Timrod Elementary School exists to help all students develop the world-class skills, life, and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a safe, caring, and academically challenging learning environment. Timrod provides this environment with the implementation of our school mission which is “Students first!” Timrod is actively engaged in our vision statement “Timrod students are highly engaged, motivated, and responsible citizens of an ever-changing society.”
Our teachers are dedicated to providing best practices in the classroom by implementing effective teaching strategies through standards-based instruction that includes direct, explicit instruction with blended learning in ELA and Math, the Workshop Model, and small group instruction. Timrod has a Reading Recovery teacher, a Literacy Coach and a Curriculum/Technology Coordinator to assist and support classroom instruction.
In the upcoming school year, Timrod will implement a Science of Reading program that includes direct, explicit instruction in phonics in Kindergarten through Second grade. Additionally, we will continue our project-based learning as a Project Lead the Way school. Project Lead the Way is a student-based learning program that builds and strengthens science skills, prepares students to compete in the workforce, provides opportunities for students to solve challenging problems, and contributes to world growth in scientific fields. By participating in Project Lead the Way, this will assist Timrod Elementary School to work to obtain STEM certification as the curriculum is very STEM oriented. The Project Lead the Way program allows teachers to guide students as they lead their own learning and build knowledge by exploring and studying provided modules on their own.
Developing and exhibiting good character is a school-wide goal for students and staff. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an ongoing program for our school community. Students are celebrated for displaying positive behavior during the school day with tokens, character coupons, and recognition during school announcements.
Timrod provides a vast number of extracurricular activities for our students to develop character, responsibility, leadership skills, and school pride. These activities include: BETA Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Good News Club, Student Brigadiers, Student Leadership Team, Band, Strings, Chorus, and service projects.
Timrod strives to ensure that all students are academically successful by sharing that responsibility with stakeholders including parents and community leaders. This cooperative effort is implemented through Timrod family nights that engage students and parents in math, literacy, STEM, and SCReady informational sessions and learning activities.
Timrod Elementary School is committed to preparing students to be successful, life-long learners and positive contributers to society.
Elizabeth Jackson, Principal
