At. A.C. Corcoran Elementary School, the theme for this year was Sailing the Seas. As we sailed the seas of education, we planned to successfully educate all students (seas) by being intentional. By having this focus, we can develop students who will exhibit world-class skills and the life and career characteristics of the South Carolina Graduate Profile. We will do this by enhancing critical thinking skills and collaboration among students and faculty. With the implementation of the Bridges Mathematics curriculum and EL curriculum, our teachers fostered critical thinking skills in our students. Our implementation of iReady resulted in increases in our student data across multiple grade levels from the beginning of iReady to the End-of-Year iReady. This success is attributed to collaboration during Professional Learning Committee (PLC) meetings, Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), grade-level team collaboration, vertical team planning, strategic intervention, incorporating digital content, as well as, participating in ongoing professional development such as the partnership with the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. We believe that “none of us is as strong as all of us.”
In addition to the aforementioned, we will strive to achieve the overall district’s goal for literacy - all students reading on grade level by 5th grade in 2027. This will be done by implementing the EL curriculum with fidelity and integrity, engaging in ongoing professional development in the area of literacy, and participating in the LETRS training offered by the South Carolina Department of Education.
Our teachers continue to provide students with meaningful instruction. Our teachers were intentional about creating experiences for students that would assist them with successfully competing in our global society. Students are afforded consistent opportunities to think critically and to embrace problem-solving opportunities through collaborative learning and participation in field trips. Teachers serve as facilitators in the classroom as students confidently take risks, evaluate their thinking, and take ownership of 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 achieve college, career, and citizenship readiness. Our vision entails educating our students in and out of school to succeed academically and to graduate from high school prepared for employment or higher education.
Johnathon Wideman, Principal
Pamela Bryant, S.I.C. Chairperson
