Satchel Ford Elementary is helping all students develop the world-class skills and life and career characteristics of the SC Profile of the Graduate by incorporating innovative yet research-proven pedagogy in the classroom, prescribed interventions among struggling learners, and through the thorough application of a well-rounded Arts experience for all students. Our goal at Satchel Ford is to provide students with balanced instructional and socio-emotional programming while incorporating innovative technology whenever possible. We want students to understand how they can make an impact on a larger scale and in their community.
Over the past several decades, Satchel Ford has remained one of Richland One’s most exemplary schools, consistently performing well on state assessments and state-directed report cards. Our school consistently receives the annual Palmetto Gold Award in General Student Performance. Additionally, Satchel Ford posts high levels of parental involvement year after year. Our Parent-Teacher and BraveArts organizations provide financial, teaching and learning, and physical support whenever called upon by the school’s administration and School Improvement Council.
A diverse school of approximately 638 students, Satchel Ford provides students with a positive emotional climate in which ALL students are expected to learn and grow with appropriately differentiated support. This individualized support is particularly evident in our intervention and Advanced Academic Placement programming. Student growth is also evident in our Arts programming – EVERY child participates in a performance incorporating song, dance, drama, and visual art at least once a year. Our Physical Education department annually participates in the Richland 1 Fitness Bowl and the R1 Disc Golf Tournament. Our students have also participated in the State Science and Art Fairs.
Additionally, the “Farm at Satchel Ford” provides students with hands-on opportunities in Agriculture. Satchel Ford prides itself on academics and the arts.
Satchel Ford looks forward to continued innovation in education and success in student learning.
Matthew Scandrol – Principal
Josh Ard – SIC Chairperson
