The #1 neighborhood middle school in South Carolina, Moultrie is composed of a talented faculty and staff dedicated to improving the critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creative skills of ALL students--without exception. Focusing on these World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate, Moultrie continues its rich legacy of excellence in academics, athletics, social-emotional development, as well as fine arts.
Moultrie Middle School employed a number of mitigation measures to help reduce potential disruptions to student learning due to COVID-19. Physical distancing, PlexiGlass, hand sanitizing, and mask usage were all used to help reduce the introduction and spread of COVID-19. Following the measures outlined by the CCSD and MUSC, over 90% of Moultrie’s student population return to in-person learning by the start of the second semester. Teachers were able to reach students both in-person and virtually throughout the day. Having the ability to welcome students back in-person helped Moultrie greatly reduce the impact of the pandemic on students’ learning and social/emotional well-being.
Consistently raising the bar in order to improve Patriots’ critical thinking, faculty members provided rigorous, differentiated instruction tailored to meet the individual needs of all students regardless of their ability. Students continued to make significant achievement and growth gains during 2020-21 as measured by MAP and various other formative assessments. The overall percentage of students that met projected growth targets on MAP in Reading from fall to spring, for example, was 57.9% of the student population. In math, the percentage of students who met their growth targets was 67.4% of the student population. The dedication and perseverance of Moultrie’s students and staff made these gains possible even in a year that was affected by a pandemic.
Not only do Moultrie educators have high expectations for student achievement, but they also nurture the whole student by fostering a sense of confidence and by teaching skills related to self-advocacy, collaboration, and communication. This year’s implementation of Second Step and continuation of a Mindfulness Room encouraged students’ self-reflection and improvement. Our partnership with “Be A Mentor” also positively affected students. Likewise, Moultrie’s Women In Charge leaders inspired a growth mindset.
The diverse course and club offerings Moultrie makes available to its students further prompted creativity, collaboration, and communication throughout the year, along with opportunities to think critically about the 21st century world: advanced art, theatre, jazz band, Medical Detectives, Flight and Space, Spanish 1, Algebra 1, Green Architecture, Automation and Robotics, App Creators, Space & Astronomy Club, Green Team, and Student Council. Critical thinking and creativity are also trademarks of Moultrie’s performing arts ensembles, which boasted top honors throughout the year; this year’s orchestra received a superior rating at the SC Concert Performance Assessment and even had a student selected to participate in the All-State Orchestra. Moultrie was also recognized as a Distinguished PLTW School for the 20-21 school year for the first time ever.
Although Patriots experienced much success throughout the year, at the core of Moultrie’s work is teaching Patriots the importance of being good citizens and giving back to others. Students participated in Autism Awareness and Anti-Bullying week, celebrated World Kindness Day, and promoted Unity Day. They also extended community outreach efforts via various service projects to numerous organizations including Toys for Tots, Lowcountry Food Bank, Pet Helpers, Charleston Promise Neighborhood, Lowcountry Down Syndrome Association, and the US Armed Forces.
These things, coupled with dedicated parents and community members, make us Patriot Proud!
Charles Coker, Principal
Dana Edwards, SIC Chair
