At Simmons-Pinckney Middle School, we are dedicated to assisting our scholars in acquiring the vital, world-class competencies and qualities for life and career, as outlined in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Specifically, our schoolwide implementation of AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is critical in developing our scholars' ability to think critically and collaboratively. This past school year, we were honored to be recognized as an AVID Site of Distinction. In addition, the academic skills needed by our scholars must be delivered in a safe environment, affirming positive behaviors and cognizance of our scholars' social and emotional needs. Our institution takes pride in its commitment to our scholars' well-being. We provide them with daily dedicated time to foster the development of their soft skills and cultivate meaningful relationships.
We recognize the need for each student to have proficient literacy skills. We provide each student with quality classroom content in ELA classes. We support scholars needing additional time to develop those skills with scheduled intervention classes. We empower our scholars to know and own their data through small learning communities that reinforce AVID skills and develop interpersonal skills. We aim to build and maintain relationships that help our scholars develop strong literacy skills critical to being productive members of society.
The power of diverse experiences to enrich the learning journey of our scholars and educators is a core belief. That is why we partner with various sectors, such as Doors to Dream, Charleston Promise Neighborhood, Charleston Recreation Department, and TeacherLove Project. These partnerships bring unique experiences and opportunities to our school community. We also work to create a robust vertical articulation feeder pattern through our participation in the District 20 Principal Collaboration Program. As an Acceleration School, we prioritize talent development to enhance our teachers' skills and enable positive outcomes for every student.
At Simmons-Pinckney Middle School, we are dedicated to equipping every scholar with the skills, knowledge, and resilience to thrive in an ever-evolving world. We aim to empower our scholars to leave a legacy of excellence as they complete their studies within our school. We value our partnership with families in supporting journey scholars and are grateful for the community's support in shaping this generation of scholars.
Stephanie Spann, Principal
Eduardo Curry Jr., SIC Chair
