At A.C. Corcoran Elementary School, we believe that it is paramount to focus on fostering all students in the development of world-class skills and life and career characteristics from the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. We will do this by enhancing critical thinking skills and collaboration among students and faculty.
In implementing the new mathematics curriculum Bridges this school year, teachers fostered critical thinking skills, collaboration and the integration of technology through various digital platforms. We will continue the implementation of this curriculum with fidelity, as our data indicates an 11.55% increase in students meeting their projected mathematics growth from the 2016-2017 to the 2017-2018 school year. This success is contributed to collaboration during Teacher Curriculum Team (TCT) meetings, multi-tier system of support (MTSS), grade level planning team meetings, vertical team planning, leadership meetings, Google Classroom, sharing of best practices, and ongoing professional development. We truly believe that “none of us is as strong as all of us.”
Teachers are intentional about creating experiences for students that will assist them with successfully competing in our global society. Students are afforded consistent opportunities to think critically and to embrace problem-solving opportunities. Students are encouraged to demonstrate their critical thinking abilities through various hands-on, enrichment activities. Teachers serve as facilitators in the classroom as students confidently take risks, evaluate their thinking and take ownership for their learning.
At A.C. Corcoran Elementary School, our entire school family is dedicated to ensuring that our students receive the best educational experience during their critical learning years. Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated and supported in achieving college, career, and citizenship readiness. Our vision entails educating our students in and out of school, to succeed academically, to graduate from high school and to be prepared for employment.
Quenetta G. White, Principal
Amy Williams, S.I.C. Chair
