Sara Collins Elementary is helping all students develop World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School. With the school motto, "Our Kids Are Our World," we provide a quality international education to all students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Our mission is to educate children to become knowledgeable, responsible citizens in a global society by providing a meaningful curriculum that integrates community and technological resources. Our school includes students with all abilities. Our emphasis on international education includes Spanish instruction in grades first through fifth. Technology is an integral part of our resources with access for students in research, e-Portfolios, and a variety of useful software programs. Students participate in virtual field trips to connect with many other places in the world. We believe our school is the most exciting learning community in Greenville County!
Sara Collins Elementary and the staff have been recognized for their achievements and accomplishments on local, state and national levels. As part of Greenville County School’s district accreditation Sara Collins has been nationally accredited by AdvancED. Since 2004 we have been fully authorized as a Primary Years Program by The International Baccalaureate Organization. Our PTA is supportive and has earned numerous awards. We form productive partnerships with parents and community by promoting programs that connect students and volunteers in learning environments. Sara Collins was one of three schools in the state to be awarded the Palmetto Finest award in 1978 when recognition began. In 2013, we received the South Carolina Red Carpet Award for the second time. We have been awarded the Safe Schools Award multiple times, Palmetto’s Finest, Village Green School, and Redbook Magazine Awards. Our LEGO Robotics Team has been coached by staff at Clemson University-ICAR. We are a CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health) school with emphasis on wellness and nutrition. Our school has been recognized and awarded a grant by LiveWell Greenville for our efforts toward health and wellness. We participate in a variety of service projects which include raising funds and collecting goods to donate to others in need.
We have a long, proud tradition at Sara Collins Elementary for providing a safe, caring environment and a strong educational program for all our students. We will continue to build on that tradition as we prepare students for a successful future.
School Improvement Council Chair, Bart Cumalander
Principal, Melissa Burns
