At. A.C. Corcoran Elementary School, we believe that it is paramount to focus on fostering all students in the development of world class skills and life and career characteristics from the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. We will do this by enhancing critical thinking skills and collaboration among students and faculty.
With the implementation of the Bridges Mathematics curriculum and Open Court Phonics curriculum, teachers fostered critical thinking skills, collaboration and the integration of technology through various digital platforms. Our data indicate an increase in students meeting their projected growth goals. This success is attributed to collaboration during Professional Learning Committee (PLC) meetings, multi-tier system of support (MTSS), grade level team collaboration, vertical team planning, strategic intervention, incorporating digital content, and ongoing professional development. We believe that “none of us is as strong as all of us.”
Teachers are intentional about creating experiences for students that will assist them with successfully competing in our global society. Students are afforded consistent opportunities to think critically and to embrace problem solving opportunities. Students are encouraged to demonstrate their critical thinking abilities through various hands-on, enrichment activities. Teachers serve as facilitators in the classroom as students confidently take risks, evaluate their thinking and take ownership for their learning.
At A.C. Corcoran Elementary School, our entire school family is dedicated to ensuring that our students receive the best educational experience during their critical learning years. Our mission is to ensure that all students achieve college, career, and citizenship readiness. Our vision entails educating our students in and out of school, to succeed academically, to graduate from high school and to be prepared for employment.
Quenetta G. White, Principal
Miriam Hood-Riley, S.I.C. Chairperson
