4 class to serve more 4 year olds within our community

An "extended day" resource teacher to instruct students with special needs

Separation of the preschool handicapped program from resource to offer resource students more special education opportunities

Usage of MAPS to analyze achievement data to make instructional improvements within all student subgroups.

 

We believe all students benefit from mutual respect of others and cultural diversity.

Supporting School Activities:

Monthly classroom guidance activities to address topics such as bullying, teasing, etc.

 

           We believe all students benefit when parents are active participants in the school and the community.

           Supporting School Activities:

Continue PTO activities

Continue Family Curriculum Night activities

Continue Family Literacy activities through the parenting center

Continue special activities: Grandparent’s Day, Volunteer recognition, Field Day

 

We believe students should be taught to have responsibility so they can become productive members of society.

Supporting School Activities:

Participation in South Carolina’s Governor’s Citizenship Award Program

Participation in service projects at each grade level