Whitesville Elementary School

324 Gaillard Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461

843-899-8880

Katie Taie

ABOUT US

To challenge and empower our students to be

successful in a highly competitive world.

Building upon our rich, Lowcountry traditions, we will

ignite in every student a passion for life-long learning. Through dynamic instruction,

creative partnerships and exceptional support, we will foster opportunities for each student to build a legacy of

success.

• Student and Learning Emphasis Quality Faculty and Staff

• Teamwork and Partnerships

• Continuous Improvement • Management by Fact and

Focus on Results • Social Responsibility

MissionVision Core Values

Brenda Howell

LEADERSHIP

Principal

Rusty BostonKatie Taie

Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

Phillip Obie III

LEADERSHIP

SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES

Frank Wright

Sally Wofford

Jim Hayes

Wilhelmina Moore

Bell Schedule

START BELL TIME 7:20 am

DISMISSIAL BELL TIME 1:55 pm

EARLY DISMISSIAL TIME 10:50 am

DEMOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN

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700Whitesville Elementary Demographics

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ACADEMICS K-2 GRADING SCALEThe report card is aligned to the adopted Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Math. It also reflects updates in our curriculum and instruction. • On the report card, you will find: Category titles and descriptors reflecting the Common Core State Standards. Performance Scales (4-1) reflecting student progress toward Common Core State Standards and

district units of instruction. Personal and social development behaviors reflecting student skills necessary to be a productive

learner and citizen in the classroom.

ACADEMICS

3rd – 5th GRADING SCALEStudent progress in Grades 3 -5 for related arts and work habits are reported by letter grades as follows:

S+ ExcellentS GoodS- SatisfactoryN Needs ImprovementU Unsatisfactory

For the core academic subjects, numerical averages are

reported as follows:

Numerical Average Letter Grade93 - 100 A 85 – 92 B 77 – 84 C 70 – 76 D Below 70 F

ACADEMICS

INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE First Bell rings…………………………………7:10 am Tardy Bell Rings………………………………7:20 am Special Areas…………………………………..7:25 pm – 1:55 pm Lunch…………………………………………….9:55 am - 12:30 pm

Dismissal………………………………………….1:55 pm

PERFORMANCE

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Pass Results 2012-2013

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PERFORMANCE

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Pass Results 2013-2014

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EXTRA CURRICULARS

Meet an author, be an author

Family Nights

Math Fit NightMath Night

Occur 4 times a year to expose families to the exciting topics being learned by students at school. Fun activities, door prizes, and dinner are all provided.

EXTRA CURRICULARS

Before and After School CareBefore care is available at 6:30 am. After school care provides care and homework help. There are also

opportunities for outdoor and indoor play, along with crafts and technology time. This is available every school day until 6:00.

EXTRA CURRICULARS

Roscoe ReadingSecond and Fourth Graders will participated in the Roscoe Reading Program. This program rewards students

for reaching specified reading point levels during each quarter. Students who meet the Roscoe goal earn a ticket to an amazing ice cream party and reading celebration, Roscoe Trading Cards, other prizes and BOOKS -

lots of books!

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Day of Caring Navy AssistanceSantee Cooper volunteered their time for Day of Caring. They put up fences, painted, assisted in the library, and

much more.

The Navy helped monitor testing!

EXTRA CURRICULARS

Field DayJump Rome for Heart

We raised $11,079.58 for Jump Rope for Heart so Ms. Butka had to spend the night on the roof!

EXTRA CURRICULARS Chorus

Students who show exemplary skills are asked to join chorus to practice afterschool every Tuesday. The school’s chorus also performs at a variety of venues throughout the school year.

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Art ClubStudents who show exemplary skills are asked to join art club to enhance their skills on Tuesdays afterschool. Students submit pieces of their work to various shows throughout the year.

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Running ClubMeets each Monday until 3:00. This school year, the running club participated in numerous 5K events, and even

hosted one.

EXTRA CURRICULARS

TrebuchetStudents collaborate to design and build a medieval siege machine called a trebuchet. Using concepts from both math and physics the students will attempt to hit various targets at practice in order to calibrate the machine. In the spring the students take the machine and their skills to The Citadel to compete against other teams from local schools.

EXTRA CURRICULARS

Zumba and Yogaoffered on a regular basis to those who show an interest in improving their health.

Montessori Program

Whitesville has the only Montessori program in the district. We currently have 2 classes, 3-6 year olds and 6-9 year olds.