W. M. Anderson Primary School's
Report Card Narrative 2020
W. M. Anderson Primary School, is the Home of the Jaguar Cubs, Where Little People Do Big Things Every Day! WMAPS, a second year Leader in Me School, is the largest primary school in Williamsburg County with a student population of 425 students in child development through second grade. Of the 425 students, 92.2% are African-American, 4.9% Caucasian, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.4% American –Indian or Alaskan Natives, and 1% Two or More Races. Students at WMAPS are provided a quality education in a safe learning environment where student leaders are encouraged and supported to do their personal best. We embrace innovative approaches and next best practices as a means through which our students can become responsible adults who live and work productively in an ever-changing society. In order to accomplish our goals, we focus on instructional programs, teacher preparedness and strong home to school relations. Ultimately, we strive to culminate a positive school climate that promotes a culture of teaching and learning.
WMAPS is helping all students develop World Class Skills of the South Carolina Graduate by providing rigorous coursework across all content areas. Our staff make data-driven, informed decisions which better allows them to conceptualize on the diverse needs of each student and provide multi-tiered instructional support systems. During the 2019-2020 school year, our staff have participated in ongoing professional development in learning how to better provide multi-tiered systems of support in whole group, small group and individual groups at the Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels of instruction. Teachers have also participated in professional development on how to interpret data to inform instruction, self-reflect using data on teacher effectiveness and teacher efficacy, as well as professional learning communities on balanced literacy and unpacking the standards. We realize that student achievement can only begin to show increase when students receive intensive instruction tailored to meet the specific needs of each learner. The academic needs of our students is always at the forefront of every decision made by administration and the instructional leadership team. We address the needs of our students through utilizing classroom teachers, interventionists, computer- assisted instruction, leveled literacy approaches, multi-tiered instruction within the classroom and academic support services offered in our 21st Century and Title I Enrichment After School Programs. During the 2019-2020 school year, teachers in grades K-2nd have been utilizing Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI Kits) for Tier 2 instruction in reading and the I Do, We Do, You Do math intervention model along with AIMSWEB Probes. The Reading Interventionist has also served struggling readers by using the Fundation Kit for ELA from Wilson’s Language Training.
The school climate is family-centered with the academic welfare of our students at the center of all activities. At WMAPS, we are a family who promotes parental, community and family involvement. We host Parenting Workshops and Curriculum Literacy Nights with various topics of interest for parents and other stakeholders. In our Parenting Center, parents/guardians are provided literature and other instructional resources to assist in helping their child achieve academic success. We are fortunate to have the support of local businesses and community stakeholders who share our vision of Developing Leaders, One Child at a Time.
The faculty and staff at WMAPS recognize the importance of building capacity and providing a system of support that will promote teacher effectiveness and ultimately increase student achievement. At WMAPS, the success of each student and our school is paramount in all decision making processes that are outlined in our School Renewal Plan. We take great pride in working collectively and collaboratively with all school stakeholders to make a difference in the lives of each student. Together Everyone Achieves More!
Patricia C. Burch, Principal
Stacey Scott, Chairperson of School Improvement Council
