Denmark Olar Elementary School is providing all students the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. In light of the pandemic and projected student learning loss, our primary focus this year is helping our students to strive academically and socially / emotionally. We will continue to provide quality instruction and a rigorous curriculum by utilizing best practices to improve instruction: on-going professional development that focuses on data analysis, research and implementation of proven instructional strategies, and the engagement of teachers in content knowledge and pedagogy. Daily intervention time will be embedded in the master schedule to ensure that all student needs are addressed. Even greater now is our students' social-emotional development. We utilize Leader in Me to help students develop habits that will positively impact them for a lifetime. These habits focus on personal and interpersonal skills. Students learn how to effectively express themselves as well as be considerate of the opinions and feelings of others. They work collaboratively to problem solve, be innovative, and present their finished products before their peers and broader audiences. We thank our parents and the community for their support and continuously encourage them to get involved, come out and witness our students' accomplishments.
We will continue to offer programs such as Grandparents’ Day, American Education Week, Parent Nights, Red Ribbon Week, and others to foster involvement, showcase our students, and keep the community abreast of educational trends and student progress.
Lorraine Peeples, Principal
