The Profile of the South Carolina Graduate is the foundation for Anderson District One students as they develop world-class skills and life and career characteristics. Our goal is to create college and career-ready students and provide access to world-class knowledge. Through rigorous curriculum and instruction, students are achieving at high levels which is evident through the high-quality district and school ratings and assessments. Academic success is accredited to a district culture of excellence, Professional Learning Communities, ongoing professional development, data analysis, reflection, and continuous improvement. The district's graduation rate was 93.3% for 2020-2021. Anderson One’s Digital Innovation successfully completed year seven of 1:1 iPad implementation for grades K-8 and Chromebooks for grades 9-12. The focus allowed teaching and learning to be at the highest level of creativity, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. Students in Anderson One participate in a variety of STEM programs at each of our fourteen schools. In addition to our academic accomplishments, a critical part of Anderson One’s successes are the opportunities students have in preparing for life: fine arts programs in art, theater, music, band and strings, competitive athletic programs, and leadership development. The district community overwhelmingly voted in favor of a 109 million dollar bond referendum to fund the district building program that included replacing Palmetto Middle and Wren Middle, improving safety and security at all schools, adding additions to schools near or over capacity, making critical repairs to Palmetto High and Wren High and repairing/replacing the needed roof and HVAC systems. The district is very fortunate to have many competent, caring, and capable professional and support staff members that enthusiastically promote instructional services that continually improve the learning environment and culture of the district. The Board of Trustees, Superintendent, and District Administration along with all school employees and students worked closely together to strive for a culture of continuous improvement in all programs. The mission statement emphasizes Anderson One's commitment to a tradition of excellence by providing world-class knowledge, skills, and life characteristics based on the individual needs of each student.
