Edwards Elementary Welcomes New Administration




Edwards Elementary is proud to welcome Mrs. Kim Gaskins as our new principal.  Mrs. Angela Demby has changed positions this school year, and is now our Curriculum Coordinator.  We also welcome Mrs. Carolyn Addison as our new guidance counselor.




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Edwards ElementarySchool
Educating Everyone Successfully

2009-2010
SCHOOL SUMMARY REPORT

Edwards Elementary School
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
www.chesterfield.k12.sc.us

Vickie Buckner, Principal
Beth Hough,  SIC Chairperson
Nancy Brock, PTO President

Purpose of Report
This report  is to provide highlights, facts, and School Renewal Goals to our parents, guardians,  and community.

 School Mission
The mission of Edwards Elementary School is to prepare students to become responsible individuals by creating a positive school environment where dedicated staff, parents, and community members work together to provide opportunities for success and creativity through academics and the arts.

We Believe
that all children are capable of learning in a variety of instructional approaches that are used to support their learning.
parents should take an active and supportive role in their child's education.
children are unique and have special talents.
cultural diversity is an asset.
all faculty and staff have high expectations for all children.
children have the right to learn in a safe environment and positive climate.
successful schools have effective communication.
members of community should share in the responsibility for learning.
children should respect themselves, others, and their environment.
children should be responsible for their own actions.
all children are entitled to the best education possible.

 School Renewal Goals
Student Achievement
Goal: The percentage of students scoring met and above in mathematics and ELA on PASS will increase at a rate to meet AYP requirements.
  Strategies:
Integrate technology into classroom instruction to support the core curriculum
Use resources and instructional materials to incorporate differentiated learning
Improve student and teacher attendance
Continue MAP testing to analyze data in ELA and math

 

Teacher/Administrator Quality
Goal:  The Percentage of teachers receiving high quality, professional development will remain at 100% .
Strategies:  
Use  afterschool planning time to promote curriculum development and evaluate assessments
Provide on-going research based professional development for teachers
Promote technology integration in the regular classroom
Maintain highly qualified teachers in all areas

School Climate
Goal: The percentage of parents participating in parent/teacher activities that support home/school relations as measured by participation data will increase.
Strategies:
Provide information to parents and community through effective use of the school marquee website, and local media.
Continue to hold an Open House at the beginning of school year
Continue to use school surveys to gather information from parents, students, and teachers
Continue to increase parent/teacher conference attendance

Edwards Elementary
2009-2010
School Improvement Council
Beth Hough*    Teacher/Chairperson*623-6973
Nancy Brock**Parent**623-2260
Gloria McCoy**Community*623-6608
Jackson King**Community*623-7269
Sue Johnson**Teacher**623-6457
Doris Evans**Parent**623-6968
Caroline Miles**Teacher**623-2802
Vickie Buckner**Principal**537-5178
PTO Officers
2009-2010
Nancy Brock***President
Doris Evans***Vice President
Caroline Miles***Secretary
Gloria McCoy***Treasurer

All About Edwards
Student Enrollment
2009-2010
544
Number of Certified Staff
2009-2010
38
Number of Advanced Degrees
2009-2010
33
Number of Volunteer Hours
2008-2009
 7481 Hours
Student Average Daily Attendance
06-07**95.5%
07-08**95.5%
08-09              95.7%
Teacher Average Daily Attendance
06-07**94.0%
07-08**94.0%
08-09**94.1%

Recognitions
South Carolina Showcase School
Two Palmetto Gold Awards
One Palmetto Silver Award
South Carolina Blue Ribbon Nominee
USDA Gold Nutrition Award
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Nine National Certified Teachers

 Student Activities & Opportunities
New Facility with "State of Art" Technology
ALPHA (Art, Music, Academics)
Saturday Library Visits
Odyssey and Exploratory Lab
Character Education Classes
Edwards Elementary Chorus
Student of the Week
Parenting Workshops/Family Day
Book Fairs
Report Card Incentives
RTI Reading K-3rd grade
Annual Art Show, Chorus Concerts, and Grade Level Plays and Programs.

Community Outreach
American Cancer Society  Relay for Life
Paws and Claws
St. Jude's Hospital
Pennies for Patients
United Way

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