Paris Elementary is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a safe, caring, and academically challenging learning environment. Established in 1912 and nestled at the base of Paris Mountain, Paris Elementary offers a unique educational setting rich in a tradition of excellence. Our mission is to prepare students to continue active, literate, and lifelong learning. We accomplish this through student-centered, research-based academic programs which ensure the best possible education for our students.
The faculty is well-trained to provide instruction through subject integration presented in standards-based thematic units. Our balanced literacy approach to reading serves the individual needs of each student. The math program utilizes the Everyday Counts Calendar Math program and is enhanced by the Reflex Math program. Students continue learning with MobyMax, a computer-based instructional program which addresses individual students’ needs. Our teachers use hands-on science kits and project-based teaching in Social Studies.
The character development of students is a priority. Five lifelong guidelines and nineteen life skills are taught through the morning news program and modeled and integrated into classroom instruction. Parents are encouraged to partner with the school by focusing on a life skill shared each week in the school newsletter. Citizens of the year, the Kiwanis Terrific Kids program, the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, and character lessons by the school counselor promote character development.
The success of Paris Elementary is heightened by strong support from our PTA and the surrounding community. Our PTA contributes an enormous amount of time and financial resources to programs in the school which benefit all students, such as Artist-in-Residence, Science is Fun Day, author visits, and reading celebrations. Our PTA supports and funds the use of technology as an instructional tool. Volunteers read to and tutor students, assist teachers, and help with the maintenance and beautification of the school.
The school staff, parents, students, and community all work together to ensure student achievement and success. As we persevere in a new century of academic achievement, we will continue to build on the traditions of excellence which have always defined Paris Elementary.
Jodi Rubio, SIC Chair
Emily Gerard, Assistant Principal
David G. Wise, Principal
School Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/parise
