Our school is helping all students develop world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the Graduate by offering our students a strong, multi-faceted inquiry-based program of instruction, which prepares our students to be contributing members to both our local community of Travelers Rest and the global community. Our goal at Heritage Elementary School is excellence for all students. We aspire to achieve this by offering a well-rounded curriculum. Students not only study the core academics of reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies, but also Spanish, STEAM, PE, Music, and Art. Through this rich curriculum, students find ways to excel in areas that are unique to their abilities and interests. Students are also taught to reflect and assess their role as learners, through a variety of traits including Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators, Risk-Takers, Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Open-Minded, Well-balanced, and Reflective. Our students also develop and practice attitudes such as Empathy, Tolerance, Integrity, Curiosity, Enthusiasm, Independence, Confidence, Appreciation, Commitment, Respect, Creativity, and Cooperation. By practicing these traits and attitudes, we prepare our students for college and career readiness, as well as lifelong success.
Each year our teachers learn best practices to help their students be successful. They utilize a variety of strategies including literacy, small group guided reading, IXL reading and math, Mastery Connect, math stations, Reflex Math, science kits , inquiry-based units in science and social studies, reading intervention, weekly Spanish instruction, and inclusive practices. As a result of these practices, our students continue to grow academically.
Heritage Elementary School recognizes that our students grow and develop in a variety of ways. We are proud of developing practices that allow our students to shine in their areas of strength. Students at Heritage have the opportunity to participate in chorus, after school enrichment clubs such as Art Club, Robotics, and Soccer. . Heritage Elementary School’s motto is “Preserving the Past. Pioneering the Future”. We embody our motto by honoring the rich traditions that brought us here, while also focusing on a future that we can't begin to imagine. Through Pioneering our students to learn skills that will help them wherever they go, while also honoring those who came before us, we are preparing our students for a wonderful future. We offer our stduents a variety of rich learning opportunities, including the following:
Outstanding Features
- Daily Spanish Instruction
- IXL Reading and Math
- Reflex Math
- Volunteer Tutors on All Grade Levels
- CATCH Program
- Character Education
- Early Reading Intervention
- Extended Aftercare Program (2:15- 6:00)
- Inquiry-Based Instruction
- National Board Certified Teachers
- Response to Intervention Program
- School for Integration of the Arts
Special Events
- Arts Night
- Book Fair
- Author Visits
- Red Ribbon Week
- Inquiry Fair
- Family Literacy Night
- Holiday Concert
- 5th Grade Wax Museum
- Career Day
Advanced Technology
- Wireless Access in Every Classroom
- 1-1 Student Chromebooks in grade K-5
- iPads in K3 and K4
- Promethean Boards in All Classrooms
Student Programs
- Soccer Club
- Chorus
- Good News Club
- Book Club
- Safety Patrol
- Robotics
- Battle of the Books (2016 District Champions)
- Challenge Program (Gifted and Talented)
